Postdoc in Generative AI for Multisensory Experience (Full-time, 1 Year) in Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Department of Engineering Technology – Ballerup, Denmark

Summary

The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) seeks a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Engineering Technology to develop and evaluate personal generative models of multisensory perception. Supported by a Villum Experiment grant, the project will use controlled XR environments to study how individuals integrate sound, vision and touch under uncertainty, and test model predictions for new situations. The role involves designing XR experiments, collecting behavioural, gaze and physiological data, building computational models, and publishing results at the intersection of AI, perception, XR and universal design. The position is full‑time for one year, offers an allowance negotiated with the relevant union, and includes relocation support for candidates moving to Denmark.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Engineering Technology
Position Type	Postdoc
Discipline	Artificial Intelligence
Research Area	Multisensory perception
Funding	Villum Experiment grant
Contract Duration	1 year
Language	English
Deadline	2026-11-15
Required Documents	Cover letter, Curriculum vitae, Grade transcripts, BSc/MSc diploma (in English), PhD diploma, Official description of grading scale
Employer Address	Lautrupvang 13A, 2750 Ballerup, Denmark
Employer Contact	Stefania Serafin, [email protected]

About the Project

The project aims to create personal generative models that capture how each individual integrates auditory, visual and tactile information in immersive XR settings, evaluate their ability to predict responses under novel sensory conditions, and inform more accessible interaction strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design XR experiments that vary sensory reliability, timing and agreement between modalities
• Collect and analyse behavioural, gaze and physiological data
• Develop generative models of individual multisensory integration
• Evaluate whether the models generalise to new sensory conditions
• Compare personal models with population‑level and preference‑based approaches
• Publish findings at the intersection of AI, perception, XR and universal design

Required Skills

• Strong background in machine learning
• Experience in computational perception
• Knowledge of XR, HCI or cognitive science
• Programming experience
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to collaborate across AI, perception and interaction design disciplines

Who Should Apply

Candidates with a strong background in machine learning, computational perception, XR, HCI, cognitive science or related fields, who have programming experience and can work independently while collaborating across AI and interaction design disciplines.

Benefits

• Rewarding and challenging job in an international environment
• Academic excellence, collegial respect and academic freedom
• Employment based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
• Allowance agreed upon with the relevant union
• Information and support for relocating to Denmark

About the Employer

DTU is described as one of Europe’s leading elite technical universities, globally recognized for excellence in research, education, innovation and scientific advice. The Department of Engineering Technology focuses on technology implementation for construction, infrastructure, industry, manufacturing, life science and healthcare.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

15 November 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

Which documents must be submitted?

A cover letter, curriculum vitae, grade transcripts, BSc/MSc diploma (in English), PhD diploma and an official description of the grading scale, all in a single PDF.

Is relocation assistance provided?

Information and support for relocating to Denmark are offered.