PhD Fellowship in Natural Language Understanding: The University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship focused on Human-Centric Explainable Natural Language Understanding. The position is part of an interdisciplinary project on retrieval-augmented language models, aiming to enhance explanation steering for human-centric applications.
PhD Fellowship in Human-Centric Explainable Natural Language Understanding
Designation:
PhD Fellow in Human-Centric Explainable Natural Language Understanding
Research Area:
Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), Explainable AI
Location:
Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A Master’s degree (MSc) or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field.
- Good written and oral skills in English.
- Relevant background or experience in ML or NLP preferred.
- Previous scientific publications and relevant work experience will be considered an asset.
Job Description:
- Conduct a research project with increasing autonomy.
- Collaborate with research teams within and outside the department.
- Author scientific papers for high-impact venues.
- Disseminate research findings internationally.
- Attend PhD courses and participate in scientific exchanges.
- Write and defend a PhD thesis based on the research project.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents electronically:
- Cover Letter detailing motivation and background.
- Research Statement outlining research focus, questions, methodologies, and potential impact.
- Curriculum Vitae, including education and relevant experience.
- Original diplomas for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with transcripts.
- Publication list (if applicable).
- Names and contact details of three references.
Submit your application by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button on the job portal.
Last Date to Apply:
February 1, 2026, 23:59 GMT +1
For more information, please contact:
- Prof. Isabelle Augenstein: augenstein@di.ku.dk
- General PhD information: PhD School’s website at the University of Copenhagen.
