Help Shape the Future of AI-Driven Software Engineering
The SustainAI Research Group at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Campus Vejle, is expanding.
We are preparing new faculty positions at the Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) and Associate Professor levels and are seeking expressions of interest from ambitious researchers who would like to contribute to the future of AI-driven software engineering.
SustainAI is an internationally recognized research group focusing on software architecture, software quality, software evolution, technical debt management, AI-assisted software engineering, and sustainable software systems. Our vision is to advance the engineering, evolution, and assurance of intelligent software systems through rigorous, high-quality research with real-world impact.
Located at SDU’s Vejle campus, SustainAI offers a dynamic and collaborative research environment with strong international connections, close interaction with industry, and opportunities to shape emerging research directions in software engineering and artificial intelligence.
Upcoming Research Opportunities
We are particularly interested in researchers whose expertise aligns with one or more of the following areas.
AI Systems Development and Architecture
We are interested in researchers working on the design, development, composition, orchestration, and evolution of AI-native software systems.
Relevant topics include:
- AI systems development
- Agentic architectures
- Multi-agent systems
- AI orchestration and coordination
- Foundation-model-based architectures
- AI infrastructure architectures
- Architecture patterns for AI systems
- Composition and integration of AI services
- Evolution and maintenance of AI-native systems
- Scalability and resilience of AI-native systems
AI-Driven Software Specification, Development, Verification and Validation
We are interested in researchers working on the specification, development, assurance, modernization, and dependability of software and AI-native systems.
Relevant topics include:
Software Specification and Formalization
- Requirements engineering and specification
- Requirements refinement and traceability
- Requirements-to-code transformation
- Requirements-to-architecture transformation
- Requirements-to-test transformation
- Autoformalization of software requirements
- Formal methods for software systems and software architectures
AI-Driven Software Development and Assurance
- AI-driven software development processes
- Verification of AI systems
- Validation of AI agents
- Evaluation frameworks for AI systems
- Assurance cases for AI-enabled systems
- Runtime assurance
- Dependability of AI-native systems
- AI system certification
Software Intelligence and Modernization
- Software observability
- Architecture reconstruction and recovery
- AI-driven software modernization
- Legacy system transformation
- Continuous software evolution and maintenance
Why Join SustainAI?
Research Excellence
We are committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge through rigorous, high-quality research. We support researchers who combine scientific excellence with curiosity, collaboration, and real-world impact.
Research-Oriented Environment
SustainAI provides an environment where researchers can develop independent research agendas, establish international collaborations, supervise PhD students, and pursue competitive national and international funding opportunities.
Strong Research Ecosystem
Researchers joining SustainAI become part of a growing community working at the intersection of:
- AI-Driven Software Engineering
- Software Architecture and Evolution
- Software Quality and Assurance
- Software Modernization
- Secure and Trustworthy AI Systems
- Sustainable Software Engineering
Life in Vejle
Vejle offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a vibrant and innovative city environment with easy access to nature, family-friendly living, and strong connections to the rest of Denmark and Europe.
Expression of Interest
The official calls are currently being finalized.
Researchers interested in future opportunities are encouraged to send an expression of interest including:
- A short curriculum vitae
- A brief description of research interests
- A link to a Google Scholar, DBLP, or personal webpage
Contact
Professor Davide Taibi
LEGO® Chair / Professor
Head of SDU Vejle Campus Research Centre for Computer Science and AI
Email: taibi@imada.sdu.dk
University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
Faculty of Natural Science
Campus Vejle