At the Technical Faculty of IT & Design, Department of Architecture, Design & Media Technology, Aalborg University, Copenhagen Campus, a position as Research Assistant in Virtual reality to help neurodivergent children and adolescents, 14,8 hours per week, is available for a period of 19 months as of 01.02.2026 or soon thereafter

The Department of Architecture, Design, and Media Technology has as its goal the development of an innovative cluster of engineering-based environments for education and research which integrate creativity, engineering and technology within the disciplines of architecture, urban design, industrial design, digital design and interactive media. The department is a leading research and educational environment in Denmark that addresses the challenge of the interplay between creativity and technology, and develops new areas in research and education directed towards the end-user.

Your work tasks    
You will be employed as a Research Assistant on the EU-funded project ABA-VR: A Behaviour Management Training through Virtual Reality, conducted in collaboration with partners in the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Spain, North Macedonia, and Slovenia. Your work will focus on designing, developing, and implementing immersive VR simulations in Unity that support students in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) education when preparing to work with children and adolescents with autism.

The position involves full development responsibility across networking, asset integration, and spatial audio design. In addition to technical development, you will contribute to ongoing research on how XR technologies can support learning, communication, and behaviour management skills for individuals with ASD, including collaboration with local stakeholders such as special education schools. The role also includes supporting iterative user testing, data collection, dissemination activities, and participation in project meetings, workshops, and internal reporting throughout the project period.    

Your competencies   
We are looking for a colleague with solid technical skills in Unity development, particularly within VR and XR, who can work confidently with networked solutions and multi-user environments. You should be comfortable working with 3D modelling tools such as Blender or Maya and understand how to integrate and optimise visual assets and spatial audio for immersive learning experiences. Experience with research and development of XR technologies for individuals with autism or other developmental conditions is an advantage, as is familiarity with collaborating across disciplines and cultural contexts in international projects.

As a person, you are curious, open, and motivated by creating solutions that will be used in real educational settings. You work independently and take initiative, while also being a reliable and constructive team member who contributes to a positive and collaborative working environment. Clear and confident communication in English is essential, both in technical coordination and in reporting within the consortium.

Who we are    
You will join the Multisensory Experience Lab at Aalborg University Copenhagen, part of the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology (CREATE) within the Technical Faculty of IT and Design. CREATE is located in Copenhagen’s Sydhavn and in Aalborg by the waterfront, and consists of four research sections spanning architecture, industrial design and media technology.

At the Multisensory Experience Lab, we explore how interactive technologies can simulate and augment human senses through a human-centred approach. Our work focuses on developing XR solutions that enhance learning, communication, and accessibility for diverse user groups. You will be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and internationally connected research environment aiming to create meaningful real-world impact.

Qualification requirements 
Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at master's degree level.

How to apply  
Your application must include the following: 

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and potential PhD diploma) 
• List of publications. You may attach a maximum of 5 publications (optional). If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement 
• Documentation of teaching qualifications (optional). Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position 
• References/recommendations 

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.    

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.  

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position. 

Do you have any questions? 
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact Ali Adjorlu, adj@create.aau.dk, 20580526.

Further information 
Read more about our recruitment process here   

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.  

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace. 

Salary and terms of employment  
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish). 

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish). 

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Contacts

• HR Central: +4599403031, hr-support@adm.aau.dk
• Ali Adjorlu: +4599402160, adj@create.aau.dk

Ansættelsestype

Part-time

Ref. nummer

2025/679

Ansøgningsfrist

14.11.2025