Postdoctoral position in Human?Centered AI Systems for Reflective Well?Being Supports

L'UNIL est une institution internationale de recherche et d'enseignement. Nous offrons une opportunité passionnante dans un environnement dynamique.

Tâches

• Conduire des recherches indépendantes sur des outils de réflexion.

• Contribuer à l'enseignement et aux activités institutionnelles.

• Développer des prototypes et publier dans des revues de haut niveau.

Compétences

• Doctorat en HCI, informatique ou systèmes d'information exigé.

• Compétences en programmation et prototypage rapide nécessaires.

• Intérêt pour la recherche en technologies de bien-être requis.

Introduction

UNIL is a leading international teaching and research institution, with over 5,000 employees and 17,000 students split between its Dorigny campus, CHUV and Epalinges. As an employer, UNIL encourages excellence, individual recognition and responsibility.

Presentation

The growing societal focus on mental health is spurring new research on how interactive technologies can help people cultivate self?awareness, resilience and flourishing. We are opening a 75 % Postdoctoral position in the Department of Information Systems (DESI) from HEC Lausanne of the University of Lausanne, to investigate AI?enhanced, human?centered tools that scaffold self?reflection for well?being.

Situated at the intersection of Human?Computer Interaction (HCI), artificial intelligence and positive psychology, the project explores digital, analogue and hybrid interventions—ranging from adaptive journaling platforms to tangible prompts—that empower users to reflect on everyday experiences and sustain healthy habits. The successful candidate will design, build and rigorously evaluate these systems, translating evidence?based insights into practical supports for individuals, teams and wider communities.

Job information

Expected start date in position : 01.09.2025

Contract length : This position is for a fixed term of one year, with no possibility of renewal upon contract expiration

Activity rate : 75%

Workplace : Lausanne, Campus of Dorigny

Your responsibilities

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At least 50% of your time conducting independent research on AI?driven reflective supports for well?being—conceiving studies, developing prototypes and publishing in top?tier HCI/AI venues.

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Contribute 50% to teaching and other institutional activities (shared research, supervision of Msc/PhD students etc.)

Your qualifications

• PhD in HCI, Computer Science, Information Systems.

• Willingness to do research in human?centered AI, well?being or mental?health technologies

• Strong programming skills plus experience with rapid prototyping, data analysis and, ideally, large?language?model pipelines.

• Proven publication record and ability to write for A?ranked conferences and journals.

• Full professional fluency in English (French an asset).

• Interest in teaching, mentoring and open, collaborative research culture.

What the position offers you

We offer a nice working place in a multicultural, diverse and dynamic academic environment. Opportunities for professional training, a lot of activities and other benefits to discover.

Contact for further information

Professor Mauro Cherubini: E-Mail schreiben

Your application

Deadline : 05.08.2025

Please, send your full application in Word or PDF.
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.

We thank you for your understanding.

Seeking to promote an equitable representation for men and women among its staff, the University encourages applications from women.

Additional information

UNIL is committed to:
•    equality, diversity and inclusion within its community;
•    ensuring an open and respectful environment that is conducive to personal development;
•    offering working conditions that facilitate work-life balance;
•    supporting early career researchers.

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