PhD Student in Information Society (Agent-Based Social Simulation for Crises Preparedness)
Join a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network to advance crisis preparedness through agent-based social simulation.
Best for:Best for researchers with a background in social simulation, complex systems, or computational social science interested in crisis management.
Overview
Stockholm University is seeking a doctoral candidate to join an interdisciplinary research project focused on agent-based social simulation for crisis preparedness. This position is part of a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network, offering a unique opportunity to work within a vibrant international academic community. The successful candidate will develop advanced simulation models to improve societal resilience and decision-making during crises. You will collaborate with leading researchers and industry partners, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical applications in the information society domain.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement agent-based models to simulate social behavior during crisis scenarios.
- Conduct empirical research to inform and validate simulation parameters.
- Collaborate with international partners within the MSCA Doctoral Network.
- Contribute to the development of theoretical frameworks for crisis preparedness.
- Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and international conferences.
- Participate in network-wide training events and scientific exchange activities.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Social Science, or a related field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; high proficiency required.
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in agent-based modeling or social simulation techniques.
- Strong analytical and programming skills.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary research environment.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Must meet the MSCA mobility rule (not have resided or carried out main activity in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to recruitment).
- Must be an Early-Stage Researcher (in the first 4 years of research career).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-15
Applications must be submitted through the university's online recruitment portal. Please ensure all required documents are uploaded in the specified format before the deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts
- Research statement
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