PhD Candidate: Digital Sovereignty & Information Systems

Thomas Østerlie; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An exciting mission in society

International professional environment

Career guidance during PhD

Open and inclusive working environment

SPK pension benefits

Norwegian language training (A2)

Job summary

NTNU invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in Computer Science focusing on how public and private organizations navigate digital sovereignty challenges in Norway.

Responsibilities include completing the doctoral program, conducting and publishing sociotechnical research, and participating in national and international scholarly activities, with teaching duties optional for selected candidates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in information systems or interdisciplinary background with computing, social sciences, or law.
• Strong academic background with avg grade equal to B or higher per NTNU scale.
• Demonstrated knowledge in sociotechnical traditions and qualitative methods.
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out and publish high-quality research within the described framework.
• Participate in the national research community on digital sovereignty.
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and research stays.

Skills

Sociotechnical knowledge

Qualitative research methods

English language skills

Academic writing and communication

Independent work and collaboration

Education

Master's degree in information systems or related

Job description

NTNU invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in Computer Science focusing on how public and private organizations navigate digital sovereignty challenges in Norway.

Responsibilities include completing the doctoral program, conducting and publishing sociotechnical research, and participating in national and international scholarly activities, with teaching duties optional for selected candidates.