Postdoc in Multi-Modal Behavioural Modelling - DTU Compute

If you are looking to establish yourself as a researcher in the cross-disciplinary fields of machine learning and mental health, this postdoc position is for you.

At DTU Compute you will focus is on building multi modal models for mental health applications in a Danish context. You will collaborate with a mental health department at the hospital (Region H), startup companies, as well as Denmark’s AI research and development house, Alexandra Instituttet. Our joint grand solution project is providing foundational models (wearables, speech, video) for behavioural modelling across several mental health applications.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As part of the position, you will be responsible for:

- Data collection activities

- Data annotation activities

- Developing novel models for multi modalities, herein wearables, speech, and/or video

- Pursuing the aims of making foundation models more representative.

- Modelling data from mental health applications in collaboration with mental health experts

- Conducting computational research experiments and disseminating these in research papers

- Good collaborations with project partners (incl. hospitals and companies)

We are looking for you with

- Outstanding interdisciplinary collaboration skills

- Good organizational/project management skills

- Excellent research skills in machine learning and an

- Interest in mental health applications

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. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures .

The period of employment is 22 months. Start date is according to mutual agreement. 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 Line Clemmensen, [email protected] .

You can read more about DTU Compute at www.compute.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 12 October 2026 (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

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.

DTU Compute – Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science – is an internationally recognised academic environment with over 400 employees and 10 research sections. We broadly cover digital technologies within mathematics, data science, computer science, and computer engineering, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, internet of things (IoT), chip design, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, social networks, fairness, and data ethics. Our research is rooted in basic research and centres on mathematical models of the physical and virtual world, as a basis for the analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems. We focus on ensuring that our research results contribute to creating a better society by supporting areas such as health, green transition, energy supply, and life science. We collaborate with universities, public and private organisations, and companies in Denmark and abroad, and through DTU’s startup ecosystem, we encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. We have a strong ethical, human, and sustainable approach that ensures integrity in our work. Therefore, we strive for and take responsibility for driving the democratisation of digital technologies, so that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate in the development, and we ensure a continued open, democratic, and inclusive society for the benefit of all. At DTU Compute, we value diversity, inclusion, and a flexible work-life balance. Read more here: www.compute.dtu.dk .

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