Are you passionate about making Artificial Intelligence more transparent, ethical, and understandable? The University of Copenhagen is calling the brightest minds from around the globe to apply for its PhD Fellowship in Interpretable Natural Language Processing for 2025. This is your chance to dive into groundbreaking research at one of Europe’s leading centers for NLP and AI!
Fellowship Overview: Join the Future of Interpretable AI
Under the expert supervision of Pepa Atanasova and Prof. Isabelle Augenstein, the selected PhD candidate will pioneer new ways to interpret and explain the inner workings of NLP models. You’ll be working closely with the CopeNLU group — a dynamic and internationally respected team focusing on interpretable AI, fact-checking, question answering, and deep language understanding.
Your research journey will be supported by collaborations with the Pioneer Centre for AI, offering an energetic, interdisciplinary atmosphere filled with global academic partners.
Expect to be part of a highly ranked, globally influential research environment — the University of Copenhagen’s NLP section consistently ranks among the Top 5 in Europe, according to CSRankings!
Who Should Apply?
- You must have or expect to complete a MSc degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field by the time you begin.
- A background in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and/or Machine Learning (ML) is highly desirable.
- Strong English communication skills (written and spoken) are essential.
- Prior scientific publications or relevant work experience will be viewed favorably.
If you have a curious mindset, a hunger for responsible AI research, and the ambition to push the boundaries of interpretable NLP, this opportunity was made for you!
What You Will Gain?
- Full-time employment as a PhD Fellow for 3 years under Denmark’s competitive academic employment agreement.
- Membership in one of Europe’s strongest NLP research communities.
- Access to cutting-edge AI labs and partnerships through the Pioneer Centre for AI.
- Opportunities for international research stays at top institutions.
- Training in academic publishing, teaching, and knowledge dissemination.
- A vibrant life experience in Copenhagen, one of the world’s most livable cities.
Application Essentials
Ready to make your mark? Make sure your application includes:
- A Cover Letter explaining your motivation and background.
- A Research Statement outlining your interests within interpretable NLP.
- Your CV with educational history, work experience, and language skills.
- Certified diplomas and transcripts (with English translations if applicable).
- A list of publications (if any).
- Reference letters (optional at application stage but required if shortlisted).
All documents must be submitted in English through the online application system.
Reference letters for shortlisted candidates may be sent directly to [email protected].
The last date to apply for the PhD Fellowship in Interpretable Natural Language Processing at the University of Copenhagen is 15th May 2025, 23:59 GMT +1.
Interview Period:
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed between 8th – 19th June 2025.
