PhD Candidate: Digital Sovereignty & Governance

EURAXESS Ireland; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and inclusive working environment

Free Norwegian language training at A2

Job summary

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in the Department of Computer Science. The project explores governance and architectural strategies for digital sovereignty in public and private sectors.

The PhD, within Information Systems, emphasizes sociotechnical aspects, governance, and qualitative methods. The appointment includes teaching duties and an international research environment in Trondheim.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant Master's degree in information systems or interdisciplinary background within computing, social sciences, law or equivalent.
• Degree must include a major independent project (minimum 30 ECTS) equivalent to a master’s thesis.
• Demonstrated knowledge in sociotechnical traditions.
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methods.
• Good written and oral English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out and publish research of good quality within the framework described above.
• Participate in the national research community on digital sovereignty.
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions.

Skills

Sociotechnical knowledge

Qualitative research methods

Written English

Oral English

Education

Master's degree in information systems or interdisciplinary field

Master's thesis (≥30 ECTS)

Job description

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in the Department of Computer Science. The project explores governance and architectural strategies for digital sovereignty in public and private sectors.

The PhD, within Information Systems, emphasizes sociotechnical aspects, governance, and qualitative methods. The appointment includes teaching duties and an international research environment in Trondheim.