You must hold a master’s degree in computer science, human-computer interaction, interaction design, artificial intelligence, or a related field
demonstrate strong collaboration skills and the ability to adopt new skills and technologies quickly
Outstanding spoken and written communication skills in English are essential
The ideal applicant has prior research experience and a strong background in user-centred design and/or software development
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree
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. 1124 of September 19, 2025 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions

PhD position in Human-Computer Interaction / Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Computer Science, Aalborg University. The project investigates how collaborative AI agents can support communication, learning, and shared understanding in blue-collar workplaces. The stipend is available for appointment as of March 1st, 2026, or soon thereafter. The position is a three-year role and the project is funded by a NordForsk research project (‘Nordic Perspectives on Collaborative AI for Blue-collar Work’). The selected candidate will be part of the Human-Centered Computing Section. Location: Department of Computer Science, Aalborg University, Technical Faculty of IT and Design.

PhD in Human-Computer Interaction

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