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Postdoc in Application of eXtended Reality for Pedestrian-Micromobility Interaction
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Challenge: Understanding how micromobility affects pedestrian stress and comfort. Change: Leveraging XR simulations to explore real-world pedestrian interactions. Impact: Guiding urban policy toward safer, more inclusive public spaces.
Job Description
Micromobility holds promise to improve zero-emission transport and improve accessibility in urban areas. Recognizing this potential, cities have granted micromobility operators broad access to public space. However, their deployment has revealed unintended consequences: increased conflicts with pedestrians, reduced comfort, and heightened stress in already constrained urban spaces. To tackle this challenge, the MicroMReg project aims to develop adaptive micromobility regulation that promotes safe, inclusive, and pedestrian-friendly urban environments. In this postdoc position, you will focus on using Extended Reality (XR) simulations to investigate how micromobility influences pedestrian well-being and behavior, with particular attention to stress, comfort, and experience.
In This Role You Will
- Develop XR micromobility simulators and realistic virtual urban scenarios that reflect micromobility scenarios.
- Conduct XR experiments to measure pedestrian-micromobility mode interaction.
- Identify key indicators of stress and discomfort for different types of vulnerable road users.
- Collaborate closely with other project partners across different work packages to ensure alignment and knowledge exchange.
- Support other researchers in the lab and contribute to the management of lab activities.
- Publish in high-impact scientific journals and disseminate findings through conferences and stakeholder workshops.
Your home base will be the Mobility in eXtended Reality Lab in the Department of Transport & Planning within the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences. Our diverse team of researchers, project managers, and professors shares the ambition to create smart, sustainable, and equitable mobility systems. You’ll join an open, supportive environment that fosters learning and professional growth.
Job Requirements
- PhD degree in a relevant field (e.g., transportation, human-computer interaction, cognitive science, mechanical engineering, or related disciplines).
- Solid background in XR technologies and skills in developing XR applications using Unity/Unreal game engine.
- Demonstrable experimental and analytical skills, including designing and conducting studies, programming (e.g., Python, C#).
- Advanced skills in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Excellent communication skills in English and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- A publication record in relevant scientific journals.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
About TU Delft
TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish.
Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences
The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource availability, urbanisation and clean water.
Conditions of Employment
- Duration of contract is 3 years.
- Job of 40 hours per week.
Application Procedure
Apply through the application form below no later than 9 November 2025. Please submit the following documents:
- A motivation letter (max 2 pages) explaining your interest in this position and qualifications for the position.
- Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages).
- Publication list incl. a one-page summary of your PhD thesis.
- Two recommendation letters (or alternatively, the names and email addresses of two references).
- A 3-slide presentation (PDF) with your initial research ideas and directions for this project.
You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
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