Aalborg University’s Department of Computer Science is offering a fully funded PhD Stipend in Human-Centered AI for Software Engineering.
To be eligible for the PhD stipend, applicants must hold a relevant Master’s degree and demonstrate a strong interest in human-centered computing, empirical software engineering, and the organizational aspects of AI adoption. Experience with mixed methods research, teamwork dynamics, agile development, or generative AI tools is an advantage. Candidates should be motivated to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, and committed to producing research with real-world impact.
Aalborg University is a leading Danish institution known for its strong focus on problem-based learning and interdisciplinary research. With campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen, the university fosters close collaboration between students, researchers, and industry. Aalborg University is internationally recognized for its innovative approaches to education and its contributions to addressing societal challenges through research in areas such as engineering, IT, health sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.
Aalborg Universitet Information
Established in 1974, Aalborg Universitet (Aalborg University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Aalborg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Denmark Region. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Esbjerg, Copenhagen. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Aalborg Universitet (AAU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Aalborg Universitet (AAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 45 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following documents through the Aalborg University recruitment portal (available via the university’s job page):
Application letter stating motivations and qualifications
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Diplomas (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
2–3-page project proposal related to the AI4SE1DK theme
Other supporting documents (e.g., publications, references)