💼 Full-Time Position

Postdoctoral Researcher in Human-Centered Health Technology for Long-Term Care

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KU Leuven
📍 Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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Location
Leuven, Belgium
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Posted
June 22, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

·PhD in HCI field

·Expertise in HCI and digital health

·Experience with sensors, data or AI

·Strong interest in education

·Excellent English communication skills

·Excellent knowledge of Dutch is required

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to strengthen our research and educational activities in the domain of human-centered digital health and HCI in general. The position focuses on the design and evaluation of accessible technologies to support physical activity, health, and wellbeing of older adults.

This is a part-time (80%) appointment for one year, starting in September 2026.

Research assignment:

·Designing and evaluating user-centered technologies for older adults

·Developing wearable, mobile or vision-based systems

·Applying AI and data-driven methods

·Conducting participatory research and publishing research results

Teaching assignment:

·Teaching and coachin...