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PhD Fellowship at the Department of Design and Communication

The Department of Design and Communication at the University of Southern Denmark in Kolding invites applications for a PhD fellowship. The position is available from 1 September 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Design and Communication comprises research, study programs and knowledge dissemination within the fields of Participatory Design, Social Design and Design Culture, Information Science, International Business Communication, Library Science, Tourism, Interaction and Technology among others. For more information, please visit www.sdu.dk/idk. The PhD fellowship is a unique opportunity to propose a research project within these research areas combined with one or more of the strategic fields within the department:

Learning computational thinking
Sustainability and environmental humanities
A humanistic approach to participatory entrepreneurship

Further information is available from Head of Department Marianne Wolff Lundholt at phone: +45 6550 1339, email: malu@sdu.dk

Application, salary and conditions of employment etc.
A PhD Fellowship is a three-year position. Employment ends automatically by the end of the period. The holder of the fellowship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the Protocol on PhD Research Fellow signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) of 10 November 2015, enclosure 5, Cirkulære om overenskomst for Akademikere i staten 2019 (the document only exists in Danish).

To qualify for a PhD position, you must have completed a relevant master's degree with a good assessment by the application deadline.

The application should include:

Special PhD-application form found here
Curriculum Vitae
Detailed project description, no more than 5 pages
Examination certificates
A maximum of 2 of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication. For any publication with a co-author, a co-author statement must be submitted as part of the pdf-file

Application and all appendices must be in Danish, English or one of the Scandinavian languages. Please always include a copy of original diploma/certificates.

We only accept files in pdf-format no more than 10 MB per file. In case you have more than one file per field you need to combine the pdf-files into a single file, as each field handles only one file. We do not accept zip-files, jpg or other image files. All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee and the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns him/her. The assessment report will subsequently be forwarded to the Head of Department who will assemble an appointments committee. An interview may form part of the overall assessment of the applicants’ qualifications. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.

If the application does not meet the requirements mentioned above, the Faculty of Humanities may reject your application without further notice. Applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.

Shortlisting and tests may be used in the assessment process. Please note that only a shortlisted applicant will receive an assessment.

Applications should be sent electronically via the link “apply online” and the Faculty expects applicants to read the information “How to apply” before applying.

We recommend that as an international applicant you take the time to visit Working in Denmark where you will find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark, as well as the International Staff Office at SDU.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Further information about the PhD-program at the Faculty of Humanties can be found here.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Application, salary and conditions of employment etc.
A PhD Fellowship is a three-year position. Employment ends automatically by the end of the period. The holder of the fellowship is not allowed to have other paid employment during the three-year period.

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations), Cirkulære om overenskomst for Akademikere i staten 2019 (the document only exists in Danish).

To qualify for a PhD position, you must have completed a relevant master's degree with a good assessment by the application deadline.

The application should include:

Special PhD-application form found here
Curriculum Vitae
Detailed project description, no more than 5 pages
Examination certificates
A maximum of 2 of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication. For any publication with a co-author, a co-author statement must be submitted as part of the pdf-file

Application and all appendices must be in Danish, English or one of the Scandinavian languages. Only material in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and English will be assessed. Please always include a copy of original diploma/certificates.

Please always include a copy of original diploma/certificates. We only accept files in pdf-format no more than 10 MB per file. In case you have more than one file per field you need to combine the pdf-files into a single file, as each field handles only one file. We do not accept zip-files, jpg or other image files. All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

Shortlisting and tests may be used in the assessment process. Please note that only a shortlisted applicant will receive an assessment.

Applications should be sent electronically via the link “apply online” and the Faculty expects applicants to read the information “How to apply” before applying.

Further information about the PhD-program at the Faculty of Humanities can be found here.

Send application

Deadline 2022-June-29

You can apply for the job at Faculty of Humanities by completing the application form

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PhD positions in Energy and Artificial Intelligence

Center for Energy Informatics (CEI) at University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a number of 3 years PhD positions. The starting date for the positions is September 1, 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. Application deadline is June 30, 2022.

About the PhD positions
The PhD positions are offered within the following research topics.

Topic 1. Multi-dimensional assessment of resiliency and sustainability sector coupling solutions

This research topic aims to develop an AI-based forecasting and multi-criteria evaluation framework for assessing the resiliency and sustainability of sector coupling designs and strategies. The framework will provide stakeholders in the energy ecosystem with foresight on the future consequences of alternative designs and strategies for sector coupling solutions. The research will be conducted in collaboration with national and international companies and organizations representing stakeholders in the energy ecosystem.

Topic 2: Identification, classification and prediction of driver behavior for optimal fuel consumption

The aim of this research topic is to develop and implement AI-based methods for identifying, classifying, and predicting optimal driver behavior for reducing fuel consumption in the transportation sector. The developed methods will be used in a real-time Advisory system for coaching drivers to avoid excessive fuel consumption. The research is conducted in collaboration with leading companies and organizations in the Danish transportation sector.

