Doctoral student in Human-Technology-Design

Organisation/Company

Chalmers University of Technology

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

13 Dec 2025 - 12:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Are you passionate about integrating a Human Factors perspective in development and implementation of digital technologies in healthcare? Then this position at Chalmers University of Technology might be the right one for you.

Join us as a Doctoral student in the project “AI for Medical Entry and Documentation in Care: Impacts on work environment and healthcare system (AI-MEDIC)”. In this project, we address the critical knowledge gap of how AI is transforming documentation practices in healthcare and its real-world consequences. You will work alongside skilled and supportive colleagues in a rich, interdisciplinary research environment.

About us 

The Department of Industrial and Materials Science  shares knowledge and their vision of technical solutions for the future industry in a sustainable society. Through excellent research, innovation, and education, we contribute to the development of future industrial value chains.

In the division of Design & Human Factors  we offer a dynamic and international research environment. Our work addresses real-world challenges in sustainability, health and safety through human-centered design, ergonomics, and systems thinking. If you are looking for a research community with strong industry links, good facilities, and opportunities for interdisciplinary projects, please consider applying.

About the research project  

The position is tied to the project “AI for Medical Entry and Documentation in Care: Impacts on work environment and healthcare system (AI-MEDIC)”.

AI-supported documentation is increasingly being implemented in healthcare. While promising reduced administrative burden and improved access to clinical information, such technologies also bring unintended consequences. This project investigates how AI-supported documentation affects healthcare professionals’ work practices, the work environment, and the quality and efficiency of the healthcare system.

Through combining qualitative and quantitative methods, the project examines implementation processes, system-level impacts, and implications for employees. The project aims to support evidence-based and ethical adoption of AI-supported documentation that enhances healthcare without compromising staff well-being or patient safety. It is carried out in close collaboration between researchers from Chalmers and the Institute of Stress Medicine in Region Västra Götaland.

Who we are looking for
The following requirements are mandatory:

• To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in Industrial design, Interaction design, Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering, Health and welfare technology, E-health, Industrial management and innovation, or similar disciplines.
• Experience of qualitative data collection and analysis (e.g. interviews, observations, focus groups and stakeholder involvement in general)
• You will need strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Swedish

*for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted. 

The following experience will strengthen your application: 

• Knowledge of healthcare sector in general, and of clinical work and documentation in particular

• Experience of implementing and/or evaluating digital solutions in organisations

• Scientific publications

What you will do

• You will carry out Human Factors-oriented research and communicate the results, both in scientific publications and to industry and public.
• This research will involve planning, conducting and analysing different kinds of studies with different stakeholders from the healthcare sector.
• You will be expected to be an active and contributing member of the research group, and attend division and project meetings and conferences.
• Take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Human-Technology-Design
• The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 percent of working hours

Contract terms  

• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start. 
• The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position up to five years. 
• A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025). 
• Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn. 

What we offer 

• As a Doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about  working at Chalmers   and our benefits  for employees. 
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg . 
• Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.  

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence . We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities. 

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here .  

Application procedure 

For information about the application procedure, please refer to the advert on Chalmers' webpage.

We welcome your application no later than December 16th, 2025

For questions, please contact:  

Prof. Oskar Rexfelt, rex@chalmers.se  or 
Maral Babapour Chafi, maral.babapour.chafi@vgregion.se

We look forward to your application! 

 Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society. 
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward. 

Website

https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=apply&…

Research Field

Engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

None

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Chalmers University of Technology

Country

Sweden

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