PhD Position in Digital Transformation: Lund University is inviting applications for a doctoral student position in informatics, focusing on “Digital Transformation”. The program offers a full-time opportunity within a vibrant research department, specializing in various areas such as Decision Support, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence.
Designation
Doctoral Student in Informatics
Research Area
Digital Transformation, encompassing design, development, user perspectives, implementation, and evaluation of information systems.
Location
Lund University, Lund, Skåne County, Sweden
Eligibility / Qualification
General Admission Requirements:
- Have a second-cycle degree or equivalent.
- Completed courses comprising at least 240 credits, including at least 60 credits at the second-cycle level.
Specific Requirements:
- Proficiency in English and Swedish (written and spoken).
- Relevant educational background and skills related to the dissertation subject.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong ability to work independently and manage scientific problems, demonstrated through a Master’s thesis.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Relevant professional or work experience.
- Quality and content of previous written work.
Job Description
The doctoral student will primarily focus on their studies, with responsibilities including:
- Participation in research projects and postgraduate courses.
- Engaging in limited educational tasks and administrative duties (up to 20% of full-time work).
- Contributing to the department’s research environment and assisting in acquiring external funding.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply via the Lund University job application portal. The application must be submitted in Swedish or English and should include:
- A personal letter detailing research interests.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Academic transcripts.
- Master’s thesis or similar degree projects.
- A research proposal (max 1,500 words, not including references) on Digital Transformation.
- Any relevant documented language skills.
- Additional documents that support the application.
Application Portal Link: Lund University Job Application Portal
Last Date for Application
June 11, 2025
For additional contact information or inquiries, please refer to Christina Keller at christina.keller@ics.lu.se or consult the relevant unions at Lund University.
