PhD: Generative AI for Creative Design & HCI

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

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