Postdoc position in generative AI and educational research

About the opportunity

The Department of Culture and Communication at Aalborg University is offering a 30-hour-per-week part-time postdoctoral position linked to the Nordic Baltic research project GAIYA: Generative AI in Education for Young Adults (2026–2030), funded by NordForsk. The successful candidate will investigate generative AI in Danish upper secondary education as part of an active international research network spanning Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, and Finland. Responsibilities include conducting focus group and teacher interviews, gathering survey data, performing cross-national comparative analyses, and contributing to academic publications, online reports, and project dissemination. The position may also include teaching responsibilities depending on departmental needs.

Salary and benefits

• Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the AC collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state
• Employment within an active international research network and Nordic Baltic research project consortium

Who can apply?

• Academic qualifications at PhD level in humanities or social sciences, preferably in fields such as education, media studies, or communication
• Solid research experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Sufficient Danish language skills to conduct interviews, communicate with schools, and work with Danish policy documents (skills in Swedish and Norwegian are an advantage)
• Ability to collaborate internationally and contribute to shared analytical frameworks and publications

Required documents

• Application stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position
• Research plan
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma)
• List of publications (maximum of five publications to be taken into account)
• Co-author statement (using the provided template if applicable)
• Documentation of teaching qualifications (if relevant)
• Dissemination qualifications (including participation on committees, boards, or organisations)
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position
• References/recommendations

When to apply

• Application deadline: 15 September 2026
• Position start date: 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

How to apply

• Prepare all required application documents including your CV, research plan, publications, and diplomas
• Submit the application via Aalborg University's recruitment system accessed through the job advertisement on the university's website

Additional information

• Reference number: 2026/967
• Department: Department of Culture and Communication
• Employment type: Part-time (30 hours per week)
• Duration: 2.5 years, with the possibility of extension if teaching responsibilities are assigned
• There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position
• The hiring process may include a shortlisting process and a risk assessment