Rebekka Wohlrab

Chalmers University of Technology invites applications for a 2-year funded postdoctoral position in AI-driven collaborations, focusing on trust and decision-making. The research will be conducted within the Division of Supply and Operations Management, Department of Technology Management and Economics, in close collaboration with the Interaction Design and Software Engineering division at the Computer Science and Engineering department. The project aims to develop new insights and practical tools for trust-calibrated, AI-supported decision-making in supply chain management (SCM) and transport, addressing how AI can reshape collaboration, trust, and information sharing between organizations. The research will investigate real-world supply chain and logistics settings, examining how trust in AI and between firms influences data sharing, coordination, and joint efforts toward zero-emission systems. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, the project will develop and test a framework for 'trust calibration' in AI-supported collaboration, helping organizations determine when to rely on AI, when to verify its recommendations, and how to design governance structures for responsible and effective collaboration. A pool of interview data is available to kickstart the project. Chalmers offers a dynamic and inspiring working environment in Gothenburg, Sweden, with generous employee benefits, including parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, and healthcare. The university is committed to gender equality and diversity, actively supporting initiatives such as the GENIE Initiative. Swedish language courses are available for non-native speakers to help settle in. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in supply chain management, operations management, information systems, or a related field (or equivalent foreign degree) by the time of employment decision. Strong English communication skills, experience in empirical and analytical research methods, and basic coding skills are required. Demonstrated interest in AI, inter-organizational collaboration, trust, or transport/logistics systems is expected. The ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment is essential. Teaching experience and research potential are valued. It is highly meritorious if the doctoral degree was obtained within the last three years. Experience with AI-related topics, digital technologies, data-driven decision-making, mixed-method research designs, and prior industry collaboration or applied research projects will strengthen the application. The position is full-time and requires physical presence throughout the employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date. The postdoc will conduct research, design and carry out qualitative and quantitative studies, contribute to the development of a trust calibration framework, publish findings in leading journals, present at international conferences, engage with industry partners, supervise students, and may participate in teaching at undergraduate/master’s level. The role is meritorious for future careers in academia, industry, or the public sector. To apply, submit your application via the online form by August 3, 2026. Attach your CV, publication list, teaching experience, and a personal letter outlining your research background and goals. Applications must be complete and written in English; incomplete or emailed applications will not be considered. References will be requested after the interview stage. For questions, contact Associate Professor Ala Arvidsson, Associate Professor Lisa Govik, or Assistant Professor Rebekka Wohlrab. Chalmers University of Technology is a leading institution in technology and natural sciences, fostering scientific excellence, sustainability, and innovation. Founded in 1829, Chalmers continues its tradition of advancing knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world.

Chalmers University of Technology is advertising a postdoc position in Human-in-the-loop Software Engineering for Secure Software Supply Chains within the ShiftLeft project, a national initiative funded partly by WASP (Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program). The position is based in Gothenburg, Sweden, in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, within the division of Interaction Design and Software Engineering. The project addresses an important problem in modern software security: software systems increasingly depend on third-party libraries, packages, and frameworks, creating complex software supply chains that can introduce vulnerabilities. The postdoc will focus on the human-in-the-loop aspects of a self-adaptive security analysis platform that combines static and dynamic security analysis. Research questions include how to design an adaptive layer that changes which security results are shown depending on context, which human and contextual factors matter most (for example developer experience, stress, and expectations), and how to formally model those factors so the platform can adapt its output intelligently. This is a salaried postdoc employment at Chalmers, not a purely scholarship-based award. The appointment is for two years full-time, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The role is embedded in a strong research environment with opportunities to collaborate with researchers working on cybersecurity, program analysis, software engineering, and related topics in the ShiftLeft project, including partner universities such as KTH, Linköping University, and Umeå University. Applicants must hold, or be very close to holding, a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent foreign degree by the time the employment decision is made. Strong English communication skills, independence, motivation, and strong analytical problem-solving ability are required. A documented research track record in a closely related area is also expected, and experience or aptitude for teaching is considered important. Recent PhD completion within the last three years is noted as particularly meritorious. Work duties include conducting research, publishing in top conferences and journals, supervising master’s and/or PhD students to some extent, and potentially teaching at undergraduate or master’s level. The position is intended to be valuable preparation for future careers in academia, industry, or the public sector. Applications must be submitted in English through the Chalmers online system. Required documents include a CV with publication list, teaching and pedagogical experience, contact information for at least two referees, and a personal letter summarizing the applicant’s background, previous research, and future research interests. The deadline is 2026-09-15.

