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PhD Positions in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence (Cognitive Autonomy and Human-AI Interaction) Aalborg University in Denmark

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PhD

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Computer Science

Funding

Two fully funded PhD positions, each for three years, funded by a DFF research project. Employment follows Aalborg University and Danish collective agreement terms; salary details are referenced in the university salary overview for PhD Fellow positions.

Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

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Denmark

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Aalborg University

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Computer Science
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Information Technology
Communication Studies
Human-computer Interaction
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PhD positions in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence at Aalborg University

The Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University is inviting applications for two fully funded PhD positions in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence, working with Professor Niels van Berkel in the Human Augmentation and Collaboration research group. The project is titled Safeguarding Users’ Cognitive Autonomy in Human-AI Interaction and focuses on how AI systems can support, rather than undermine, independent thinking.

The research combines Human-Computer Interaction, cognitive science, psychology, and computer science. One PhD position explores how everyday digital interaction signals such as typing and mouse movement can reveal cognitive load and mental demand over time. The other focuses on designing and evaluating cognitive support interventions through co-design with stakeholders and controlled studies. Both positions include a research stay abroad and offer room to shape the project according to the candidate’s interests.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree. The call highlights two profiles: a technically strong candidate interested in human behaviour and cognition, or a user-centred researcher with mixed-methods evaluation experience. The application must include a letter of motivation, a project description, CV, publication list if any, reference contacts, and bachelor’s/master’s diplomas. Applications that are clearly AI-generated or outside the project scope will be rejected.

The positions are three years in duration and are fully funded through a DFF research project. Employment terms follow Aalborg University and Danish collective agreement rules. The deadline is 13 November 2026, and the earliest start date is 1 January 2027.

Apply via Aalborg University’s recruitment system using the job advertisement page.

Funding details

Two fully funded PhD positions, each for three years, funded by a DFF research project. Employment follows Aalborg University and Danish collective agreement terms; salary details are referenced in the university salary overview for PhD Fellow positions.

What's required

Applicants must hold a master’s degree. The post seeks candidates with either a strong technical background and interest in human behaviour and cognition, or strong user-centred research skills and experience in mixed-methods evaluation. Applicants must submit an application letter, a project description, CV, publication list if any, reference contacts, and bachelor’s and master’s diplomas. Clearly AI-generated application material and applications outside the project scope will be dismissed.

How to apply

Apply through Aalborg University’s recruitment system via the job advertisement page. Include the required application letter, project description, CV, diplomas, publication list if any, and reference contacts. Indicate whether you are applying for one of the two PhD positions or either of them.

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