Post Doctoral Fellowship in Computer Supported Cooperative Work

Overview

The Human Centred Computing Section invites applicants for a 2-year Post Doctoral Fellowship in Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) in the NeuroGen Computing Research Project, focusing on creating and implementing novel Project Supervision Tools for academic supervision of Bachelor projects and Master theses, considering different constellations of neurodivergent and neurotypical students and supervisors. The postdoc project is part of the NeuroGen Computing Research Project, financed by Novo Nordisk Foundation. Start date is February 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

About the NeuroGen Computing Project

NeuroGen Computing Research Project builds upon the FemTech research program, and has the long-term vision to reduce the risk of isolation, stigma, and burnout for neurodivergent computer science students with intersecting diversity dimensions. We will create enabling organizational conditions for diverse students to thrive while at the university and prepare them for a successful career afterward. To achieve this vision, NeuroGen Computing will 1) design and create a robust infrastructure in which data, knowledge and information on disability and accessibility can be used; 2) develop, implement, and scale novel computer science teaching in the first-year computer science bachelor's program; 3) create, implement, and anchor novel bachelor's/Master thesis supervision tools supporting interaction between students and supervisors displaying diverse neurotype constellations.

Post Doctoral responsibilities

This Post Doc project focuses on creating and implementing novel Project Supervision Tools for academic supervision of Bachelor projects and Master theses, considering different constellations of neurodivergent and neurotypical students and supervisors. Concretely, the Post Doc project will a) identify best practices for Project Supervision considering neurodivergent students, b) identify best practices for Project Supervision considering neurodivergent teachers/supervisors, c) create project supervision tools, supporting Student-Teacher interaction considering different neurodiversity constellations (e.g., students with ASD and teachers with ADHD), and d) anchor the new Project Supervision Tools at DIKU, while preparing to extend the tools and practices to be implemented across all departments at SCIENCE.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)/Human Computer Interaction/Computing Education. Relevant backgrounds include but are not limited to computer science education, accessibility, and neurodiversity. Knowledge about academic supervision and how to create enabling conditions supporting interaction between neurodivergent/neurotypical students and/or teachers would be preferred.

Our group and what we offer

The NeuroGen Computing research group will include 3 faculty, 2 PhD students, 1 post doc, a project manager, and a student support when all are hired and is situated within the HCC section. The Human-Centred Computing section aims to fundamentally understand and improve the relationship between computational technology and people. Our research focuses on using computing to support people's activities and well-being; inventing new ways for people to interact with technology, and understanding how human capabilities are influenced by technology. We are a diverse and highly collaborative group of researchers who strive to provide a welcoming, supportive, and caring environment for all.

At DIKU, we have approximately 50 Post Docs across 8 research sections, and as a Post Doc at DIKU you are automatically part of the Post Doc Network across DIKU and invited to take part in academic leadership organizing events with different themes relevant for postdocs. All postdocs are also invited to join the SCIENCE postdoc network. Creating an inclusive environment is critical for successful research, and creating enabling, supportive environment for our researchers is important to use.

The group is a part of the Department of Computer Science, SCIENCE Faculty, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

Supervisor

Principal supervisor (PI) is Professor Pernille Bjørn, Department of Computer Science,

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisations. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 38,700 DKK / approx. 5,100 EUR (April 2025 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18,07% to your pension fund.

Application process

Submit your application in English electronically. Include:

• Motivated letter of application (max. one page), including reflections on diversity and expectations for collaboration with the research team, with fellow PhD students and post-docs, with the PI and Co-PIs, etc.
• Your motivation for applying for the specific PostDoc project and reflections on how you would approach the project, and above mentioned deliverables.
• Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
• Original diplomas for university degrees and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in a language other than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
• Publication list
• Reference letters
• Separate reprints of 3 relevant papers

The deadline for applications is November 13, 2025, 23:59 GMT+1. After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at the

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

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