Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Human-Centered AI for Data Visualization at Computer Science, Aarh...

Aarhus University (AU); Denmark; On-site; DKK 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University (AU) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow on Human-Centered AI for Data Visualization. This role is focused on enhancing data visualization through AI integration. Responsibilities include leading research projects, developing tools, and mentoring students.

The position is full-time, located on-site in Aarhus, Denmark, for 36 months. Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. and have a strong publication and software development background.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computer science, informatics, or a closely related field.
• Strong publication record in relevant fields.
• Experience developing research software and computational tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects in data visualization and human-centered AI.
• Develop AI-assisted visualization tools.
• Conduct empirical studies on AI-augmented visualization systems.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers.
• Guide graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Strong publication record

Experience developing research software

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Ph.D. in computer science or related field

Tools

Python libraries

Web technologies

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Human-Centered AI for Data Visualization

The Department of Computer Science at Aarhus University (Denmark) invites applications for a 36-month Postdoctoral Research Fellow position focused on Human-Centered AI for Data Visualization. The position is funded by the Center for Anytime Anywhere Analytics (CA3). The starting date is 15 November 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Role Description

This full-time (37 hours/week) on-site role is located in Aarhus, Denmark and is limited to 3 years (36 months). The postdoctoral fellow will conduct research on human-centered AI for data visualization as part of the CA3 center, focusing on making visual analytics more reliable and accessible through the integration of AI and machine learning methods—including large language models—into the visualization pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Lead research projects within the intersection of data visualization, human-centered AI (HCA), and human-computer interaction (HCI).
• Develop AI-assisted visualization tools that integrate large language models into the analytical workflow, for example to elicit domain knowledge, generate queries, or support mixed-initiative sensemaking.
• Design and conduct empirical studies on the reliability and trustworthiness of AI-augmented visualization systems.
• Collaborate with faculty members and fellow researchers across the CA3 center and the broader HCC section at Aarhus University.
• Contribute to grant writing and research proposals in human-centered AI and visual analytics.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students working on related research projects.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals (e.g., IEEE VIS, ACM CHI, EuroVis, TVCG).
• Participate in academic activities such as seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computer science, informatics, or a closely related field (by the start date).
• Strong publication record in data visualization, visual analytics, human-computer interaction, or human-centered AI (e.g., IEEE VIS, TVCG, CHI, EuroVis).
• Experience developing research software and computational tools (e.g., web technologies, Python libraries, client/server systems).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative in formulating and executing research projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI/ML methods (particularly large language models) into visualization or analytics systems.
• Track record of open-source software development.
• Experience with empirical research methods, including user studies and perceptual experiments.
• Experience organizing academic workshops, tutorials, or other community activities.

Deadline

All applications must be received no later than 1 September 2026.

Contact Information

For further information contact Professor Niklas Elmqvist ([e-mail]).

Salary and Benefits

Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations. Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.