Summary
The University of Copenhagen is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the project “DeceptionWeb: Foundations for Emergent Deception in Human-AI Interaction.” This role will focus on developing a foundational framework for understanding deception in human-AI interactions through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Human-AI Interaction at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Human-AI Interaction, Machine Learning |
| Location | University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Start Date | October 1, 2026 or as soon as possible |
| Duration | 1 year and 9 months |
| Salary | Starting at 39,900 DKK (approx. 5,300 EUR) |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field.
- Good written and oral English skills.
- Relevant work experience and scientific publications.
- Background in Natural Language Processing, LLM Security, or Explainable AI preferred.
- Experience in interdisciplinary projects and experimental research is a plus.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Co-design and run controlled human-AI interaction experiments.
- Develop computational evaluation infrastructure.
- Contribute to interpretability-based detection methods.
- Participate in teaching and supervision at a smaller degree.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following documents electronically:
- Cover Letter detailing motivation and background.
- Research plan describing current and future research plans.
- Curriculum Vitae with education, experience, and language skills.
- Diplomas (Master’s and PhD or equivalent).
- Complete publication list.
- Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers.
- Names and contact details of three references.
To apply, click APPLY NOW.
Last Date to Apply
July 5, 2026, 23:59 GMT +1
For inquiries, please contact:
- Pepa Atanasova: pepa@di.ku.dk
- Ingo Zettler: ingo.zettler@sodas.ku.dk
The University of Copenhagen is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
