Uppsala University
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PhD in Media and Communication Studies on AI Chatbot Use and Young People’s Well-being Uppsala University in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded doctoral studentship for four years of full-time study. The position is 100% employment, with teaching and research administration possible up to 20% of duties. Salary is according to agreement.
Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Uppsala University
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Uppsala University’s Department of Informatics and Media is advertising a fully funded PhD position in Media and Communication Studies, based in Uppsala, Sweden. The doctoral student will join the project AI Confidential: Emerging Forms of AI Chatbot Use for Emotional Support and Personal Well-being Among Young Swedes, funded by the Swedish Research Council.
The project examines how young people aged 15–18 interpret and relate to AI as a conversational partner in personal areas of life, and how healthcare providers respond to this development. The doctoral student is expected to plan and conduct empirical studies within the project, working closely with the research team and an existing collaboration with Youth Guidance Centres in Sweden’s Västmanland Region.
Research keywords: Media and Communication Studies, AI chatbots, conversational AI, emotional support, personal well-being, young people, digital media studies, qualitative methods, interviews, surveys, critical and interdisciplinary approaches.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Media and Communication Studies or a closely related field, or meet equivalent higher-education credit requirements. The post requires documented research-related experience, experience with interview methods and/or surveys, and the ability to conduct qualitative interviews in Swedish. Excellent spoken and written English is also required.
Funding and employment: the position is a 4-year doctoral studentship at 100% employment. Teaching and research administration may be included up to 20% of duties. Salary is according to agreement.
Application materials: cover letter, two-page doctoral project plan in English, CV with certified academic documents, two letters of recommendation, copies of independent academic works, and any other supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deadline: 13 November 2026. Applications must be submitted through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.
Funding details
Fully funded doctoral studentship for four years of full-time study. The position is 100% employment, with teaching and research administration possible up to 20% of duties. Salary is according to agreement.
What's required
Applicants must meet doctoral entry requirements by holding a Master’s degree in Media and Communication Studies or a closely related/equivalent field, or by having completed at least 240 higher-education credits with at least 90 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits in Media and Communication Studies or a closely related/equivalent field, or by having acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. The candidate should have a strong interest in young people’s living conditions and new technologies, documented experience with research-related tasks in Media and Communication Studies (for example a Master’s thesis), documented experience with interview methods and/or surveys, and the ability to conduct qualitative research interviews in Swedish. Fluency in Swedish and excellent spoken and written English are required. Collaboration, initiative, independence, and a critical, reflective, analytical approach are important, and personal suitability must be documented.
How to apply
Apply through Uppsala University’s recruitment system. Include a cover letter, a two-page doctoral project plan in English, CV with certified academic documents, two letters of recommendation, copies of independent academic works, and any other supporting documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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