Chalmers University of Technology is recruiting five Doctoral students for a research opportunity in Human-in-the-Loop Autonomous Systems at the Division of Interaction Design and Software Engineering, within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in Gothenburg, Sweden. The positions are supervised by Associate Professor Rebekka Wohlrab , whose research spans human-centered software engineering and self-adaptive systems. The projects focus on designing the next generation of autonomous systems that work more effectively with people. Research themes include better robots, autonomous networks, smart systems, and software-intensive systems that are safer, more secure, and more usable. The work is organized around two projects: Expectations , which aims to make autonomous systems aware of end-user expectations through formal methods and runtime reasoning; and Self-adaptation , which develops adaptive coordination mechanisms for teams of humans and autonomous systems using runtime models such as behavior trees and state machines. Students in the Expectations project will model human expectations, develop runtime reasoning techniques, and evaluate them through simulations and experiments with physical robots. Students in the Self-adaptation project will design software architecture solutions, build prototypes, and run empirical evaluations, with possible directions in cybersecurity for human-machine teaming. Across both projects, the research combines theoretical foundations, methods, models, tools, and empirical evaluation in both laboratory and industrial settings, with relevant collaborators mentioned as Volvo Group and Ericsson. The positions are partially supported by the Swedish Research Council (VR), the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF), and Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP). The post highlights WASP’s graduate school and its focus on interdisciplinary AI, autonomous systems, and software, including research visits, partner universities, and networking opportunities across academia and industry. Eligibility is centered on a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, though substantially equivalent knowledge may also qualify. Applicants should have a strong academic record in software engineering, formal methods, or related areas, high-quality English communication skills, and strong motivation, independence, and analytical problem-solving ability. Experience with probability theory, reinforcement learning, Markov Decision Processes, multi-agent systems, self-adaptive systems, software architecture, or published research papers will strengthen the application depending on the project. The positions are fully funded from the start and run for five years, with 20% teaching or other departmental duties. The starting salary is 35,725 SEK per month from May 1, 2026, increasing by 5,000 SEK per month after two years. Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the study period and a valid residence permit by the study start date. The application deadline is 15 October 2026 , and selection is ongoing so the advert may close early. Applications must be submitted in English through the online form as PDF files, including a CV, a one-page personal letter, and bachelor’s and, if available, master’s thesis documents with transcripts. Incomplete applications and email submissions will not be considered. Questions can be directed to Rebekka Wohlrab at [email protected].

Chalmers University of Technology is recruiting 5 postdocs for research in human-in-the-loop autonomous systems at the Division of Interaction Design and Software Engineering, within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in Gothenburg, Sweden. The position is centered on developing the next generation of safer, more secure, and more usable autonomous and software-intensive systems that can work effectively with people in domains such as healthcare, transportation, robotics, and smart infrastructure. The postdoctoral researcher will work under the supervision of Associate Professor Rebekka Wohlrab , whose research interests include human-centered software engineering and self-adaptive systems. The research environment is described as collaborative and interdisciplinary, with links to doctoral students, other postdocs, and a larger team in a department that spans a broad range of computing disciplines and maintains strong industry connections. Several project directions are available. One focuses on adaptive coordination between humans and autonomous systems, including software architecture solutions, runtime models such as behavior trees or state machines, prototypes, and experiments. Another focuses on expectations in autonomous systems , aiming to model user expectations with formal methods, support reasoning at runtime, and evaluate the work through simulations and experiments with physical robots. There is also room to explore related themes such as cybersecurity in human-machine teaming. The position is partially supported by the Swedish Research Council (VR) , the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) , and Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) . The appointment is a full-time temporary employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension . Physical presence throughout the employment is required. Eligibility requirements include a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or an equivalent foreign degree , strong English communication skills, a documented research track record relevant to the project, motivation, independence, analytical ability, and teaching aptitude. Obtaining the PhD within the last three years is considered meritorious. The application deadline is 2026-10-15 , and the institution notes that selection is ongoing and the advertisement may close early. Applications must be submitted in English via the online system at Chalmers. Required materials include a comprehensive CV with publication list and teaching/pedagogical experience, plus a personal letter outlining your background, key research outcomes, and future research goals. Email applications are not accepted.