Human-X Interaction Lab

The HXI Lab is looking for highly motivated and hardworking students in all levels (BSc, MSc and PhD students).

***IMPORTANT: Before submitting your application or contacting our lab, please take a moment to carefully check and learn about what we are doing through this webpage, in particular the research, projects, and publications pages. Desired candidates are expected to have strong communication and programming skills, such as how to use various computer vision and graphics libraries (fundamental understanding of linear algebra and 3D graphics), development experiences of VR/AR applications with difference tools/devices (e.g., Unity, HMDs, mobile devices). General understanding of user study (human subject research) is required or at least of your interest to learn.

​​How to apply: Please contact Dr. Kangsoo Kim by sending an email to kangsoo.kim[at]ucalgary.ca with "HXI Prospective Student (BSc/MSc/PhD): Your Name" in the subject line. You must include the following documents in the email:

• Cover letter - describe what kind of research you are interested in and how you would fit in the position in our lab.

• Resume/CV

• Transcripts

• Research proposal (1 page)

• English language proficiency score (if you are international)

For more detailed information about the UofC / Schulich School of Engineering admission requirements and deadlines, please check this.

Undergraduate Research Students

Summer undergraduate research interns are welcome through PURE or NSERC USRA, and non-paid voluntary research experience opportunities are always available for self-motivated students together with our team members. You may consider taking independent research credit courses (ENEL 591 and 599 - Individual Engineering Design Project I and II).

Postdoctoral Fellows

There are several great internal/external funding opportunities for prospective postdoc fellows, e.g., UofC Eyes High Postdoctoral Match-Funding Program and Mitacs Elevate. Please contact Dr. Kangsoo Kim (kangsoo.kim[at]ucalgary.ca) with "HXI Prospective Postdoc: Your Name" in the subject line, including your cover letter, CV, detailed research proposal, contact info of at least two references.