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Örebro University and the School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences are looking for one doctoral student in legal science with a focus on Regulation of AI, concluding with a doctoral degree. Start date: Fall 2025. Project description The doctoral position is part of the national research program the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program - Humanities and Society (WASP-HS). The aim of WASP-HS is to promote new interdisciplinary knowledge in the humanities and social sciences on the topic of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems and their impact on human and social development. The research program enables cutting-edge research, expertise and capacity building in the humanities and social sciences. For more information about the research and other activities conducted within WASP-HS, please visit the website (WASP-HS | Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program - Humanity and Society). The doctoral position is part of the WASP-HS Research Cluster “The Rule of AI — AI, Regulation, and Society” (WASP-HS Allocates 142 MSEK to Five Research Clusters on AI’s Societal Impact | WASP-HS), which is led by Örebro University in cooperation with Uppsala University and Stockholm University. The cluster will examine how AI is regulated. It will aim to understand the dynamics shaping AI governance and the role of AI in compliance and policy implementation. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, this cluster will seek to shape the future of AI governance in Sweden and beyond. Possible PhD topics include, inter alia, the question how a AI systems are regulated across different sectors, particularly given the tensions between horizontal and sector-specific (vertical) legislation; how the different oversight bodies take shape; how environmental aspects are regulated; how the rule of law and fundamental rights are protected etc. PhD students are encouraged to come up with their own topics in relation to the overarching aim of the cluster. As a doctoral student, you will be supervised by at least two supervisors (a principal supervisor and assistant supervisors). These are appointed after admission to suit your needs as a doctoral student. The programme, doctoral studentship, entry requirements and selection To see the job advertisement in its entirety visit: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/job/?jid=20250228 Information For more information about the programme and the doctoral studentship, contact prof. Martin Ebers, [email protected]. At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach. Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations. Application to the programme and for the doctoral studentship The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure. For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included: • Covering letter – describing why you are applying for this position • CV • Proof that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (e.g. copies of the original certificates and official transcripts for bachelor's and master's degrees) • Degree project/independent project • Other relevant documents, course and degree certificates verifying eligibility • Project description – detailing the topic and aim, research questions and outline, scientific relevance, theory, and method as well as material (10-15 pages, preferably in English) As a main rule, application documents and attachments are to be written in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English. Certificates and documents in other languages verifying your qualifications and experience must be translated by an authorised translator to Swedish or English. A list of authorised translators can be obtained from Kammarkollegiet (the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency), www.kammarkollegiet.se/engelska/start. When you apply for admission, you automatically also apply for a doctoral studentship. More information for applicants will be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/ The application deadline is 2025-09-01. We look forward to receiving your application! As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers. As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.