Doctoral researcher in social sciences (youth, AI, and decision-making) - LUT University - Lappeenranta, Finland
Doctoral Researcher in Social Sciences
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Job Description
The Department of Social Sciences at LUT University is hiring a doctoral researcher to explore how digitalisation and artificial intelligence influence human cognition, learning, and decision-making, especially among youth and in educational contexts. The role involves completing a doctoral dissertation, participating in research projects, publishing, and engaging in dissemination activities. The position offers a research visit to the University of Zurich and involves teaching and research group support. Candidates should have a master's degree in relevant social sciences, fluency in English, and strong research and organizational skills.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 158 |
| Lahti, Finland | 106 |
| Lahden kampus, Finland | 10 |
| Remote - Global | 8 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 4 |
| Lahden kampus, Lahti, Finland | 3 |
| Lahden, Finland | 2 |
| Lappeenrannan kampus, Finland | 1 |
| Remote - Europe | 1 |
| Mikkeli, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant | 91 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 40 |
| Researcher | 18 |
| Professor | 7 |
| Professor in nuclear power engineering | 5 |
| Humanities and Information Services Specialist | 4 |
| Administrative Assistant | 4 |
| Logistics Professor | 4 |
| International Marketing Specialist | 4 |
| Researcher in Nuclear Engineering | 3 |
| Support Specialist | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Researcher | 2 |
| Grant writer | 2 |
| Content Coordinator | 2 |
| Professor in industrial engineering and management in sustainable energy systems | 2 |
| Grant Writer | 2 |
| Project researcher in laser processing and additive manufacturing | 2 |
| HR Specialist | 2 |
| Research Director | 2 |
| Researcher in Supply Management | 1 |
| Operations management researcher | 1 |
| Research Communication Assistant | 1 |
| Financial Reporting Specialist | 1 |
| Researcher Lecturer | 1 |
| Researcher in Dynamics and Control | 1 |
| Doctoral Researcher | 1 |
| Operations Management | 1 |
| Doctoral researcher in hydrogen production | 1 |
| Researcher in Chemistry | 1 |
| Researcher in Polymer Chemistry | 1 |
| IT Support Specialist | 1 |
| Researcher in Power Systems and Energy Management | 1 |
| Educator | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Intern | 42 |
| Mid-Level | 39 |
| Manager | 6 |
| Senior | 4 |
| Junior | 2 |
| None required | 2 |
| Expert | 1 |
| Professor | 1 |
LUT University appears in 294 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since April 2024. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Lappeenranta, Finland, Lahti, Finland, and Lahden kampus, Finland.
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Job Details
Responsibilities
- Analyze and document research results
- Contribute to international scientific publications
- Disseminate findings through conferences and team meetings
- Participate in national and international research projects
- Publish peer-reviewed articles
- Support dissemination activities such as policy briefs
- Assist in teaching bachelor’s and master’s students
- Support research group administration
Requirements
- Master's degree in sociology, psychology, education, media studies, or related fields
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
- Strong academic writing skills
- Motivation to publish during doctoral studies
- Good organizational skills and familiarity with research projects and grants
- Knowledge of research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative)
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
None required