{"id":1654,"date":"2026-03-25T15:32:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mediainteractionlab.eu\/?page_id=1654"},"modified":"2026-09-24T07:06:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T07:06:30","slug":"work-with-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mediainteractionlab.eu\/?page_id=1654","title":{"rendered":"Work with us!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are always looking for motivated and talented people to join our team. At the Media Interaction Lab, you\u2019ll work on cutting-edge research at the intersection of technology, design, and human experience, collaborating in an open and creative environment. If you\u2019re passionate about innovation and eager to make an impact, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Researcher Positions for the project adapt.it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>In adapt.it, we focus on the development of a new generation of <strong>adaptive running footwear<\/strong> that can measure plantar pressure and dynamically adjust its mechanical properties. The project combines <strong>3D-knitted textiles, smart materials, sensing, embedded systems, real-time data processing, and mobile interaction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:38% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1302\" height=\"878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediainteractionlab.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/adaptIt-transparent.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1769 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mediainteractionlab.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/adaptIt-transparent.png 1302w, https:\/\/www.mediainteractionlab.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/adaptIt-transparent-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mediainteractionlab.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/adaptIt-transparent-768x518.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1302px) 100vw, 1302px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are seeking two researchers with expertise either in<br>&#8211; <strong>3D knitting, technical textiles, or smart textiles<\/strong> or in<br>&#8211; <strong>embedded systems, sensor data processing, firmware, or interactive software<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The positions offer the opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary and application-oriented research project in collaboration with partners from industry and applied research. Further information about the positions, candidate profiles, and application process will follow shortly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested, or know someone who might be a good fit, please contact <a href=\"mailto: michael.haller@unibz.it\">Prof. Michael Haller<\/a> via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting Researchers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We regularly host visiting researchers. If you are doing a PhD or post-doc in HCI or a related area and would like to spend some months at our lab, please get in touch. Note that we cannot always provide a funded position for visiting researchers.<a href=\"https:\/\/interactive-structures.org\/join.html#PhD\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PhD Students &amp; Internships <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in pursuing a <strong>PhD<\/strong> with us, please apply through the ASE PhD program. Detailed information and application deadlines can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unibz.it\/en\/faculties\/engineering\/phd-advanced-systems-engineering\/\">ASE admissions website<\/a>. Before submitting your application, we kindly ask you to contact <a href=\"mailto: michael.haller@unibz.it\">Prof. Michael Haller<\/a> via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also welcome applications for <strong>internship<\/strong> positions. In this case, please email Prof. Michael Haller and include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your CV, including a list of your skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work samples (e.g., a website showcasing your projects)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your most recent academic transcript<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your preferred start date and the desired duration of the internship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bachelor- &amp; Master-Thesis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have your own proposal that you would like to do with us, write an <a href=\"mailto:michael.haller@unibz.it\">email<\/a>. Please remember to include in your email:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a short description of your project (if you have your own project idea, max 1 page including figures)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a link to your websites that show the projects you worked on (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our group is highly collaborative and you should be willing to be present in the lab and work with machines. We will not track your hours but we expect that you are at least 15h\/week physically present at the lab.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are always looking for motivated and talented people to join our team. At the Media Interaction Lab, you\u2019ll work on cutting-edge research at the intersection of technology, design, and human experience, collaborating in an open and creative environment. 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