Pinar Yolum

Utrecht University is advertising a postdoctoral researcher position in the Science of Hybrid Intelligence within the Department of Information and Computing Sciences at the Faculty of Science . The role sits in the Responsible AI group and the Hybrid Intelligence Centre , working on a project that aims to design AI systems that keep humans at the center of decision-making. The research focus is on Hybrid Intelligence , combining human and machine intelligence to support meaningful actions while accounting for ethical, legal, and societal values. The postdoc will contribute to two main goals: (1) helping shape Hybrid Intelligence as an internationally recognized research area by designing metrics, building a runtime computational framework, analyzing interactions in hybrid teams, and creating benchmarks and technical competitions; and (2) evaluating methods developed across the broader HI programme, working closely with consortium members and contributing to research meetings and co-authored papers. This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with interests in Artificial Intelligence , Computer Science , Software Engineering , Human-AI Teaming , benchmarking platforms, agentic frameworks, real-time simulation platforms, and user studies. The post explicitly seeks applicants with a PhD in a computational field, strong programming skills, experience developing AI solutions, and strong English communication skills. Experience with benchmarking platforms (for example in reinforcement learning or robotics) is listed as a plus. The position is 1.0 FTE for one year with the possibility of a two-year extension after positive evaluation, and it is available immediately with a preferred start as soon as possible. Salary is between €3,546 and €5,538 gross per month depending on experience, plus holiday pay, year-end bonus, pension, and other employment benefits. The project is funded by a 10-year Gravitation Grant from the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. The application deadline is 13 May 2026 . Applicants should submit a motivation letter, CV, at least two references, and proof of PhD completion or expected defense date through the university application portal.