PhD student in Computing Science with focus on AI Policy and Climate Risk Narratives

Umeå University

Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden
Temporary position
Posted May 31, 2026

Job Description

Project description

This PhD project will explore how Artificial Intelligence, in particular AI-based simulations, data-driven modelling, and generative systems, can support policymakers in addressing climate change by developing and testing human-centered climate risk scenarios and narratives. The aim is to investigate how computational and AI-driven tools can help design strategies that are both evidence-based and publicly accessible, bridging the gap between complex scientific knowledge and societal decision-making. 

Key aspects include: 

  • Applying AI-based simulations, computational modelling, and/or data-driven analysis to assess the impact of different climate policy pathways. 
  • Developing interactive AI-based narratives that communicate climate risks in ways that resonate with diverse audiences, using participatory human-centered methods. 
  • Supporting policymakers in designing strategies that combine technical and scientific robustness ...