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PhD in Explainable AI for Better Dietary Choices at Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded 4-year PhD position with a gross salary of €3,059 per month in the first year rising to €3,881 per month in the fourth year, plus benefits including an 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, and tailored training. The contract is temporary for 18 months and may be extended for the project duration if performance is good.
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Netherlands
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Wageningen University & Research
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PhD position in Explainable AI for Better Dietary Choices at Wageningen University & Research
This PhD opening is part of the DECIDE project, a large-scale, NWO-funded initiative focused on making AI systems transparent, interpretable, and aligned with human needs and values. The project sits at the intersection of computer science, artificial intelligence, nutrition, human-AI interaction, and behavioural research.
The successful candidate will work on developing a transparent recommendation or reasoning system for nutrition intake, combining machine learning with explainable AI, knowledge graphs, symbolic reasoning, and dialogue-based explanations. The research includes designing user-facing explanation interfaces, studying how explanations affect trust and behaviour, and evaluating the system using both technical and human-centred methods.
The position is based at Wageningen University & Research in the Hungry Robots Lab, within the Division of Human Nutrition, and involves collaboration with Utrecht University, the Dutch Nutrition Center (Voedingscentrum), and a wider network of universities and societal partners. The project aims to support responsible and ethical AI for healthier lifestyle choices and citizen-empowering technology.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related technical field. Experience with machine learning is required; experience with explainable AI, recommender systems, knowledge graphs, conversational AI, behavioural modelling, user studies, or experimental design is a plus. Strong English at C1 level is expected.
Funding: fully funded 4-year PhD position with a salary of €3,059/month in year 1 rising to €3,881/month in year 4, plus an 8.3% year-end bonus and pension scheme.
Application window: apply by 30 April 2026. Submit a CV and motivation letter (maximum 3 pages total) and complete the mandatory online form. Applications must be submitted through the WUR vacancy page.
Funding details
Fully funded 4-year PhD position with a gross salary of €3,059 per month in the first year rising to €3,881 per month in the fourth year, plus benefits including an 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, and tailored training. The contract is temporary for 18 months and may be extended for the project duration if performance is good.
What's required
Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related technical field. Strong English at C1 level is expected, and an internationally recognised English proficiency certificate may sometimes be required. Experience with machine learning and model development is required, with additional experience in explainable AI, recommender systems, knowledge graphs or symbolic reasoning, dialogue systems or conversational AI, behavioural modelling, experimental design, user studies, or AI evaluation under regulatory constraints considered a plus. Applicants should be motivated by human-centred and responsible AI and enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Professors
Associate Professor at Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
Research Interests
Pediatric Nutrition
Sports Nutrition
Eating Behavior
Dietary Patterns
Nutrition
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