Do you want to research the responsible use of AI in Nordic education, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employment and offers safe, favorable working conditions? Welcome to apply for employment as a postdoctoral fellow in the research project NordRAI at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University.
About us
The Faculty of Science and Technology conducts world-leading research in subject didactics. The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. We are currently Uppsala University’s third largest department, with 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 PhD students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. You can find more information about us on the Department of Information Technology website.
This position is linked to the research area of computer science education and you will be placed in the research group UpCERG (Uppsala Computing Education Research Group). UpCERG is one of the oldest and internationally most well-known groups in the field of computer science education, which means that you will be part of the research front.
Why work with us?
We offer a creative and inclusive workplace with high flexibility and strong collegial support. As a postdoctoral fellow with us, you will become an important part of a research team that is in an expansive phase. Here you will receive:
- An inspiring research environment with a high scientific level and clear societal relevance.
- Support in your continued research career through supervision, publication opportunities and international networks.
This postdoctoral position is linked to the research project NordRAI, funded by NordForsk. NordRAI is a collaboration between Uppsala University, Aarhus University (Denmark), University of Eastern Finland (Finland), and Western Norway Research Institute (Norway). The project group combines expertise in computer science didactics, work environment, pedagogical aids, ethical and equal opportunities aspects, especially in connection with AI in educational environments.
The project is about how artificial intelligence can be used responsibly in higher education and especially in collaborative forms. AI is a central part of today’s education and there is a great need to understand the consequences for student learning and the content of the education. The project has a focus on the perspective of responsible use in Nordic education.
NordRAI aims to:
- Support the development of evidence-based strategies for integrating AI into higher education in ways that promote agency, equality and responsible collaboration in four Nordic countries.
- Conduct data collection of real educational situations where students collaborate and AI is a clear part.
- Conduct data collection of real educational situations where teachers use AI in their teaching.
- Develop theories for how AI is part of knowledge development in collaborative forms.
- Contribute knowledge that strengthens sustainable digitalization and responsible use of AI in healthcare.
As a postdoctoral fellow, you will work closely with senior researchers in all phases of the project – from data collection and analysis to scientific publications and development of the new guidelines. Your work will be a central part of creating knowledge that supports a more sustainable, safe and work environment-conscious use of AI in Nordic healthcare. Your focus area will be higher education in Sweden, but collaboration with our partners in Denmark, Finland and Norway will be included.
Duties
As a postdoctoral fellow in NordRAI, you will have a central role in the empirical and collaborative parts of the project. You will be responsible in particular for:
- Planning, implementation and analysis of data collection with students and teachers in Sweden.
- Participation in international data collection together with the project teams in Denmark, Finland and Norway.
- Writing scientific articles and presenting project results at conferences and meetings.
- Close collaboration with the project’s research group and international reference group, including preparation of materials and analysis discussions.
This postdoctoral position is a 2-year career development position with a focus on research and includes a limited amount of teaching (20%).
The tasks are carried out in close collaboration with senior researchers and the project’s Nordic partners, and you will have very good opportunities to develop your independence as a researcher in computer science didactics, AI in Nordic education and theory development.
Requirements
PhD degree in Computing education research, Discipline based education, Computing or another for the position relevant subject, or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in one of the above subjects. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Priority will be given to applicants who have completed their degree no more than three years before the deadline for applications. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.
The position requires very good knowledge of qualitative methods. You must have documented experience in planning, implementing and analyzing qualitative empirical research and be able to work independently with analytical methods such as thematic analysis or similar. You must have a very good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in English.
Additional qualifications
- very good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish,
- experience in working in research projects with several partners,
- experience in interdisciplinary collaborations,
- experience in working with complex data materials,
- experience in international research collaborations,
- experience in co-creation processes (e.g. workshops or co-design),
- research on teaching in higher education,
- knowledge of higher education, teaching experience as a course leader in higher education.
About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of two years according to central collective agreement. Full time position. Starting date 1 May 2026 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.
For further information about the position, please contact: Mats Daniels (mats.daniels@it.uu.se, +46 708 918262)
Please submit your application by 7 April 2026, UFV-PA 2026/608.
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Submit your application through Uppsala University’s recruitment system.Placement:Department of Information TechnologyScope:Full timeWorking hours:100%Type of employment:Temporary positionPay:Individual salaryNumber of positions:1Town:UppsalaUnion representative:
Number of reference:UFV-PA 2026/608Last application date:7 April 2026
