项目介绍

2025年5月15日

Job description

PhD Stipend in Human-Centered AI for Software Engineering (AI4SE1DK) 
 
Aalborg University’s Department of Computer Science in Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD stipend within the Innovation Fund Denmark Grand Solutions project “AI4SE1DK – Human-Centered Adoption of Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineering in Denmark.” The stipend is open for appointment from October 1, 2025 or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is three years.  
   
Your work tasks     
You will be part of a national interdisciplinary consortium composed of leading Danish universities and software companies working to advance the adoption of responsible and human-centered AI in software engineering (AI4SE). The AI4SE1DK project addresses urgent industry needs by investigating how generative AI can be effectively, ethically, and sustainably adopted in real-world software teams.
Your tasks will include conducting empirical studies (including surveys and case studies) to understand AI adoption barriers, organizational readiness, and team climate. You will work closely with software companies and research institutions to identify best practices for AI4SE and co-develop guidelines that reflect Scandinavian values and sustainability goals. In collaboration with the implementation board, you will help shape national dissemination strategies and contribute to educational integration of your findings.
The project will give you access to a rich ecosystem of researchers and practitioners, opportunities to publish in high-impact venues, and real-world validation of your research.

Wages and employment

Your competencies    
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong interest in human-centered computing, empirical software engineering, and the organizational aspects of technology adoption. Ideally, you have experience with mixed methods research (qualitative and quantitative), and a desire to work in close collaboration with industry stakeholders. You should thrive in an interdisciplinary environment and be able to navigate between academic rigor and industrial relevance.
Experience with teamwork dynamics, agile development, and generative AI tools is an advantage, as is an interest in sustainable and ethical AI. You should be committed to producing research that not only advances theory but also benefits Danish society and industry.
 
Qualification requirements 
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master’s degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.
Please visit the website of the doctoral school for further information on admission requirements.
Who we are     
You will join the Human-Centered Computing group at Aalborg University Copenhagen. Our group is internationally recognized for its work on AI adoption, empirical software engineering, and responsible innovation. We are active contributors to the AI4SE1DK consortium and regularly collaborate with leading industry actors such as Systematic, Ericson, and the European Spallation Source. You can learn more about your future supervisor at www.danielrusso.org.
 
How to apply  
Your application must include the following: 
o    Application, stating reasons for applying and qualifications in relation to the position,  
o    Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
o    Diplomas (bachelor and master’s degree diploma)  
o    Project description (2–3 pages, outlining your proposed contribution to the AI4SE1DK project)
o    Other relevant documents 
 
  
The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University’s website.  
Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.  
 
Do you have any questions?      
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact Associate Professor Daniel Russo, daniel.russo@cs.aau.dk, +45 9940 7765.
Interviews are expected to be held in August 2025, and may include a brief case assignment or research presentation.
  
Further information   
Read more about our recruitment process here   
The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts. 
Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not. 
The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace. 
Read more about The Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design 
 
Salary and terms of employment  
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (only in Danish). 
Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish). 
 
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.   
 

Aalborg University – Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Contacts

• Daniel Russo: daniel.russo@cs.aau.dk
• AAU PhD, Annemarie Davidsen: ada@adm.aau.dk

Ref number

2025/125

Deadline

30.06.2025