Summary
KU Leuven is offering a fully funded, 4-year PhD position within the Augment group of the Department of Computer Science. The research focuses on Human-Centered AI, aiming to amplify human abilities by developing human-centered explanations for constraint systems. The objective is to make AI systems more productive, enjoyable, and fair by increasing trust, acceptance, and accuracy through interactive visualizations and novel explanation methods.
PhD position in Human-centred Explainable Constraint Solving, KU Leuven, Belgium
Designation
PhD Researcher (Full-time / Voltijds)
Key Details Overview
| Feature | Information |
| Reference | BAP-2026-349 |
| Institution | KU Leuven |
| Department | Department of Computer Science (Augment group) |
| Funding | Fully funded for 4 years (available immediately) |
| Tags | Computerwetenschappen |
Research Area
Computer Science, Human-Centered AI, Human-Computer Interaction, and Explainable Constraint Solving.
Location
Leuven, Belgium
Eligibility/Qualification
Applicants are expected to meet the following criteria:
- An excellent Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Strong programming skills.
- The ability to conduct independent research.
- A solid background and interest in human-computer interaction research (this is a strong requirement).
- Strong commitment and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- A high level of proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
Job Description
- Work on the analysis and co-creation of explanation types and methods in constraint solving.
- Develop human-centered explanations tailored to the needs of end-users.
- Focus on creating visualizations that scale to large problems and allow for interactive solving.
- Incorporate novel explanation generation methods.
- Contribute to research that empowers users to be active participants in data-driven solutions across applications like healthcare, digital humanities, fintech, and precision agriculture.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply via the online application tool.
For additional information, you may contact:
- Prof. dr. ir. Katrien Verbert: katrien.verbert@kuleuven.be
- Mr. Robin De Croon: robin.decroon@kuleuven.be
Last Date to Apply
August 15, 2026 (23:59 CET)
