Postdoc position in Human-Centered AI for Software Engineering at IT University of Copenhagen

Job title: Postdoc position in Human-Centered AI for Software Engineering at IT University of Copenhagen

Company: IT-Universitetet i København


Job description: The IT University of Copenhagen invites highly motivated individuals to apply for a Postdoc position starting in August or soon thereafter.The IT University’s vision is to create and share knowledge that is profound and leads to groundbreaking information technology and services for the benefit of humanity. The Software Engineering Section seeks to conduct research and education that are both foundational and have impact on industry and society.Job description
You will be part of a national interdisciplinary consortium composed of leading Danish universities and software companies working to advance the adoption of responsible and human-centered AI in software engineering (AI4SE). The AI4SE1DK project addresses urgent industry needs by investigating how generative AI can be effectively, ethically, and sustainably adopted in real-world software teams.Your tasks will include conducting empirical studies (including surveys and case studies) to understand AI adoption barriers, organizational readiness, and team climate. You will work closely with software companies and research institutions to identify best practices for AI4SE and co-develop guidelines that reflect Scandinavian values and sustainability goals. In collaboration with the implementation board, you will help shape national dissemination strategies and contribute to educational integration of your findings.The project will give you access to a rich ecosystem of researchers and practitioners, opportunities to publish in high-impact venues, and real-world validation of your research.We look to hire candidates holding a PhD, especially in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or other closely related fields. A good approximation of the area of interest is the scope of the ICSE conference. We expect a documented record of peer-reviewed publications in the areas covered by conferences and journals such as, ICSE, FSE, ASE, ESEM, CHASE, ICSSP, PROFES, as well as TOSEM, TSE, JSS, EMSE, and IST. Publications in other venues are equally appreciated if they cover related topics.The ideal candidate should document:

• Interest in human-centered computing, empirical software engineering, and the organizational aspects of technology adoption
• Skills in conducting high quality academic research, reflected in demonstratable outputs.
• Experience with mixed methods research (qualitative and quantitative).
• Experience in engaging and collaborating with industry partners.
• Good cooperation skills and ability to work in a team.

General information
The IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) is a teaching and research-based tertiary institution concerned with information technology (IT) and the opportunities it offers. The IT University has more than 160 full-time Faculty members. Research and teaching in information technology span all academic activities which involve computers including computer science, information and media sciences, humanities and social sciences, business impact and the commercialization of IT.About the Software Engineering Section
The ITU Software Engineering Section studies reliable, secure, and innovative solutions to drive technological progress and the digital transformation of society. The section conducts research on computing education, education technology, government IT, IT program management, large-scale software analysis, privacy, probabilistic programming, public sector software, robotics software, software development methods, software development tools, software quality assurance, software requirements engineering, and software testing. It is heavily involved in teaching several of the IT University’s most technical education programs BSc Software Development, BSc Data Science, MSc Computer Science, and MSc Software Design.Working at the IT University
Located in modern architecture, a 6-minute metro ride from the center of Copenhagen, the IT University offers an informal working environment, a varied everyday life, and a highly motivated, ambitious, competent, and diverse international faculty, with PhD degrees from 17 different countries. The IT University is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself in actively and successfully pursuing an improved gender balance among students and among faculty.Working in Copenhagen
Copenhagen has a solid educational system, a rich cultural life, universal healthcare, good childcare, and well-functioning infrastructure. Copenhagen is among the world’s most livable cities according to the Economist Global Liveability Index. Living and working in Copenhagen will be a good experience for you and your family.Salary and terms of employment
Appointment and salary will be in accordance with the Ministry of Taxation’s agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) and job structure for academic staff at Universities.Qualification Requirements
The following qualifications are required:

• Candidates are required to have academic qualifications at PhD level

Employment as postdoc is a temporary position for up to 4 years at the same University.Application
The application and all other documents ought to be in English and must include:

• A motivated application (cover letter), including a detailed description of your qualifications and brief statements of research and teaching plans
• A full CV, including name, address, phone number, e-mail, previous and present employment and academic background
• Documentation of academic degrees (copy of degree certificates etc.)
• Relevant scientific publication or/and PhD thesis written by the applicant
• Documentation of pedagogical experience and teaching record within one or more of the teaching areas listed for the position

Applications without the above-mentioned required documents will not be assessed.The applicant will be accessed according to the Appointment Order from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of 13 March 2012.The IT University may use shortlisting in connection to the recruitment process. In case of shortlisting, the Chair of the hiring committee selects applicants for assessment in consultation with the hiring committee after the application deadline. All applicants are notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The shortlisting of candidates for assessment is based on the criteria in the job posting.Further information
Questions about the positions can be directed to Head of Section, Paolo Tell, IT University of Copenhagen, e-mail paolo.tell@itu.dk
Questions related to the application procedure may be directed to HR, hr@itu.dk.Application procedure
You can only apply for this position through our e-recruitment system. Apply by pressing the button “Apply for position” in the job announcement on ourPlease note that all application material will be destroyed after the assessment.Application deadline: June 15th 2025, at 23:59 CET.Applications/enclosures received at ITU after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration. If you submit an application, it is your responsibility to ensure that it arrives before the deadline so please allow sufficient time for upload of publications and other documents.At The IT University of Copenhagen we have an international environment and view diversity as a valuable resource. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive working environment for all our employees and encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background to apply for the position.

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Location: København

Job date: Thu, 29 May 2025 23:28:58 GMT

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