PhD Position in AI, Learning, and Simulation-based Medical Education

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PhD Position in AI, Learning, and Simulation-based Medical Education

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Opis stanowiska

Copenhagen Academy for Medical Education and Simulation (CAMES), Rigshospitalet, seeks a dedicated PhD candidate for a fully funded 3-year position, commencing on September 1, 2025, and concluding on August 30, 2028.Project Overview
The PhD project will advance theoretical and empirical knowledge on the intersection of learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and simulation-based medical education. Specifically, the research will involve designing and executing experiments in the CAMES simulation center to examine the impact of various AI-driven feedback modalities on clinical learning outcomes. The work of the student will have a specific focus on the educational elements of an interdisciplinary team involving clinician and AI engineers.The clinical domain focus is obstetric ultrasound, an area in which our team has extensive prior research experience. This interdisciplinary project is conducted in close collaboration with the Danish Technical University (DTU), the University of Copenhagen (KU), and McMaster University in Canada.This represents a tremendous opportunity to build skills and expertise that will position the student as an emerging leader in the international medical and health professions education community.Responsibilities

• Design and conduct empirical studies investigating AI-based feedback mechanisms.
• Collect, manage, and analyze quantitative data from simulation experiments.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams comprising clinicians, educational theorists, and AI experts.
• Contribute to scientific publications and present findings at international conferences.
• Contribute to teaching activities related to the PhD project.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Kinesiology, or related fields.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis and experimental research designs.
• Familiarity with educational theories is advantageous.
• Clinical background not required.
• Proficiency in English (the working language of the research group).

What We Offer

• A fully funded PhD position within an internationally recognized simulation and educational research center. This funding will cover tuition and a salary based on existing employment standards at the hospital.
• The tuition fee covers a comprehensive educational programme (the PhD school) at the University of Copenhagen (a total of 30 ECTS points equivalent to about 6 months of course work over 3 years).
• Integration into an interdisciplinary research group with clinical and technical PhD students.
• Opportunities for international collaboration, including possible exchanges and conference participation.
• Guidance and supervision from experienced researchers affiliated with CAMES, DTU, KU, and McMaster University.

Practical Information
Application Period: April 11th – May 15th, 2025
Appointment Committee: Martin Tolsgaard (Primary Supervisor, University of Copenhagen), Aasa Feragen (Technical Lead, PI, Danish Technical University), Lawrence Grierson (McMaster), Barbara Esbjørn (Head of Research, CAMES).Application Requirements

• Interested candidates should submit:
• Motivated application letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) and diploma transcripts
• Publication list (if available)
• References or contact information of previous collaborators

International candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to be located in Copenhagen.We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team at CAMES, Rigshospitalet.

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