Dimitra Petrakaki
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AI Selecting or Evaluating Humans: Professional and Ethical Tensions in the Use of AI in Organisations (ESRC Centre for Digital Futures at Work PhD Studentship, 2026) University of Sussex in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Business Ethics
Funding
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Sussex
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About this position
This PhD studentship at the University of Sussex Business School explores the professional and ethical tensions arising from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in organisational settings, particularly in the selection and evaluation of humans. The project is part of the ESRC Centre for Digital Futures at Work, focusing on how AI technologies are reshaping workplace practices, decision-making, and management processes.
Supervised by Professor Dimitra Petrakaki and Dr Zahira Jaser, the research will critically examine the implications of algorithmic management, ethical dilemmas, and the impact of digital technologies on organisational behaviour. The studentship is ideal for candidates interested in business, management, information technology, and the intersection of technology and ethics.
Applicants should have a strong academic background in business, management, or related fields, with a keen interest in AI and its organisational applications. The University of Sussex offers a vibrant research environment, with access to interdisciplinary resources and expertise in digital futures and workplace innovation.
Funding details are not specified in the current announcement. The application deadline is 15 May 2026. Prospective students are encouraged to prepare a comprehensive application, including academic transcripts, CV, and a personal statement outlining their research interests and motivation for pursuing this topic.
For further information, candidates may contact the supervisors or visit the project link provided. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on AI, ethics, and organisational change within a leading UK institution.
Funding details
Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
What's required
Applicants should hold a good undergraduate degree (typically a 2:1 or above) in a relevant subject such as business, management, information technology, or a related field. A master's degree is desirable but not essential. Strong interest in AI, ethics, and organisational studies is expected. English language proficiency is required as per University of Sussex standards.
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Professor at University of Sussex Business School
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Health Communication
Organizational Communication
Information Technology
Workplace Dynamics
Time Management
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