Are you interested in applying cutting-edge AI to real healthcare challenges? The AI:Xpertise Lab at Aalborg University is offering a PhD Stipend in AI for Healthcare for motivated candidates with strong AI and machine learning backgrounds.

Applicants must hold a relevant master’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, with strong experience in machine learning and computer vision. Candidates should have skills in full-stack AI development and deployment and an interest in interdisciplinary research, particularly in applying AI to real-world healthcare and expert work settings.

Aalborg University (AAU) is a leading Danish university known for its problem-based and interdisciplinary approach to education and research. With campuses in Aalborg, Copenhagen, and Esbjerg, AAU has a strong international profile and close collaboration with industry, public institutions, and society. The university is particularly recognized for excellence in engineering, technology, social sciences, and innovation-driven research that addresses real-world challenges.

Application Deadline: 2 January 2026

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Aalborg University (AAU), Denmark
• Department: Institut for Arkitektur og Medieteknologi (Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology)
  In collaboration with the Technical Faculty of IT and Design and the Department of Politics and Society
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: PhD stipend (salary-based employment)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Multiple (4 PhD stipends within the AI:Xpertise Lab)
• Nationality: Domestic and international
• The Award Can Be Taken In: Denmark

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in fields related to:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Machine Learning

• Computer Vision

• Software Engineering

• Healthcare AI and related interdisciplinary areas

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Master’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a closely related field

• Demonstrate strong experience with machine learning

• Have proven expertise in computer vision and image analysis

• Experience with full-stack development, including model deployment and user interfaces

• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) is an advantage

• Show interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with organizational and social science researchers

• Be eligible for enrollment in a PhD program under Danish PhD regulations.

Benefits

• Full-time salaried PhD employment for 3 years

• Competitive salary under the Danish AC collective agreement

• Access to world-class research facilities and interdisciplinary supervision

• Opportunity to work on real-world healthcare AI applications

• International and inclusive research environment at Aalborg University

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via Aalborg University’s online recruitment system and include:

• Letter of motivation

• Research proposal (project plan)

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Certified copies of academic diplomas and transcripts

• Co-author statements (if applicable)

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