About the opportunity
The AI:X Collaborate Lab at Aalborg University is an interdisciplinary research environment dedicated to understanding and designing AI-supported collaborative learning. This PhD position focuses on student practices with Generative AI (GenAI) in collaborative learning contexts, specifically exploring technological and pedagogical design that supports knowledge building, student agency, reflection, and decision-making. The candidate will work within the Department of Sustainability and Planning, contributing to the broader AI:X initiative. The role involves interdisciplinary collaboration, qualitative methodology, and the development of human-AI-human interaction paradigms. The position is for a duration of three years, starting from 1 November 2026 or soon thereafter.
Salary and benefits
- Full-time salary in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement)
- Opportunity to conduct research within an interdisciplinary lab environment
- Funding for PhD courses (30 ECTS)
- Support for an external research stay at a foreign research institution (preferably 3-6 months)
Who can apply?
- Hold a Master's degree in learning, education, or a related field (e.g., IT-based didactic design, techno-anthropology, or sociotechnical theory)
- Practical experience with implementing GenAI in teaching and learning in higher education within a Problem- and Project-Based Learning (PBL) context
- Fluent in Danish (required for data collection and participant design sessions)
- Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with technical fields and AI systems
Required documents
- Application stating reasons for applying and qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas (Bachelor's and Master's degree, including grades)
- Project description (max 1 page, 2400 characters including spaces, containing title, outline, and problem areas)
- Other relevant documents
When to apply
- Deadline: 10 September 2026
How to apply
- Submit the application via the Aalborg University recruitment system accessible through the job advertisement link
Additional information
- The position includes a 3-month mutual probationary period.
- Shortlisting will be applied after the deadline.
- The hiring process may include a risk assessment.
- The candidate must be enrolled at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- You hold a Master's degree in learning, education, or a related sociotechnical field.
- You have practical experience implementing GenAI within higher education, specifically in PBL environments.
- You are fluent in Danish, which is essential for conducting participant design sessions and data collection.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is strictly on-site in Aalborg, requiring relocation if you are not already based there.
- You must be comfortable with interdisciplinary work that bridges pedagogical design and technical AI systems.
- The hiring process includes a risk assessment and a three-month mutual probationary period.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for an educator or researcher looking to influence the future of human-AI interaction in higher education. It offers a platform to conduct high-impact, interdisciplinary research that addresses the practical challenges of integrating GenAI into collaborative learning practices.
Our take
This is a strong fit for researchers with a background in didactic design and fluency in Danish; those without practical experience in PBL or Danish language skills will not be eligible.
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