The KTH Royal Institute of Technology invites applications for a doctoral student position in AI and the future of teacher education, located in Stockholm, Sweden. This opportunity is part of the LEaP (Learning, Education and Pedagogy) research group within the Department of Learning in Engineering Sciences, School of ITM. The project focuses on advancing research capacity in teacher education across eight Swedish higher education institutions, with a strong emphasis on science and technology didactics, digital pedagogies, and supporting Sweden’s national STEM strategy and AI mandate.

The doctoral student will contribute to raising the standard of evidence-based science and technology teaching in Swedish classrooms, addressing challenges such as declining student interest in STEM subjects and the need for robust subject knowledge in teacher training. The research group offers a collaborative environment with expertise in pedagogy, mathematics, technology, and computing. The position is also affiliated with the National Doctoral School in Science and Technology Education Research for Teacher Educators (FontD).

Supervision will be provided by Professor Arnold Pears. The position is full-time and temporary, with employment for up to four years, renewable annually or biannually. The doctoral student will receive a monthly salary according to KTH’s doctoral student salary agreement and enjoy employee benefits, including a creative and dynamic workplace, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and sustainability.

Applicants must have a second cycle degree (master’s or equivalent), or at least 240 higher education credits (including 60 second-cycle credits), or substantially equivalent knowledge. Fluency in English and Swedish is mandatory, with English proficiency equivalent to English B/6. Selection criteria include the ability to work independently and collaboratively, professional approach, and analytical skills. Applications must include a CV, application letter, certified diplomas and grades, language certificates, translations if necessary, and representative publications or technical reports.

To apply, submit your application via KTH’s recruitment system by March 12, 2026. For further information, contact Professor Arnold Pears at [email protected]. The position reference number is PA-2026-0325. Join KTH to shape the future of education, research, and innovation in a leading international technical university.