One or more PhD stipends in Human-Machine Interaction

Aalborg University; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 335,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

A PhD fellowship at Aalborg University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology, is available in Human‑Machine Interaction starting Oct 1, 2026, for three years. The successful candidate will enroll in the Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience PhD programme.

The role is part of the GROWT5 project, offering access to international collaboration, supervision, and modern facilities to develop wearable sensing and human‑robot collaboration for industry applications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• Programming skills in Phyton, C++ and/or C# are advantageous.
• Willingness to design, plan and conduct experiments with able-bodied participants.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and written.
• Interpersonal skills and collaborative competency.
• Strong motivation and drive to develop research ideas.

Skills

Phyton

C++

C#

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Education

Master's degree in biomedical engineering, robotics engineering, or related field

Job description

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Science and Technology, one or more PhD stipends in Human-Machine Interaction are available for appointment from October 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The appointment is for a period of three years. The successful candidate will be enrolled in the PhD programme in Biomedical Engineering and Neuroscience at the Faculty of Medicine.

The Department of Health Science and Technology (HST) at Aalborg University is an interdisciplinary research and teaching environment where engineering, medicine and health sciences come together to improve people's lives.

As a PhD fellow at HST, you will become part of an international research community with access to experienced supervisors, modern research facilities and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. You will work alongside researchers from a wide range of disciplines and engage with hospitals, industry and public-sector partners to address some of society's most important health challenges.

The department is home to approximately 180 academic staff members, around 100 PhD fellows and more than 1,700 students. We offer a stimulating research environment that encourages scientific curiosity, collaboration and professional development.

The Faculty of Medicine is committed to preparing PhD graduates for diverse career paths. Throughout your PhD, you will develop advanced research competencies alongside transferable skills that prepare you for careers in academia, industry and the public sector. Towards the end of your PhD, you will be offered dedicated career development support to help you plan your next career step.

At HST, our values – Share. Care. Dare. – shape the way we collaborate, support one another and create knowledge with societal impact.

Learn more about the department on our website and in our research portal.

This PhD position will be based at the Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, and is funded by the Horizon Europe project GROWT5 – Guided Robotic-human Orchestration with Wearables for manufacturing: Twin Transition Through Tactile Teaming.

As a PhD researcher, you will contribute to the development of a wearable co-pilot system for assisting Human-Robot Interaction in industrial settings, in terms of monitoring psychophysiological states, predicting fatigue and posture risks, and detecting cognitive strain to provide timely cognitive support and corrective feedback. You will apply advanced algorithms for machine learning, multimodal biosignal processing, and human-state inference, working with shared-control strategies and electrotactile feedback technologies to help build a closed-loop, adaptive human-robot teaming system for the factories of the future.

You should have a strong willingness to learn, enjoy tackling challenging research questions, and be able to think critically and develop your own scientific ideas. Previous experience with machine learning, wearable sensors, haptics and control systems is an advantage but is not required. We welcome applicants who are motivated to develop these skills during their PhD.

The successful candidate will join Neurorehabilitation Systems Group at the Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University. The main supervisor will be Professor Strahinja Dosen. As part of a European consortium which brings together 14 partner organizations from 8 countries, the PhD student will also have the opportunity to work closely with internationally recognized partners alongside industrial partners.

Applicants should have:

• A master's degree in biomedical engineering, robotics engineering, or a related field.
• Programming skills in Phyton, C++ and/or C# are advantage.
• Willingness to design, plan and conduct experiments in able bodied participants.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and written.
• Interpersonal skills and collaborative competency.
• Strong motivation.

Qualification requirements

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 Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology 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.

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.

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 Doctoral School in Medicine, Biomedical Science and Technology.

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.