PhD fellowship for the critical exploration of generative AI and chatbots for mental health

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PhD fellowship for the critical exploration of generative AI and chatbots for mental health

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Aalborg Universitet

Job description

At the Department of Communication and Psychology, the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Aalborg University, a position as a PhD fellow in psychology will be open for appointment as of 1st of November 2024. The PhD Fellow will be a part of the project ‘AIM: Can AI Solve The Mental Health Crisis? Exploring Governance, Explainability and Trust’, which is funded by the Carlsberg Foundation.JobbeskrivelseThe PhD student is however free to add extra or different dimensions to their particular project, including but not limited to adding concrete cases, specific additional methods, theoretical components or similar.
Each applicant is expected to write page project description(max 7 pages) that lays out the aforementioned design of their research project, including methodology and methods, theoretical framework, research questions and the relation of the project to AIM.
The complete project description for AIM can be obtained by contacting the PI of AIM, Rasmus Birk, at .Applicants with knowledge of qualitative methods, Science& Technology Studies and machine learning/AI will be preferred, but in-depth knowledge of machine learning/AI is not a prerequisite for the successful candidate.Questions about the project can be directed to the PI Rasmus Birk at .In terms of teachingThe position includes teaching at the Department’s educations.The employed are expected to quality teaching, supervision, and associated examination, as required across the range of modules offered on The Psychology program.Ability to teach, supervise, and assess written and oral performances in Danish. International applicants are expected to learn Danish.Aalborg University works with a problem-based learning model(PBL). Documented experience with PBL is not mandatory, although it would be an advantage. If you haven’t completed a PBL-course, you will be required to do so within your first year of employment.Other expectationsIn terms of personal qualities, the applicant is expected to have strong cooperative abilities, and the ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with researchers of various research, social and cultural backgrounds.The applicant must be prepared to actively participate in all aspects of the day-to-day activities of the department, designated section, study programs as well as with colleagues at other departments. For information on the research profile of the department etc., please see the department’s website(below).Who are we?
The Department of Communication and Psychology is a part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and is in both Aalborg and Copenhagen. Our department is dedicated to enhancing human and community participation in society through interdisciplinary research and education. We combine classical and modern humanistic disciplines and promote innovative thinking and a commitment to contributing to society. As part of our large and diverse Department you’ll be working alongside over 150 scientific staff and more than 2,400 students. In addition, we have over 30 Ph.D. students and an administration team of 40 staff members.Join us in making a difference in society!
More information about the research profile of the Department can be found here: .Qualification requirements
PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master’s degree, or expect to have obtained the Master’s degree before the employment date(Statement from thesis supervisor, verified transcripts, thesis contract and documentation of the date of the exam must be enclosed). According to the PhD Order, the PhD study comprises among other requirements: Participation in active research environments, including stays at other, mainly foreign, research institutions, private research enterprises etc.General information
It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at The Doctoral School of Social Sciences and Humanities, in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of 27 August 2013(PhD Order).Application
Please visit the website of the doctoral school for further information on the PhD programme, application procedure, and admission requirements.The application must include the following and be written in English or Danish

• Application for enrollment
• Copy of diplomas/transcripts
• Curriculum vitae(CV)
• Project description(max 7 pages)
• List of written work(optional)
• Sample of written work, e.g. Master’s thesis(optional)
• Applicants WHO are planning to complete a doctoral thesis in English and who do not have English as a first language or WHO have not completed an English language-based Master’s programme(or an equivalent educational achievement in English) shall provide documentation that they have passed one of the following official tests with the respective minimum score: IELTS(band score): 7, TOEFL(paper-based): 600, TOEFL(internet-based): 100. The language test must be no more than five years old at the time of the application.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.The application can only be submitted by using the link on AAU’s job-portal (not other online job portals that may have reposted the position).. Please note that zipped files are not supported by the recruitment system, please upload only Word or PDF files.Contact
For further information on the doctoral research programme, please visit the website of .
For further information on the PhD stipend, please contact Rasmus Birk, or Thomas Szulevicz,For general information about the application process etc., please contact Lene Møller, e-mail: .Løn og ansættelsesvilkårAppointment and salary as a PhD fellow are according to the Ministry of Finance Circular of 15 December 2021, on the Collective Agreement for Academics in Denmark, Appendix 5, regarding PhD fellows, and with the current Circular on the employment structure at Danish Universities. AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

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Location

Aalborg, Nordjylland

Job date

Wed, 08 May 2024 03:39:59 GMT

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