{"id":21373,"date":"2025-06-26T18:42:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T16:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordmedianetwork.org\/?post_type=vacant-positions&#038;p=21373"},"modified":"2025-06-26T18:42:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T16:42:23","slug":"doctoral-student-in-technology-and-society-with-focus-on-ai-and-the-welfare-state","status":"publish","type":"vacant-positions","link":"https:\/\/nordmedianetwork.org\/sv\/latest\/vacant-positions\/doctoral-student-in-technology-and-society-with-focus-on-ai-and-the-welfare-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctoral Student in Technology and Society with Focus on AI and the Welfare State"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept of Technology and Society&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world\u2019s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malm\u00f6. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description of the workplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The doctoral student will be part of the research cluster The AI \u200b\u200bWelfare State. The research cluster is a cross-university and cross-disciplinary collaboration led by researchers at Lund University, Karlstad University and S\u00f6dert\u00f6rn University, and funded by The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program \u2013 Humanity and Society (WASP-HS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The research group environment at LTH in Lund, led by Stefan Larsson, focuses on social science-oriented but multidisciplinary issues linked to AI, with affiliated researchers at both junior and senior levels.&nbsp;Collaborations exist within the Engineering Faculty as well as within the Faculty of Medicine, Law, Social Sciences and the Humanities, and universities in Finland, Germany and Japan. The research group has a working space at LTH, and is part of the Department of Technology and Society. Read more about the research group on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/portal.research.lu.se\/en\/organisations\/ai-and-society\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Portal of Lund University<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The doctoral student will be part of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wasp-hs.org\/graduate-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">national research school organized by WASP-HS<\/a>, which is a national research program in Sweden. The vision of WASP-HS is to foster novel interdisciplinary knowledge in the humanities and social sciences about AI and autonomous systems and their impact on human and social development. WASP-HS enables cutting edge research, expertise, and competence building in the humanities and social sciences. The WASP-HS graduate school trains promising young researchers to understand the challenges and implications of autonomous systems and AI in society. A complement to students\u2019 doctoral studies, the graduate school offers courses, a summer school, a winter conference, a semester abroad, and study visits both within Sweden and internationally. Students work collaboratively to solve real-world problems and are equipped with the theories, methods, and background critical for investigating questions on the consequences of AI and autonomous systems for humanity and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subject description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The doctoral subject Technology and Society encompasses multi- and interdisciplinary studies on the role, interaction, regulation and significance of technology within society. Research includes both qualitative and quantitative studies, and is often characterized by a diversity of methods and theories from technical perspectives, social sciences, law and natural sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work duties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies by participating in research projects and third cycle courses. Work duties may also include teaching and other departmental responsibilities (of not more than 20% of a full-time position).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PhD will contribute to the research cluster The AI \u200b\u200bWelfare State through a well-defined sub-project formulated in a dialogue between the doctoral student and their supervisor(s). The cluster is five years long and starts in the fall of 2025. As AI technology is integrated into public services and welfare systems, vulnerabilities may arise that endanger both technical systems and infrastructure, and the individuals affected by them. The cluster will develop theoretical and empirical knowledge of emerging AI vulnerabilities in three areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>imaginaries, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any of these areas would be a good starting point for this PhD project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interdisciplinary cluster aims to develop a new theory of the AI \u200b\u200bwelfare state to ensure that AI technologies support, rather than undermine, public values \u200b\u200bsuch as justice, transparency and social cohesion. Through its ambitious empirical and theoretical research and a well-integrated outreach programme, the cluster aims to highlight AI vulnerabilities for policymakers and the public, facilitating a well-informed and sustainable AI welfare state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Detailed description of the work duties, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Empirical data collection, for example, policy document analysis, stakeholder interviews, participant observation, and\/or literature studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentations at seminars and conferences, for example, at international conferences, the Swedish and WASP-HS research communities, and within the cluster and department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authoring scientific articles in English, and possibly also reports or shorter accessible texts in English or another relevant language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission requirements&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Technology and Society if the applicant has:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>at least 30 credits awarded in the second cycle relevant to the subject area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional requirements:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excellent oral and written proficiency in English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated knowledge and experience of social science methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good communication skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to collaborate within the research group and with different professions in the research project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work independently, plan and deliver over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessment criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student\u2019s potential to benefit from and complete such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An assessment of ability to independently formulate and conduct a research project.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Written and oral communication skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other assessment criteria:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experience in social science research or studies in relevant disciplines (for example, political science, public administration studies, sociology, sociology of law, science and technology studies) preferably with a focus on how AI, algorithms, data or automation affect the public sector or its governance issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.&nbsp;<br>Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lunduniversity.lu.se\/about-university\/work-lund-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work at Lund University<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terms of employment&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 \u00a7\u00a7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start no later than 19 January 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications shall be written in Swedish\/Norwegian\/Danish or English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The candidates selected for the next step will be asked to design a brief research\/project plan that can contribute in a relevant way to a designated area in the cluster (AI and the welfare state, see description above) and at the same time fit within the environment and expertise available in the research group in Lund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LTH is Lund University\u2019s Faculty of Engineering. At LTH we educate people, build knowledge for the future and work hard for the development of society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative advancements in technology, architecture and design. We have nearly 10,000 students. Every year, our researchers \u2013 many of whom work in world-leading profile areas \u2013 publish around 100 theses and 2 000 scientific findings. In addition, many of our research and degree projects are transformed into innovations. Together we explore and create \u2013 to benefit the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept of Technology and Society&nbsp; Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked&#8230;","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","country":[23],"class_list":["post-21373","vacant-positions","type-vacant-positions","status-publish","hentry","country-sweden"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Doctoral Student in Technology and Society with Focus on AI and the Welfare State - NordMedia Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/nordmedianetwork.org\/sv\/latest\/vacant-positions\/doctoral-student-in-technology-and-society-with-focus-on-ai-and-the-welfare-state\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"sv_SE\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Doctoral Student in Technology and Society with Focus on AI and the Welfare State - NordMedia Network\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Dept of Technology and Society&nbsp; 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