The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in human factors in cybersecurity. The position has a duration of up to one year. The hired candidates will be part of the section of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Programming Languages (ACP, https://acp.sdu.dk), an ambitious group that fosters collaboration, research excellence, and quality education.
The proposed starting time is Autumn 2026 or Winter 2026/27, with room for flexibility.
This position is tied to the DIREC project “Next Generation AI-Assisted Software Teams”. The project aims to investigate the use of AI tools in software development teams, changes in team dynamics, and how to support developers in identifying code that would introduce security vulnerabilities into the team’s codebase. To this end, the project consists of an interdisciplinary team spanning the University of Southern Denmark and the IT University of Copenhagen. The successful candidate will work at the University of Southern Denmark with the project’s co-principal investigator Associate Professor Peter Mayer.
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is an inclusive and international working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and strong traditions for collaboration across sections, departments and faculties, and with other educational institutions, municipalities, and industries. The degrees offered by the department include BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in computer science, a BSc in artificial intelligence, and an MSc degree in data science.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate interested in human factors in cybersecurity and privacy. The ideal candidate has (or is nearing completion of) a PhD in Computer Science, Psychology, or another relevant field and experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Qualitative user studies with software developers.
• Quantitative user studies with software developers.
• Design of interfaces that assess the trustworthiness of information.
• User trust in software and systems.
• Software security.
Fluency in English is required.
Questions? Curious to learn more about the section and the position? Please feel free to reach out to Associate Professor Peter Mayer (mayer@imada.sdu.dk) for more information.
About the Department and the University
Based in Odense, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers an inclusive and international working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition for collaboration across departments and faculties, and with other educational institutions, municipalities, and industries. More than two thirds of faculty members come from outside of Denmark.
The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and now has more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. It has more than 3,800 employees, and 115 different study programs in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Its main campus is located in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark. Odense provides family-friendly living conditions with the perfect combination of a historic city center with an urban feel and yet a close proximity to beaches and recreational areas. Its location on the beautiful island of Funen is ideal with easy access by train or highway to the bigger cities of Aarhus and Copenhagen. As the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark’s famous fairytale author, the city is home to a vibrant and creative population that hosts numerous festivals and markets throughout the year.
Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation
The application must include the following:
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link " Apply now". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.
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