PhD in Responsible AI in Software Engineering Education
Explore how to integrate responsible AI use into software engineering education through live classroom interventions and pedagogical innovation.
Best for:Best for educators, researchers, or software engineering enthusiasts with a strong interest in AI ethics, pedagogical innovation, and hands-on classroom research.
Overview
This PhD position at the University of Southern Denmark focuses on addressing the rapid integration of generative AI in software engineering education. The successful candidate will design, implement, and assess interventions to teach responsible AI use, ensuring students develop critical reasoning and accountability skills. The role involves conducting research in real classroom settings, developing educational materials, and evaluating their impact on teaching practices. Applicants should be passionate about reshaping software engineering pedagogy to align with AI advancements and willing to engage directly with educational challenges and solutions.
What you'll do
- Design and implement educational interventions to teach responsible AI use in software engineering classrooms.
- Conduct live classroom studies to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions on student learning outcomes.
- Develop and assess pedagogical materials that promote critical reasoning and accountability in AI-driven software development.
- Collaborate with educators to integrate AI ethics into curriculum design and teaching practices.
- Publish findings in academic journals and present research at international conferences.
- Engage in teaching and supervision activities at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Education, or a related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency suitable for academic research and teaching
Instruction: English
- Experience in educational research or classroom-based studies
- Strong background in software engineering principles and practices
- Familiarity with generative AI tools and their applications in education
- Ability to design and evaluate pedagogical interventions
- Proficiency in academic writing and research publication
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- Open to applicants with relevant academic background and research interest
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-30
Applicants must submit their application online through the University of Southern Denmark’s official recruitment portal. The application should include a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and a research proposal outlining their approach to responsible AI in software engineering education. Two letters of recommendation are also required.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal
- Two letters of recommendation
Contact
Not specified· PhD Recruitment Contact
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