- JOB
- Belgium
- EXPIRES SOON
28 Mar 2025
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- KU Leuven
- Research Field
- Computer science
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Belgium
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 38 hours/week
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Reference Number
- BAP-2025-201
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
We are looking for PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers to join our team in several new projects on human-centered explainability in AI systems. These projects span various application domains, including human resources, healthcare, and explainable constraint solving.
The overarching goal is to develop explanation methods that are understandable, actionable, and trustworthy for end users. This includes explaining AI-driven decision-making (e.g., job matching, scheduling, or medical support), detecting and communicating potential biases in data and models, and supporting transparent and inclusive discussions around fairness. A strong emphasis is placed on human-computer interaction and the design of interactive user interfaces tailored to the needs of diverse stakeholders such as recruiters, job seekers, patients, and domain experts.
Where to apply
Requirements
- Research Field
- Computer science
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
Funding is available immediately. The research will be carried out at the Department of Computer Science of KU Leuven.
Eligibility criteria
We are specifically looking for candidates who combine a strong background in AI and programming with solid knowledge of human-computer interaction methods, such as expertise in co-design methods and experience in conducting user studies.
We expect from applicants:
- an excellent Master degree in Computer Science or related discipline
- strong programming skills
- strong background in AI
- the ability to do independent research
- a good background and interest in human-computer interaction research: this is a strong requirement
- strong commitment and the ability to work in a team
- a high level of proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
Selection process
For more information please contact Prof. dr. ir. Katrien Verbert, tel.: +32 16 32 82 86, mail: katrien.verbert@kuleuven.be or Mr. Robin De Croon, tel.: +32 16 37 39 76, mail: robin.decroon@kuleuven.be.
You can apply for this job no later than 20/04/2025 via the online application tool
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- KU Leuven
- Country
- Belgium
- State/Province
- Vlaams Brabant
- City
- Leuven
- Postal Code
- 3000
- Street
- Leuven
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
- Leuven
- City
- Vlaams Brabant
- Street
- Leuven
- Postal Code
- 3000
- katrien.verbert@kuleuven.be