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Can technology learn to listen to how athletes feel, and not just to what the sensors measured?
In the ASPIRE project, we develop knowledge for the new generation of sports tracking technology that integrates athletes’ subjective experiences (such as perceived exertion, motivation, enjoyment and fatigue) with objective physiological and biomechanical data.
ASPIRE is a collaboration between the University of Twente and Saarland University, funded under the DFG-NWO WEAVE programme.
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will lead the human-computer interaction side of the project. You will investigate how everyday athletes and coaches currently use tracking and feedback technologies, design and develop interactive systems and interfaces that capture subjective experiences and deliver timely, context-aware feedback before, during and after training, and evaluate these systems in real-world studies. The details of the work plan may be adjusted depending on the profile of the preferred candidate; there is budget for support in technology development.
You will work closely with a PhD researcher at the German partner who focuses on the underlying machine learning models, and you will help coordinate the joint work across the two teams.
The position offers a strong publication trajectory at leading HCI venues (e.g. CHI, DIS, TEI, SportsHCI), access to the Sports Tech Center Twente and the Dutch Sportinnovator network, and a stimulating international research environment. You will be embedded in the Human-Media Interaction (EEMCS) and Interaction Design (IxD) research groups and collaborate closely with the Sports Interaction Technology Lab at the University of Twente.
Your profile
A PhD degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design or a related discipline
A strong publication record in human-computer interaction, interaction design, or sports, health and wellbeing technology
Good theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in several of the following areas: user interface and interaction design, prototyping of interactive, mobile or wearable systems, and the design and evaluation of user studies (qualitative and/or quantitative)
Experience translating empirical findings into design requirements and working prototypes
Affinity with multidisciplinary collaboration, including working with machine learning researchers and sports or movement scientists
Affinity with sports, physical activity, or health and wellbeing is an advantage
An excellent command of English, both written and spoken
A proactive, independent attitude, with a willingness to travel for project meetings with the German partner and to help coordinate the joint work packages
Our offer
You will be appointed for a period of maximum 3 years full-time within a very stimulating scientific environment. The university offers a dynamic ecosystem with enthusiastic colleagues.
Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU);
Gross salary between € 3.546,- and €5.538,- per month depending on experience and qualifications;
Excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, a year-end bonus of 8.3% and a solid pension scheme;
Between 29 and 41 leave days in case of full-time employment;
Excellent support for research and facilities for professional and personal development.
We encourage a high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other university staff.
We are also a family-friendly institution that offers parental leave (both paid and unpaid) and career support for partners.
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