Postdoctor in Design, we are looking for you who are interested in exploring and developing the area of design-for-change
We are looking for you who are interested in exploring and developing the area of design-for-change. We see design as a transforming business and discipline, which, based on deep insights into challenges, situations and users, creates experiences, artifacts and services that are sustainable, ethical and inclusive. Through a curious, creative and critical approach, we create conditions and meet needs in business, the public sector, society and academia. We are now looking for you who want to start a postdoctoral position in design to develop yourself and strengthen and further develop the design area and research environment.
Subject description
Design encompasses scientific and artistic approaches to sustainable design of technology, communication, services, environments and systems based on the challenges and opportunities of the individual and society
Project description
The research area is about using design as a creative development force to bring about change within an area or society at large. It includes an understanding of behavioral design and a foundation in practice-based design research where knowledge is developed through design work. Today’s challenges include, for example, digitalisation and climate change, which require new solutions that support people in more conscious choices. The project includes exploring design as a development force for a sustainable society. The research must take place in harmony with and in close relation to the design area, teaching and society. As an applicant, you are invited to submit preliminary ideas on the focus of research that suits your interests and your skills.
Duties
The duties of postdoctoral fellows primarily comprise research. Teaching and pedagogical development work may be included in the duties, up to a maximum of 20% of the working hours. You will participate in and actively contribute to collaboration with both national and international collaborative partners as well as with research groups within and outside Luleå University of Technology. You will also have the opportunity to participate in applying for external funds.
Qualifications
To be qualified for the position, you must hold a doctorate or an equivalent foreign degree within the relevant research domain. A doctoral degree awarded no more than three years before the application deadline provides a useful qualification. Candidates who have been awarded a doctoral degree at an earlier date may also be considered if there are special grounds, for example, different types of statutory leave of absence.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
Luleå University of Technology attaches great importance to suitability. Desired personal qualities include strong interpersonal skills, initiative, interest in development work, and the ability and intention to make an academic career.
Information
Full-time fixed term employment for two years with possibility of extension for up to a maximum of three years. Placement in Luleå. Start as soon as possible or by appointment.
For further information about the position, please contact tmp. head of subject Professor/Chair design Åsa Wikberg-Nilsson, +46 920-49 1342, asa.wikberg-nilsson@ltu.se or head of division Jörgen Normark, +46 920-49 1480, jorgen.normark@ltu.se
Union representatives:SACO-S Kjell Johansson, (+46)920-49 1529 kjell.johansson@ltu.se or OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se
Ansökan
In the years 2022–2023, Luleå University of Technology wishes to recruit to a number of prominent postdocs with the potential to contribute to our vision and goals and to develop their research activities in collaboration with other researchers and networks. Please have a look at our general call for applications to our position as a Prominent postdoctoral to Luleå University of Technology. If you are interested in this position we would like you to also post your application in the recruitment for Prominent postoctoral. Please note that the closing day for applications for the Prominent postdoctoral position is April 15, 2022.
Please apply for the position by clicking on the application button below. The application must include a cover letter and a description of your research profile explaining how the research profile supplements our research subjects and our research questions. Moreover, we ask you to submit your CV including referees, a list of research publications and university degree certificate(s). Please mark your application with the reference number below. The application and university degree certificate(s) should be in Swedish or English. Application to the Prominent postdoctoral position is made here.
Closing date for applications: April 15, 2022
Reference number: 843-2022