Ph.D. student on Human-Centered and Explainable Health Services Interfaces 80%

• Conduct high-quality research at the intersection of AI, health informatics, and human-computer interaction (HCI).
• Design and evaluate interactive health system interfaces that improve transparency and interpretability for SCI health services.
• Investigate user experience (UX) principles to enhance clinicians' trust in AI-based health systems.
• Assess the ethical and regulatory implications of AI-driven decision-making in healthcare settings.
• Conduct empirical studies involving healthcare professionals to validate proposed models and interfaces.
• Publish high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), AI, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in AI, machine learning, and/or explainable AI.
• Experience in UI/UX design, HCI, or human-centered AI.
• Strong programming skills and familiarity with modern AI frameworks. Knowledge of XAI frameworks is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including health professionals.
• Creative and able to communicate complex information.
• Fluent in English. German fluency is a significant advantage.

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive research environment.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and professional development.
• A chance to make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals with SCI.
• Participation in conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Possibilities for research visits abroad.
• You can look forward to opportunities for personal development in research, consultancy, and teaching, as well as flexible working hours and location.
• Your place of work is in Lucerne, close to the railway station and the lake.

The largest educational institution of the six Central Swiss cantons, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers state-of-the-art jobs and programmes. We share knowledge in Switzerland and abroad, we are forward-looking, creative, and committed to interdisciplinarity. Help us to shape and become a part of our shared, sustainable future.