7 Aug 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
- Department: FEBA
- Research Field: Computer science; Engineering » Computer engineering; Information science » Information management; Economics » Marketing
Offer Description
Researcher R1 (project PhD student) on an employment contract within the ConsuWAIS Project
Your Function
- Conducting cutting-edge research in the fields of artificial intelligence and consumer behavior.
- Designing, developing, and evaluating artificial intelligence (AI)-based techniques and algorithms related to consumer behavior and manipulative online practices.
- Identifying gaps and proposing appropriate scientific solutions.
- Applying and evaluating generative AI technology to enhance the customer experience
Expertise required
- Master’s degree in: Artificial Intelligence; Data Science; Business Analytics; Business and Economics (relevant to fields 3.7 and 3.8); Digital Markets; Marketing, Advertising; Marketing Communications; Consumer behaviour; Digital Media and Societies; Computer Science and Software Engineering; Cognitive Science and Psychology; or an equivalent field.
- Expertise in one or more of the following research areas: behavior change technology, consumer influence, data science, artificial intelligence, computational modeling, reasoning and knowledge representation, digital communications, UX.
- Programming in Python, R, SQL; experience with tools such as Google Analytics, AWS, Looker, Tableau, or similar is a plus — or a willingness to learn.
- Excellent command of both English and Bulgarian.
- Publications in the field are a plus.
Where to apply
E-mail: sbialkova@feb.uni-sofia.bg
Requirements
Research Field: Computer science
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field: Economics
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Master’s degree in: Consumer Behavior; Artificial Intelligence; Data Science; Business Analytics; Business and Economics (relevant to fields 3.7 and 3.8); Digital Markets; Marketing, Advertising; Marketing Communications; Digital Media and Societies; Computer Science and Software Engineering; Cognitive Science and Psychology; or an equivalent field.
Specific Requirements
- Expertise in one or more of the following research areas: behavior change technology, consumer influence, data science, artificial intelligence, computational modeling, reasoning and knowledge representation, digital communications, UX.
- Programming in Python, R, SQL; experience with tools such as Google Analytics, AWS, Looker, Tableau, or similar is a plus — or a willingness to learn.
- Excellent command of both English and Bulgarian.
- Publications in the field are a plus.
Languages: BULGARIAN
Level: Excellent
Languages: BULGARIAN
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Website for additional job details: https://uni-sofia.bg/index.php/bul/obrazovanie/doktoranturi/priem_na_proektni_doktoranti_ot_09_avgust_2026_g_do_09_septemvri_2026_g
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: FEBA, Sofia University
Country: Bulgaria
City: Sofia
Contact
City: Sofia
Website: https://www.uni-sofia.bg/
Street: 15 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd.
Postal Code: 1504
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