Harko Verhagen

Stockholm University's Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is recruiting for five fully funded PhD positions in Computer and Systems Sciences, with research areas including Enterprise Architecture and Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models, AI-assisted Programming, Human-Computer Interaction and AI-supported creative programming, and Data Science. DSV is a vibrant, international research community with over 70 doctoral students and strong interdisciplinary and industry connections. PhD students benefit from competitive salaries, wellness benefits, and substantial support for academic development, including funding for books, conference travel, and professional growth. The department is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and will soon move to the main Frescati campus. Applicants must hold a second-cycle degree or equivalent, with specific coursework in Computer and Systems Sciences and English proficiency at CEFR B2. Selection is based on academic maturity, problem-solving skills, and subject-specific knowledge. The application deadline is October 15, 2025. Interested candidates should apply via Stockholm University's recruitment system, submitting a personal letter, CV, and all required documents in English. Supervisors include Simon Hacks, Janis Stirna, Åsa Smedberg, Aron Henriksson, Isak Samsten, Peter Idestam-Almquist, Preben Hansen, Harko Verhagen, Tony Lindgren, Jelena Zdravkovic, and Panagiotis Papapetrou. For more information, contact the listed supervisors or the Director of PhD studies. Stockholm University is committed to equal opportunities and a discrimination-free workplace.

Stockholm University’s Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is offering a PhD fellowship for a Doctoral Candidate in Information Society, starting 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is part of the EU Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Network Acting in Crisis: Understanding Social Complexity to improve Crisis Preparedness (SoCRISP), a multinational consortium training 15 doctoral candidates in advanced methods, theory, and transferable skills for crisis preparedness research. The project focuses on Governmental communication and citizen crisis preparedness . It combines social science theory, empirical case studies from Italy and Sweden, and computational modelling to study how social identities, trust in institutions, and socio-cultural contexts shape citizen responses to crises. A key output will be an agent-based social simulation model capturing how crisis communication is perceived and acted upon, with citizens and decision-makers involved in the design and validation process. The project includes cooperation with academic and non-academic partners, two one-month internships in Sweden and Italy, and participation in consortium meetings and PhD courses across different countries. DSV is an international and interdisciplinary research environment at Stockholm University, located on the campus in Kista, Stockholm. The department works at the intersection of technology, humanities, social sciences, and behavioural sciences, with a strong focus on how information and communication technologies can benefit people, organisations, and society. The successful candidate will join a vibrant doctoral community with opportunities for seminars, scientific exchange, and collaboration in academia and industry. The fellowship includes a competitive salary and wellness benefits, together with support for books, conference travel, and professional development. The position is fixed-term and normally corresponds to up to four years of full-time doctoral education, with possible departmental duties to a limited extent. Eligibility is strict. Applicants must meet Stockholm University’s general and specific doctoral entry requirements, including a second-cycle degree or equivalent, at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits in a relevant subject area, and a degree project of at least 15 credits. English proficiency at CEFR B2 level is required. Applicants must also satisfy MSCA Doctoral Network mobility rules and must not already hold a doctoral degree at the start of employment. Prior experience in social simulation, human behaviour, crisis communication, interdisciplinary work, and quantitative/qualitative methods is particularly meritorious. Applications must be submitted via Stockholm University’s recruitment system by 15 October 2026. The recommended application language is English.

Stockholm University’s Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is offering a PhD fellowship for a Doctoral Candidate in Information Society with a focus on Agent-Based Simulation of Social Behaviour . The position is part of the EU Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network Acting in Crisis: Understanding Social Complexity to improve Crisis Preparedness (SoCRISP), an international research and training network aimed at improving crisis preparedness through agent-based social simulation and complementary methods. The doctoral project, titled Citizens as social beings in a pandemic crisis , will combine social science concepts, theories, and models with epidemiological modelling to create realistic and holistic simulation models for pandemic preparedness and policy support. The work is interdisciplinary and involves cooperation with academic and non-academic partners, participation in consortium meetings, PhD courses, and two one-month internships in Sweden and Austria. DSV is a dynamic and international research environment at Stockholm University’s campus in Kista, north of central Stockholm. The department’s research connects technology with the humanities, social sciences, and behavioural sciences, making it a strong setting for work at the intersection of computational methods and society. The doctoral candidate will join a vibrant community with opportunities for seminars, scientific exchange, and collaboration across academia and industry. Funding includes a competitive salary, wellness benefits, and support for books, conference travel, and professional development. The appointment is a fixed-term doctoral studentship corresponding to up to four years of full-time doctoral education. Eligibility requirements are specific and important. Applicants must have a second-cycle degree or equivalent, meet the general doctoral admission criteria, and have completed at least 60 higher education credits at second-cycle level in a relevant subject area such as computer and systems sciences, behavioural science, psychology, humanities, education, health care services, or communication studies. A degree project/thesis of at least 15 credits is required. English proficiency equivalent to CEFR B2 is mandatory. In addition, MSCA Doctoral Network mobility rules apply: applicants must not have lived or carried out their main activity in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the start date, and applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree. The expected start date is 1 February 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The application deadline is 15 October 2026. Applicants should submit their materials through Stockholm University’s recruitment system and ensure that the application is complete and written in English.