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We are seeking a Doctoral Candidate in Legal Science focusing on health data, artificial intelligence, and human rights in health and care
Linnaeus University has a unique opportunity to create Sweden's most modern and exciting legal science environment. The university also has a strong e-health environment, including the E-health Collaboration, a long-standing initiative with Kalmar County Council, aimed at creating a robust e-health ecosystem in Kalmar County with national and international visibility. At the intersection of these two initiatives is an important area concerning legal and human rights issues related to health data and the use of artificial intelligence in health and care. We are therefore recruiting a doctoral candidate under the supervision of Cristina Trenta, Professor of Public Law, to complement and develop the research environment at the Department of Legal Science in Kalmar, in close collaboration with the E-Health Institute and other environments connected to the e-health field.
We are seeking someone who wants to be on-site in Kalmar, build something new, develop the established, and collaboratively contribute to building a complete academic environment that makes an impact both within and outside the academic world. See further details at www.lnu.se/rv-miljo
The Department of Legal Science is organizationally affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Admitted to: Legal Science
Location: Kalmar
Since Linnaeus University is located in both Växjö and Kalmar, travel between locations may occur.
Employment Scope and Duration
The position is time-limited according to Chapter 5, Section 7 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). The position is full-time, with placement at the Department of Legal Science. According to the Higher Education Ordinance, a doctoral position should involve full-time work. If a doctoral candidate requests it, the employment may concern part-time work, however no less than 50% of full-time. Note that a doctoral candidate employed at 50% can only focus on their own education within the framework of the employment.
Commencement
Start date according to agreement.
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Welcome with your application no later than January 30, 2026.
Contact Persons
• Acting Head of Department: Associate Professor Katarina Hyltén-Cavallius,
[email protected]
• Research Leader: Professor Cristina Trenta
[email protected]
• HR Partner: Karolina Österdahl,
[email protected]
Linnaeus University aims to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity bring to the organization.
Register your application via the "Apply" button at the bottom of the advertisement. Applicants are requested to attach to their application a CV, personal letter, one copy of a relevant thesis, grades and certificates, and other relevant documents. Applicants are also encouraged to attach a proposed dissertation plan within the current research area. All documents must be attached digitally to the application. The application and other documents should be marked with the position's diary number. All documents referenced must be received by the university no later than 23:59 on the last application day.
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Linnaeus University is an employer that meets the requirements of the European Charter for Researchers and follows recruitment guidelines. Therefore, the university has received the HR Excellence in Research certification.
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