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.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Aalborg University

• Department: Department of Computer Science

• Course Level: PhD

• Award: Fully funded

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: NA

• Nationality: International

• The award can be taken in: Denmark (Copenhagen Campus)

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all nationalities

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the subject of Human-Centered AI for Software Engineering

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Hold a relevant Master’s degree

  • Demonstrate strong motivation for empirical research in human-centered computing, software engineering, and AI adoption

  • Preferably have experience with mixed methods research (quantitative and qualitative)

  • Be interested in working collaboratively with academic and industrial partners

  • Show awareness of sustainability, ethics, and societal impact in technology development

  • Meet the admission requirements of the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design

How to Apply

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)

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