Career opportunities (2023–2026)

Upon successful completion of the PhD programme candidates will qualify for employment that requires highly trained personnel with the competence to assess, initiate and develop projects relevant for digitalisation and society within their field of study. This includes research activities in academia, but also positions in public, private and civil society organisations that require advanced research competence.

Within the public sector candidates can for example pursue career opportunities and leading positions within health and social care, education and administration. Furthermore, the doctoral degree is suited to positions involving applied computer science, in private companies and civil society organisations both nationally and internationally, either as consultants or in relation to development work.