Karlstad University

Doctoral reseacher in social sciences (youth, AI, and decision-making)

📍 Location
lappeenranta, etelä- arjala
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
July 02, 2026
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Job Description

LUT University has been a pioneering scientific university, bringing together the fields of science and business since 1969.

Do you want to explore how artificial intelligence shapes human thinking, learning, and decision-making in society? We are looking for a doctoral researcher to join LUT University and contribute to research on digitalisation and its societal implications.

The Department of Social Sciences is hiring a doctoral researcher in social sciences, specialising in youth reasoning, cognitive biases, and epistemic resilience in AI-mediated societies. The position aims to strengthen research on the digital society and social sustainability through longitudinal, mixed-method study of young people, artificial intelligence, and collective decision-making.

We are seeking a curious mind aspiring to an academic career, passionate about continuous learning, and aiming to contribute to socially relevant scientific knowledge.

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