PhD Candidate in Feminist AI to Counter Gender-Based Violence

Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan · Vollzeit

Brinellvägen 8, Stockholm, Schweden

Project Description Doctoral Field of Study: Information and Communication Technology The Department of Computing and Learning Systems (CLS) is seeking a PhD candidate for a fully funded research project on feminist AI to counter gender-based violence. The project aims to develop new AI methods that make gender-based violence on the internet visible by identifying not only explicit expressions of harassment and abuse, but also the structural silences and omissions that shape digital narratives. By combining the latest developments in large language models (LLM), natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning (ML), the project investigates how AI can identify missing voices, hidden patterns, and gaps in institutional accountability to contribute to more responsible, transparent, and socially conscious AI systems. The successful candidate will develop new machine learning models and evaluation methods, build large-scale datasets and knowledge graphs, collaborate with feminist organizations and civil society actors, and publish research results in leading AI conferences and journals. The project offers a unique opportunity to conduct research at the forefront of the intersection between artificial intelligence, equality, and justice. You will become part of an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment that values scientific excellence, intellectual curiosity, diversity, and research with genuine societal impact. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and actively work to create an inclusive, respectful, and supportive research environment where everyone has the opportunity to develop. We are convinced that diverse perspectives strengthen both research and innovation and especially encourage people from underrepresented groups in AI and computer science to apply for the position. Supervisor: University Lecturer Amir H. Payberah Eligibility for Admission To be admitted to doctoral education (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility: completed a degree at the advanced level, or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or acquired knowledge equivalent in substance in some other way within or outside the country. In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement of English equivalent to English B/6. Selection To succeed in your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. 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