Postdoc in Generative AI and Professional Work in the Danish Public Sector (part of the National Centre for AI in Society (CAISA)) - DTU Management

If you would like to advance new knowledge about how generative AI is reshaping public sector work - and you have expertise in sociology of professions, STS, or public administration - this position offers you a unique opportunity. At DTU Management and within the National Centre for AI in Society (CAISA), you will be at the forefront of interdisciplinary research, investigating how emerging AI tools are transforming professional work. You will work with a team of leading researchers, contribute to high-impact studies, and engage with public institutions to inform real-world AI implementation.

Responsibilities and qualifications
 The overall aim of the project is to generate new knowledge about how emerging generative AI tools – such as Copilot, speech-to-text systems and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) models – are shaping professional expertise and practice across diverse Danish public sector domains, especially among frontline workers, including caseworkers, service providers and welfare professionals. We encourage a comparative approach that examines how generative AI is adopted across different professional domains, and how its effects on expertise, quality and efficiency are shaped by institutional context, job roles and available resources.

You will be employed at DTU Management and be associated with the section for Organisation Science and Technology. You will work physically from CAISA within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. You will work closely with other CAISA postdocs, fellows and chief scientists, and will be advised and supported by an interdisciplinary team of chief scientists. You are expected to contribute actively to the development of CAISA’s research environment and to engage in dissemination activities and advisory work with public authorities and companies. 

You must be able to document qualifications in

• the sociology of professions, public administration, science and technology studies (STS) or related fields. Applicants are required to document:
• knowledge of or experience researching one of the following: artificial intelligence or the sociology of professions in a public sector context
• an internationally oriented research profile, documented through a PhD dissertation and/or research publications
• experience in independently managing research projects
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage productively with both the CAISA research team and external organisations and institutions
• experience with mixed methods 

Furthermore, it will be considered an advantage if applicants can document: 

• experience with comparative or cross-sectoral studies of organisational or professional change
• a record of research publications of a high international standard, commensurate with the length of the applicant’s academic career
• Proficiency of a Scandinavian language

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). 

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. 

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 2 years. Starting date is October 1st or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Professor Helene Friis Ratner, Section for Organisation Science and Technology, Division for Technology and Business Studies, DTU Management

You can read more about DTU Management at www.man.dtu.dk. 

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure 
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 August 2025 (23:59 Danish time). 

Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD – in English)
• List of publications 
• A proposal for research to be undertaken within the stated framework of the project (max. three pages, excluding references)

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

About us
DTU Management conducts excellent research at the intersection of management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity and sustainability within society. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals. The department offers a wide range of courses and programs at bachelor, master, and PhD levels across DTU's study programs. The department has 200+ employees with around half of the staff coming from abroad.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.