Creativity Support in Generative AI - HCC

Aalborg University; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg University invites applications for a PhD candidacy in the Human-Computer Interaction area, focusing on the impact of generative AI on creative design processes. You will join the Human Augmentation and Collaboration group within the Department of Computer Science, working with a design-oriented research team in Aalborg.

The PhD is a 3-year stipend position, with enrollment at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design, and includes exposure to collaboration with industry partners

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HCI, CS, interaction design, AI or related field.
• Outstanding spoken and written English are essential.
• Experience with HCI research, digital prototyping, and/or AI tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Study needs of creatives for AI decision support during design ideation.
• Combine requirements gathering with interactive system development and empirical evaluation.
• Publish in leading Human-Computer Interaction venues.
• Collaborate with a leading architectural firm and a postdoc/PhD candidate.

Skills

Collaboration skills

English communication

HCI research

Education

Master's degree in HCI/CS/ID/AI or related field

Tools

Digital prototyping tools

AI tools

Job description

The position is open for appointment as of October 2026, or soon hereafter. The position is a three-year role, located in the Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University's Technical Faculty for IT and Design. In addition, the project involves close collaboration with the Department of Architecture, Design, and Media Technology and involves one other PhD candidate and a postdoctoral researcher. The candidate’s workplace will be in Aalborg.

As part of this project, you will investigate the impact of generative AI on creative processes and design novel ways of integrating GenAI in professional design software. You will join the Human Augmentation and Collaboration research group, an active and supportive research group focused on designing and evaluating interactive systems that extend human capabilities in digital environments.

Your work tasks

The PhD candidate will study the needs of creatives in integrating AI decision support during design ideation. Your work will combine requirements gathering with interactive system development and empirical evaluation in real world settings. You will have the opportunity to shape the project based on your interests and in collaboration with a leading architectural firm. The candidate is expected to publish in leading Human-Computer Interaction venues.

Qualification requirements

You hold a master’s degree in human-computer interaction, computer science, interaction design, applied artificial intelligence, or a related field. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating strong collaboration skills and the ability to acquire new skills. Outstanding spoken and written communication skills in English are essential. Prior experience with HCI research, digital prototyping, and/or AI tools is an advantage.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1124 of September 19, 2025 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

As part of the PhD study, you are among other things required to complete PhD courses corresponding to 30 ECTS, gain experience with teaching or other forms of knowledge dissemination and complete an external research stay outside of Aalborg University, preferably 3-6 months at a foreign research institution.

Who we are

The selected candidate will be part of the Human-Augmentation and Collaboration research group within the Human-Centered Computing Section at Aalborg University’s Department of Computer Science. We provide an ambitious and supportive research environment focused on the design and evaluation of interactive systems that extend human cognitive, affective, and collaborative capabilities in digital environments. Our research examines how emerging digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, social computing, and mobile devices, impact both individual experiences and practices as well as collaboration within and across groups.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

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.

Further information

Read more about our recruitment process here.

The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Read more about The Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design

Salary and terms of employment

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (in Danish)

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world

Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.