Monitoring Hub for Mapping and Surveying Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Societal Engagement in the Nordic Region

The project aims to develop a normative framework for responsible AI governance in public administration grounded in the concept of digital dignity. It seeks to assess how AI systems affect institutional legitimacy, public trust, and discretionary decision-making, and to promote AI designs that align with democratic values, equity, and accountability.

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The project is based on the assumption that AI governance in public administration overly focuses on procedural compliance while neglecting systemic effects on legitimacy, trust, and discretion. Although AI promises efficiency and accuracy, it can undermine accountability, equity, and public values. The project introduces digital dignity as a normative lens to assess AI’s societal embedding and democratic impact, proposing a new governance framework and a Nordic monitoring hub to evaluate AI’s long-term societal effects.

Goals

The project aims to introduce two key innovations: (i) a new normative AI-governance framework based on the concepts of digital dignity and responsiveness to public needs, and (ii) a regionally anchored, long-term monitoring Hub to evaluate and track AI's societal impact in the participating Nordic countries by providing a structured platform for monitoring, critical assessment, and engagement with both experts and the public.

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Project period:
1.1.2026–31.12.2028

Project funding:
NordForsk

Project manager

Maud Reveilhac

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

Social Sciences

Maud.Reveilhac@lut.fi

+358 50 520 3871

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PhD position in Innovation Governance

A full‑time PhD position is available within the RAISE Monitor Hub, a NordForsk‑funded research project focusing on responsible and trustworthy artificial intelligence in the public sector. The position is hosted at the University of Iceland, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science.

The PhD project lies within the field of innovation governance and focuses on the responsible implementation and use of artificial intelligence in public administration. The project is funded by NordForsk as part of the RAISE Monitor Hub project and will be conducted in collaboration with researchers in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Further information on the RAISE Monitor Hub.

Main responsibilities

Development of the research project.
Data collection, processing, and interpretation.
Participation in software development.
Presentation of research results both orally and in writing, including the publication of articles in peer‑reviewed journals.
Participation in teaching and supervision of graduate students.

Qualification requirements

A master’s degree in industrial engineering or related fields, including computer science and data science, or a master’s degree that combines social sciences or humanities with an engineering background. The applicant must have completed the degree by the time the position begins.
Interdisciplinary master’s studies are an advantage.
Experience with social science or humanities research methods is an advantage.
Work experience in public administration is an advantage.
Technical knowledge or experience with artificial intelligence is an advantage.
General competence in software development is an advantage.
Ambition and the ability to tackle demanding tasks.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in an organized manner.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to present research results in written and spoken form.
Good proficiency in English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of Icelandic is an advantage.

Employment is contingent upon the applicant formally applying for PhD studies at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science at the University of Iceland and having the application approved by the faculty.

How to Apply

Please Find the advertisemnt (PhD position in Innovation Governance) with this link

For more details https://english.hi.is/about-ui/working-ui/vacancies

Further information

The successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.

The following documents must accompany the application:

• Curriculum vitae

• Cover letter describing how the applicant meets the qualification requirements

stated in the advertisement and what they consider they can contribute to the

position

• Certified copies of diplomas

• Contact information for referees

All applications will be answered, and applicants will be informed of the outcome once a

decision has been made. Applications may remain valid for six months after the

application deadline.

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