Creativity Support in Generative AI - HCC

Dansk Sprogskole; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 312,480 - 357,120; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg University in Aalborg, Denmark invites applications for a three-year PhD position in Creativity Support in Generative AI within the Department of Computer Science. The role involves cross-disciplinary collaboration with Architecture, Design and Media Technology, and expects close engagement with fellow PhD candidates and a post‑doctoral researcher.

The successful candidate will explore GenAI in creative design contexts, prototypes, and empirical evaluation, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in HCI, CS, interaction design, AI, or related field.
• Strong collaboration mindset and ability to acquire new skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the impact of generative AI on creative processes.
• Design and evaluate novel ways of integrating GenAI into professional design software.
• Study needs of creatives in integrating AI decision support during ideation.
• Combine requirements gathering with interactive system development and empirical evaluation.
• Collaborate with a leading architectural firm to shape the project.
• Publish research in leading Human–Computer Interaction venues.

Skills

HCI research

Digital prototyping

AI tools

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in HCI/CS/interaction design/AI

Job description

Creativity Support in Generative AI

The position is open for appointment as of October 2026 and will continue thereafter. It is a three‑year PhD role located in the Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University’s Technical Faculty for IT and Design. The project involves close collaboration with the Departments of Architecture, Design, and Media Technology and includes one other PhD candidate and a post‑doctoral researcher. Your workplace will be in Aalborg.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the impact of generative AI on creative processes.
• Design and evaluate novel ways of integrating GenAI into professional design software.
• Study the needs of creatives in integrating AI decision support during design ideation.
• Combine requirements gathering with interactive system development and empirical evaluation in real‑world settings.
• Collaborate with a leading architectural firm to shape the project based on your interests.
• Publish research in leading Human–Computer Interaction venues.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human‑computer interaction, computer science, interaction design, applied artificial intelligence, or a related field.
• A strong collaboration mindset and the ability to acquire new skills.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.
• Prior experience with HCI research, digital prototyping, and/or AI tools is an advantage.

PhD Stipend & Program Requirements

• Stipend is allocated to individuals who hold a Master’s degree and is normally for a period of 3 years.
• Stipend allocation requires enrollment as a PhD student at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design in accordance with the Ministerial Order No. 1124 of September 19, 2025.
• Progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.
• PhD studies include 30 ECTS of courses, teaching or other knowledge dissemination activities, and an external research stay of 3–6 months at a foreign research institution.

EEO Statement

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.