A Postdoctoral Position in Generative AI for Student Learning is available at Aalborg University, Department of Sustainability and Planning. The 12-month appointment begins on 1 October 2025 or soon thereafter and will be based in Aalborg. The role focuses on researching the impact of generative AI in providing feedback to enhance student learning, particularly within STEM environments.

To be eligible, applicants must hold a PhD degree and have research experience in evaluating student learning within STEM environments. They should be skilled in using both primary methods (such as interviews and surveys) and secondary data analysis. Prior experience with generative AI in education is an advantage, along with knowledge of engineering education and teaching experience in a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) setting.

Aalborg University (AAU) is a leading Danish institution recognized globally for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach and strong commitment to sustainability. With campuses in Aalborg, Copenhagen, and Esbjerg, AAU fosters close collaboration between students, researchers, and industry to address real-world challenges. The university is internationally acclaimed for its research and education in engineering, technology, and sustainability, ranking among the world’s top universities for its contributions to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Application Deadline: 09 September 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Aalborg University

• Department: Institut for Bæredygtighed og Planlægning (Department of Sustainability and Planning)

• Course Level: Postdoctoral

• Award: Salary in accordance with the AC collective agreement

• Access Mode: Online (applications submitted through the university’s recruitment system)

• Number of Awards: One

• Nationality: Domestic and international

• The award can be taken in: Denmark

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all nationalities.

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The position is focused on Generative AI for Student Learning under the Department of Sustainability and Planning.

• Admissible Criteria:

  • Applicants must hold a PhD degree.

  • Demonstrated research experience in evaluating student learning in STEM environments.

  • Competence with mixed research methodologies, including primary (interviews, surveys) and secondary (logs, transcripts, assessment outcomes) data analysis.

  • Prior experience with generative AI in learning is desirable but not mandatory.

  • Knowledge of engineering education and teaching experience in a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) environment will be considered an advantage.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications via Aalborg University’s official recruitment system. The application should include:

• Application letter (stating reasons, qualifications, intentions, and visions for the position)

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Diplomas (Master’s and PhD)

• List of publications (maximum of ten considered)

• Documentation of teaching qualifications (or justification if not provided)

• Dissemination qualifications and additional relevant documentation

• References/recommendations

Further details and submission guidelines can be accessed on Aalborg University’s official job advertisement page.

Benefits

• Employment is offered under the AC collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state.

• Opportunity to work in a cross-disciplinary UNESCO Centre (UCPBL) focused on engineering education and sustainability.

• Involvement in internationally recognized research and teaching initiatives, contributing to Aalborg University’s mission of sustainable solutions and real-world problem solving.

• Access to a collaborative academic environment at one of the world’s top universities in sustainability (ranked 4th globally by THE Impact Rankings 2024).

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