PhD position in Human-centered Explainable AI

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General Information

KU Leuven
Computer sciences
English

Position Details

Ph.D
48 month
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Aug 28, 2024 23 Months ago
Jan 01, 2025 19 Months ago

About the Position

🚀 Exciting PhD Opportunity in Human-Centered Explainable AI! 🚀Are you interested in a PhD position in Human-centered Explainable AI? We are hiring!We have an open PhD position that is part of a large interdisciplinary research project. Collaborating research groups include the Augment HCI team of the KU Leuven Department of Computer Science, the LIRIS research group at the Faculty of Economics and Business (Monique Snoeck) and the tutorial services of the Faculty of Engineering Science (Tinne De Laet).🗓️ Application deadline: 28 August 2024🔗 Find out more & apply here: https://lnkd.in/ed39TV2t

Research Interests

  • Explainable AI
  • Recommender Systems
  • Machine Learning

About the Professor

Bio

Katrien Verbert is a Professor at the Augment research group of the HCI division in the Department of Computer Science at KU Leuven. Her research interests include interactive recommender systems, visual analytics, explainable AI, and applications in various fields such as learning analytics, healthcare, and digital humanities.

Professor's Interests
Interactive Recommender Systems Visual Analytics Explainable AI Learning Analytics Healthcare Precision Agriculture Media Consumption Digital Humanities

Exam Requirements

Requirements for KU Leuven

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Summary of Key Application Data
  • Selftest
  • Statement of motivation
  • GRE Score Report (unless EEA/UK/CH degree)
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor in de theologie en de religiewetenschappen Equivalent formation leading to ordination as a minister of a recognized Christian faith
Application Checklist
  • English motivation letter
  • CV
  • Writing sample (academic paper)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Letter from Bishop or Provincial Superior (for clerics/religious)
Specialization Notes

Department of Theology and Religious Studies. Master's Programme screened by a dedicated Admission Committee.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Flemish Master's degree relevant to the research or equivalent Agreement from a KU Leuven supervisor (ZAP member)
Application Checklist
  • D001 PhD Application form
  • Research proposal
  • Recent CV
  • Copy of Master's diploma
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Specific condition for Institute of Philosophy: Research Master of Philosophy with overall percentage of at least 75%.

Master Program
Requirements
GMAT
Total Score
Required:585
Quantitative Percentile
Required:83
Overall
Required:585
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Economics and Business (min 36 ECTS) Quantitative methods, technology and sciences (min 45 ECTS) ICT/Programming (min 6 ECTS)
Application Checklist
  • Motivation letter (max 1 page)
  • GMAT or GRE result
  • Official Transcripts
  • Course descriptions for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Economics / Master of Business Engineering.