Doctorant en Technologie et Société Spécialisé en IA et État-Providence

Présentation de l’Offre d’Emploi

Poste : Doctorant en technologie et société avec un accent sur l’IA et l’État-providence
Entreprise : Lunds universitet

Lunds Universitet, fondée en 1666, est reconnue parmi les meilleures universités mondiales. Avec environ 47 000 étudiants et plus de 8 800 employés, l’université se consacre à la recherche et à l’éducation, en mettant en avant la diversité et l’égalité des sexes comme des atouts.

Description du Poste

Le doctorant intégrera le cluster de recherche "L’État-providence lié à l’IA", une collaboration interdisciplinaire financée par The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program – Humanity and Society (WASP-HS). Les travaux se dérouleront au sein de l’environnement de recherche à LTH, sous la direction de Stefan Larsson. Ce travail vise à étudier les défis posés par l’intégration de l’IA dans les systèmes de bien-être public.

Environnement de Travail

Ce projet s’inscrit dans le cadre du programme national WASP-HS, qui cherche à promouvoir une connaissance interdisciplinaire concernant l’IA et ses impacts sur la société. Le programme inclut des cours, une école d’été, une conférence d’hiver et des visites d’étude à l’international, permettant aux doctorants de faire face aux défis que représente l’IA.

Thème de Recherche

Le sujet de recherche, Technologie et Société, englobe des études interdisciplinaires concernant le rôle et l’impact de la technologie dans notre société. Cela implique des investigations tant qualitatives que quantitatives.

Tâches et Responsabilités

Les doctorants seront impliqués dans les projets de recherche, et pourront également enseigner (jusqu’à 20% du poste). Les tâches comprendront :

• Collecte de données empiriques, telles que l’analyse de documents politiques ou des entretiens avec les parties prenantes.
• Présentations lors de séminaires et conférences.
• Rédaction d’articles scientifiques en anglais.

Le doctorant participera à un projet de sous-recherche allant de la gouvernance aux pratiques de l’IA, visant à établir de nouvelles théories sur l’État-providence de l’IA, garantissant ainsi que les technologies soutiennent des valeurs publiques telles que la justice et la transparence.

Exigences d’Admission

Les candidats doivent répondre aux critères généraux d’admission pour les études de troisième cycle, notamment :

• Diplôme de second cycle ou équivalent.
• Minimum de 30 crédits en second cycle en rapport avec le domaine.

Exigences Supplémentaires :

• Excellente maîtrise de l’anglais à l’oral et à l’écrit.
• Expérience en méthodes sociales.
• Compétences en communication et capacité de collaboration.

Critères d’Évaluation

La sélection se basera principalement sur le potentiel académique du candidat :

• Connaissances et compétences pertinentes pour le projet de thèse.
• Capacité à formuler et réaliser un projet de recherche de manière autonome.
• Expérience en recherche en sciences sociales.

Conditions d’Emploi

Le poste est une affectation à durée déterminée de quatre ans, commençant au plus tard le 19 janvier 2026. Lund University offre des conditions avantageuses, incluant des congés annuels généreux et un bon régime de retraite.

Procédure de Candidature

Les candidatures doivent être rédigées en suédois, norvégien, danois ou anglais. Elles doivent inclure une lettre de motivation, un CV, des relevés de notes et des lettres de recommandation. Les candidats sélectionnés devront proposer un plan de recherche pertinent pour le cluster.

La date limite de candidature est le 3 septembre 2025.

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Ce poste représente une opportunité unique pour ceux qui souhaitent allier recherche, technologie et sciences sociales au sein d’un environnement collégial et innovant. Les candidatures traitées équitablement et respectueusement encouragent la diversité, garantissant un espace de travail inclusif et éthique à Lund University.

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📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:37:14 GMT

🏢 Entreprise : Lunds universitet

📍 Lieu : Lund, Skåne

💼 Intitulé du poste : Doctoral student in technology and society with focus on AI and the welfare state

💶 Rémunération proposée :

📝 Description du poste : Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.Description of the workplaceThe doctoral student will be part of the research cluster The AI ​​Welfare State. The research cluster is a cross-university and cross-disciplinary collaboration led by researchers at Lund University, Karlstad University and Södertörn University, and funded by The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program – Humanity and Society (WASP-HS).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. 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 .The doctoral student will be part of the , 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’ 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.Subject descriptionThe 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.Work dutiesDoctoral 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).The PhD will contribute to the research cluster The AI ​​Welfare 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:

• governance
• imaginaries, and
• practices.

Any of these areas would be a good starting point for this PhD project.The interdisciplinary cluster aims to develop a new theory of the AI ​​welfare state to ensure that AI technologies support, rather than undermine, public values ​​such 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.Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

• Empirical data collection, for example, policy document analysis, stakeholder interviews, participant observation, and/or literature studies
• Presentations at seminars and conferences, for example, at international conferences, the Swedish and WASP-HS research communities, and within the cluster and department
• Authoring scientific articles in English, and possibly also reports or shorter accessible texts in English or another relevant language

Admission requirementsA person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Technology and Society if the applicant has:

• at least 30 credits awarded in the second cycle relevant to the subject area.

Additional requirements:

• Excellent oral and written proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of social science methods
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate within the research group and with different professions in the research project.
• Ability to work independently, plan and deliver over time.

Assessment criteriaSelection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s 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: * Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.

• An assessment of ability to independently formulate and conduct a research project.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

• 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.

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.We offerLund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.
Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee .Terms of employmentOnly 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 §§.Start no later than 19 January 2026.How to applyApplications 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.).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.LTH is Lund University’s 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 – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – 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 – to benefit the world.We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts. Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Lund | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2025/1856 | Kontakt: Astrid Byrman, HR administrator , Astrid Byrman, HR-administratör , Stefan Larsson, research group leader , Stefan Larsson, forskargruppschef , | Facklig företrädare: OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet kansli@saco-s.lu.se, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet kansli@saco-s.lu.se, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, | Publicerat: 2025-06-26 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-09-03

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