Doctoral student in education - national research school GRAITE

For the national research school GRAITE: Research School for Artificial Intelligence in Teacher Education, we are now looking for two doctoral students in education.  

We are looking for someone who: 

• Has a genuine interest in interdisciplinary studies and wants to work at the intersection of social sciences, humanities, language, literature, and AI development. 
• Are curious, analytical, and have good collaborative skills. 
• Want to contribute to the development of future education through research that is highly relevant to teacher education and the teaching profession. 

ABOUT GRAITE

GRAITE brings together researchers and doctoral students nationally and internationally to develop knowledge about how AI and digital technology are changing education, learning, and professions. The focus is on how teacher educators can understand, use, and critically examine AI - while preparing future teachers for a school system where AI is becoming increasingly important. The research program is characterized by interdisciplinarity and collaboration between the humanities, social sciences, technology, and pedagogy in strong national and international networks. The goal is to strengthen teacher educators' ability to develop and convey knowledge about AI in education that supports democratic and ethical values and enables new teaching practices. 

Your project should contribute to strengthening the scientific basis in one or more of the following areas:

• Teacher educators' digital competence and their ability to support teacher students' critical and responsible use of AI. 
• Development of and preparation for teaching practices with AI in teacher education and schools.
• Analysis of the opportunities and limitations of AI in relation to steering documents, national conditions, and society's digital transformation.
• Methods for integrating AI into teacher education in different subject areas. 

WE OFFER YOU

The School of Education and Communication (HLK) is one of four specialized schools within Jönköping University (JU). JU is a modern university characterized by internationalization and entrepreneurial spirit. It employs highly qualified, innovative, and enterprising staff from all over the world. With us, you will experience a creative interdisciplinary environment with excellent opportunities for personal development.

As a GRAITE doctoral student, you will become part of JU's AI network JAINe and meet researchers from all faculties. You will have the opportunity to teach and supervise in the teacher education program and the LeaDS master's program, where courses on AI in education are continuously being developed.

You will be supervised by an interdisciplinary team and be part of the GRADEResearch consortium, which brings together nine Swedish universities and several research schools in the field of digitalisation and learning. JU contributes special expertise in the social sciences and humanities, giving you the opportunity to develop projects that combine technological perspectives with humanistic and pedagogical insights. 

WORK TASKS

As a doctoral student, you will:

• Conduct research studies within GRAITE with a focus on education in relation to technology and AI.
• Develop a dissertation project that is clearly related to Swedish teacher education. 
• Actively participate in the research school's courses, seminars, and networks.
• Perform departmental duties equivalent to one year of full-time work (20% of full-time), including teaching primarily in the LeADS master's program and in HLK's teacher education programs. 

REQUIREMENTS

General entry requirements:

• achieved at least 240 credits, of which a minimum of 60 credits must have been achieved at second cycle level and 90 credits in pedagogy or another subject relevant to the focus of the research project, or in some other way acquired equivalent knowledge within or outside the country.     
• completed an independent project worth at least 15 credits that is relevant to the subject.
• an interest in building bridges between language, humanities, literature, technology, and AI.
• a research focus that is relevant to Swedish teacher education.
• good ability to express yourself in spoken and written Swedish and English. 

It is meritorious if you have:

• Teaching certification or experience working in schools or teacher training.
• Experience from international education or international collaborations.
• Previous experience from research or development projects related to digitalisation, AI or technology in education.
• Documented interest in education in relation to technology and artificial intelligence. 

INFORMATION

The doctoral program comprises four years of full-time doctoral studies but is normally carried out over a period of five years as it also includes departmental service, teaching or similar of a maximum of 20 percent. The doctoral position is full-time with start, 2026-05-01, or as agreed. The position is regulated in accordance with the agreement on fixed-term employment of doctoral students. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application by 2026-01-25. The selection process is ongoing, which means that appointments may be made before the final application date. Attachments are preferred in PDF format and should include the following documents:

• CV and personal letter describing your interest in the GRAITE research school and how your research profile relates to Swedish teacher education
• Certified certificates and degree certificates 
• Documented and verified academic qualifications
• Any scientific publications and essays
• Proposal for a preliminary research area or project idea of approximately five pages, which should include problem formulation(s), theoretical and methodological starting points, and a timetable for the implementation of the research work
• At least two references