PhD Positions in Language Processing: The Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University invites applications for four fully funded PhD positions in the field of Natural Language Processing (NLP), AI, and LLM Security. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research within a collaborative and supportive environment.
PhD Positions in Natural Language Processing, AI, and LLM Security
Designation
PhD Research Positions (4)
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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Natural Language Processing, AI, LLM Security |
| Location | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Start Date | From May 1, 2026, with flexibility |
| Faculty | Technical Faculty of IT and Design |
| Department | Department of Computer Science |
| Supervisors | Professor Johannes Bjerva |
| Funding | DFF: Sapere Aude & NNF: Ascending Data Science |
Research Area
- Multilingual NLP
- LLM Security
- Linguistically Informed Approaches
- Factuality in LLMs
- Societally Sustainable AI
Location
Aalborg University, Copenhagen Campus, Syhaven, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification
- A relevant MSc degree (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, or related fields)
- Strong skills in machine learning and deep learning
- Experience with modern NLP methods, including transformer models
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Prior experience in NLP, LLM architectures, security, privacy, safety, or robustness is preferred
Job Description
As a PhD student, you will:
- Conduct research on Security, Safety, and Privacy in NLP and AI, focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Explore various research directions, including detection of adversarial inputs, LLM-generated text, and vulnerabilities in multilingual settings.
- Collaborate with international researchers and partners within a highly dynamic research environment.
- Engage in knowledge exchange through longer stays abroad in leading research environments.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit:
- Application letter (1 page) detailing motivations and relevant qualifications.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 2 pages).
- Copies of diplomas (bachelor’s and master’s).
- Project description (maximum 2 pages) outlining research vision related to the project topics.
- Any other relevant documents.
Applications must be submitted through Aalborg University’s recruitment system accessible via the job advertisement on the university’s website.
Last Date to Apply
February 1, 2026
For any inquiries, please contact:
- Professor Johannes Bjerva: jbjerva@cs.aau.dk
- AAU PhD Contact: Annemarie Davidsen (ada@adm.aau.dk)
Join us in advancing the fields of NLP, AI, and LLM Security!
