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PhD Candidate in Information Systems Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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About this position
This PhD position is based in the Department of Computer Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim and is part of the research group Information systems and computer-human interaction (ISCHI). The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary setting that connects information systems, sociotechnical analysis, and wider work on resilience and democratic robustness.
The project focuses on digital identity wallets in Norway, especially the emerging European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet and its implications for public and private services. The research examines how these wallets fit into existing digital identity infrastructures, how they interact with established practices and habits, and how their development is shaped by technical, political, institutional, and cultural conditions.
The position is embedded in the project “Cryptology and social life: Sovereignty, security and society meet digital wallets”, which brings together perspectives from information systems, STS, sociology, ethnography, and cryptology. The PhD candidate will work empirically with stakeholders and contribute to understanding the ecosystem of current solutions, the historical evolution of digital identity infrastructures, and a comparative view of Norway alongside other European efforts.
The post offers a strong research environment with seminars, guests, collaborative activities, conference opportunities, international publication, and engagement with societal actors. The project is designed as a full doctoral trajectory, with opportunities to develop research skills in an interdisciplinary setting while contributing to work on secure, privacy-preserving, and democratically aligned digital identity infrastructures.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master in Information Systems or an equivalent degree, including a major independent project of at least 30 ECTS equivalent to a master's thesis. They must have solid, documented expertise in sociotechnical perspectives and qualitative research methods, and be fluent in English, both orally and written. Candidates must meet admission requirements for the Faculty’s PhD programme in Computer Science, have an average grade of B or better on the master’s degree or equivalent, and provide a strong, relevant academic background. Fluency in a Scandinavian language is considered an advantage, and experience with research and scientific publication is also a strength.
How to apply
Apply electronically via Jobbnorge.no. Submit the application letter, project outline, transcripts and diplomas, CV, thesis copy or draft, relevant certificates/publications, and contact information for three referees. All attachments must be in Norwegian, a Scandinavian language, or English, and the application must be complete by the deadline.
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Professor at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Norway
Research Interests
Qualitative Method
Sociology
Human-computer Interaction
Computer Science
Information Technology
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