Postdoctoral position in Interaction with Artificial Intelligence

Postdoctoral position in Interaction with Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen 

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work in the intersection of Human-computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence. At the University of Copenhagen, the researcher will be associated with both the Machine Learning section (Prof. Christian Igel) and Human-centered Computing section (Prof. Kasper Hornbæk).  

The researcher will shape which aspects of interaction with AI that will be researched; candidate topics include models of human-AI interaction and collaboration, mixed reality and AI, mutual learning between AIs and people, empirical studies of interaction with AI, and models/studies of integration with cognitive tools. Therefore, extensive knowledge of human-computer interaction, intelligent user interfaces, machine learning, and computational models of interaction is essential. The day-to-day work will be in collaboration with Kasper Hornbæk, and the focus is, therefore, on human-computer interaction.  

The position is two years full-time in the Section on Human-centered Computing at the Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen (www.di.ku.dk). The University wishes our staff to reflect society's diversity and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. 

Why do a PostDoc at University of Copenhagen?

We offer a research environment with much freedom: to a large extent, you shape the research you work on and the ideas you pursue. The section on Human-centered Computing aspires to be a top research environment for human-computer interaction that bridges technology, theory, and empirical studies; the Machine Learning section is part of the Copenhagen ELLIS unit (ellis.eu ) and the postdoc has the opportunity to be nominated to the ELLIS Postdoc Program; we have a regular presence at CHI, UIST, NeurIPS, etc. and do well in rankings (like www.csrankings.org ). We are located in Copenhagen, consistently recognized as one of the world’s most-livable cities, in the country of Denmark, ranked as one of the top three happiest countries in the world. 

Qualifications

- Ph.D. (or soon-to-be Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Human-computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.

- Experience in one or more of the following:

(a) Empirical studies of interaction between AI and people.

(b) Models of interaction with AI, for instance of task delegation or mixed initiative; or

(c) Building prototypes of intelligent user interfaces.

- Publications in top venues (e.g., CHI, NeurIPS, UIST, ICML).

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/ . Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Kasper Hornbæk, [email protected], +45 30957883. 

The position is open from 1st of March 2022or as soon as possible thereafter.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. 

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans (a maximum of two pages)
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is December 12, 2021 23:59 GMT+1. 

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/ .

Interviews will be held week 49-50

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.