PhD Candidate in Sociology with a Focus on Ethnographic Research

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading universities. It has around 47,000 students and more than 8,800 staff in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our effort to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Job Responsibilities:

The position involves working closely with the project leader to analyze ethnographic data and develop publications focused on project-related issues concerning scientific collaboration, how machine learning models move between research sites, and methodological questions regarding the investigation of sociotechnical systems.

The work will include analyzing already collected data, gathering archival and documentation materials, and drafting scientific publications. The candidate is expected to develop their own research questions and analyses based on the overall purpose of the project, participate in regular project meetings, and closely collaborate with the PI regarding all aspects of the project.

Requirements:

• PhD in Sociology.
• Documented experience in ethnographic research, including study design, fieldwork, interviews, and data analysis.
• Documented experience in social science research on 3D modeling and/or machine learning.
• Documented experience in publishing in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent proficiency in Swedish and English.

Desirable:

• In the appointment, special emphasis will be placed on scientific competence.
• Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

The position is available as soon as possible and will last until June 31, 2026.

The Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of the country's leading knowledge centers for research and education in social and behavioral sciences. With operations in both Lund and Helsingborg, over 700 employees, and approximately 5,700 full-year students, the faculty is one of the largest at Lund University. We offer a creative academic environment with engaged students and staff. Our main task is to develop, convey, and manage knowledge about society, humans, and organizations in an environment characterized by openness, tolerance, and curiosity.

The Department of Sociology in Lund consists of three disciplines: sociology, social anthropology, and gender studies. Common to these is the attempt to understand and explain humans and society in their social, cultural, and historical contexts. The department's research encompasses empirical studies of central contemporary issues, critical social analysis, and the development of social science theories and methods.

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