About the position
The GIS Centre in Lund's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (MGeo) runs research in GeoAI and spatial intelligence. This post is on autonomous GIS: using large language models and multi-agent systems to plan geospatial workflows, and judging how reliable AI-generated analyses are.
The specific research questions are developed with your supervisors.
What you will do
- Carry out independent research leading to a thesis, mainly published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Take doctoral courses and seminars, and travel to conferences.
- Teaching and departmental work can take up to 20% of your time, which extends the employment.
Who can apply
- A second-cycle qualification, or at least 240 credits with at least 60 at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge, including an independent degree project of at least 30 credits.
- A master's in GIS, geoinformatics, computer science, AI or a close field.
- Skills in Python, machine learning and deep learning.
- Good written and spoken English. The application must be in English.
What is offered
- A salaried, fixed-term, full-time doctoral post at Lund University. The vacancy gives no salary figure.
- Four years of full-time study, starting on 7 January 2027 or as agreed.
How to apply
- Apply through Lund's vacancy portal by 25 November 2026.
- Send a CV, a personal letter on your interest and how the topic fits your background, and copies of your certificates or diplomas. Grades, references and recommendation letters are welcome.