Doctoral scholarship holder Behavioural Design

 Department: Faculty of Design Sciences

Regime Full-time

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The Design for interaction Lab in the Faculty of Design sciences is looking for a full-time doctoral scholarship holder in the field of behavioural design.

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of Design for interaction and Behavioural design.
• You actively participate in the research project “Behavioural design: Mapping out challenges and opportunities.“ Behavioural design is increasingly recognised as a key method and strategy for enabling social change.  However, as a sub-discipline of design, it is facing a number of key issues, including a lack of understanding of how it is actually used, and how effective it is. The suggested project seeks to address this by (1) engaging directly with key stakeholders in both the private and public sectors to explore how behavioural design is currently applied and understood. (2) conducting a systematic mapping review of relevant work in the public and private sector.
• You will contribute to the research project through conducting a literature review and engaging with key stakeholders through interviews and workshops.
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will help, in collaboration with project supervisors, in preparing a FWO PhD Fellowship fundamental research.
• You might be able to assist in teaching and some research support tasks related to the research project, although this will depend on the profile and willingness of the applicant.

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in either Design Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, anthropology or a related field.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• If applicable, your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• You have some experience conducting a literature review
• You have some experience conducting interviews and / or facilitating workshops
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year.
• The planned start date is October 1^st 2022, or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff.
• You will receive a laptop and a support to participate in conferences where appropriate.
• You will receive ecocheques, internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work in the brand new Design for Interaction lab, in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including August 16^th  (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter and your academic CV. Click here for the optional job application appendix for this type of position (BAP).
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure. We aim to organise the interviews around August 24^th.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact dirk.vanrooy@uantwerpen.be.

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.

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