Topic 3: Identification and classification of process operation patterns for optimal energy consumption and product quality

The focus of this research topic is to develop a data-driven AI framework for identifying and classifying best-practice patterns for energy-efficient operation of industrial processes. The framework will provide companies in the manufacturing and process industry with actionable insights on the energy use of their daily operations and enable them to take actions to reduce their CO2e emissions. The research is conducted in collaboration with leading companies in the Danish IT and industrial sectors.

Topic 4: Open data spaces for provision of AI-based smart city services

This research topic focus on the development and deployment of enabling technologies for creation of open data spaces that can facilitate the innovation of AI-based smart city services. The research will provide companies with insight and best-practice for establishing their data and AI development workflows. The research is conducted in collaboration with leading global providers of open-source platforms and the European ERA-Net Smart Energy Systems community on digital transformation for green energy transition.

Topic 5: Smart asset maintenance and management for electric power distribution grids

The purpose of this research topic is to develop a machine learning-based prescriptive maintenance and asset management tool that enables distribution system operators to reduce their asset maintenance and management costs. The developed tool will provide DSOs with actionable insight about their grid assets before faults are expected to occur. The research is conducted in collaboration with Danish DSOs and leading companies in the energy sector.

Topic 6: Digital Twins for buildings energy performance optimization and intelligence quotient enhancement

The aim of this research topic is the design, development, and demonstration of an innovative digital twin platform to optimize buildings energy performance and enhance their intelligence quotient. The digital twin platform will improve best practice for building performance monitoring, commissioning, and operation management. The research is a collaboration between commercial and public partners.

Topic 7: A Digital Twin solution for optimal energy retrofit decision-making and decarbonization of buildings

The research is aiming to design, develop, and demonstrate a digital twin solution to serve for optimal energy retrofits decision-making, retro-commissioning and performance optimization of existing non-residential buildings. The digital twin solution will enable building owners and facility manager to make cost-optimal decision for building retrofits and operational management.

The project is in collaboration between IT companies and building owners in the public sector.

In the motivation letter, the applicant has to state the number of the PhD research topic the applicant applies for. If the applicant wants to apply for more than one topic, the applicant has to provide a prioritized list.

About the research environment
SDU Center for Energy Informatics (CEI) is an interdisciplinary industry-oriented research and innovation center with an international outlook. The center focuses on development of innovative digital solutions that can facilitate the global transition towards a sustainable energy system. The center is part of the Faculty of Engineering (TEK), University of Southern Denmark, and located at the main Campus in Odense, Denmark.

About the candidate
We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate with excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken), who can work well in a team as well as independently and quickly acquire knowledge in new topics.

The preferable candidate has a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) in Energy Systems Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer System Engineering or Robotics.

Contact information
Further information is available by contacting Head of Centre, Professor Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen, bnj@mmmi.sdu.dk

If you experience technical problems you must contact support-sdujob@sdu.dk.

Conditions of employment
Applicants are required to have a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master's degree) at the time of enrollment and employment. Employment as a PhD fellow is a 3-year salaried position (start salary amounts to approx. 3.378,- EURO per month incl. supplements).

Employment of a PhD fellow can only happen after the Head of the PhD School has approved the candidate for admission to the PhD school. Employment and enrollment will cease without further notice at the end of the period.

A PhD fellow is not allowed to have any kind of sideline employment, while enrolled as PhD fellow at the faculty.

Employment is governed by the Protocol on PhD Research Fellows signed by the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation.

The successful candidate will be enrolled at SDU in accordance with Faculty regulations and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities (PhD order), read more here.

The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.

Application procedure
The Faculty expects applicants to read the Faculty information for prospective PhD students and the SDU information on How to apply before applying.

The application must be in English and must include the following - the required forms must be found at the Faculty website:

Completed TEK PhD application form for 5+3 applicants. Find the form at the Faculty website.
Motivation letter - remember to state the number of the topic. Upload in the field called “Project description”.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae, describing research, publication and teaching experience, computational skills and including personal contact information.
Verified copies of the official bachelor diploma and master's diploma and transcripts of exams, both the original documents and in professional English translation.
Completed TEK PhD form for calculation grade point average. Find the form at the Faculty website. Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.
An official document describing the grading scheme of the awarding universities (if not Danish). Upload in one of the fields called “Publication”.
An official and verified written assessment of the thesis or dissertation project from the grade giving institution, if the thesis/examination project is evaluated by approved/passed. The statement must clearly state that the candidate has been among the top 30 pct. in the graduation class for the study programme.
List of publications, in case you have any publications.
References (names and emails) and reference letters may also be included. You're welcome to use the form for reference letter at the Faculty website.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Send application

Deadline 2022-June-30

You can apply for the job at Faculty of Engineering by completing the application form

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PhD Position in Design, Body and Well-being in Medical Products

We are inviting applicants interested in critical scholarly inquiry into the design of medical products and systems, for a 3-year PhD position starting 1 September 2022. The candidate will work at the Department of Design and Communication at the University of Southern Denmark, within a research group investigating design’s ongoing engagement with users’ bodily well-being.

Qualifications

Candidates are required to have a relevant Master’s degree – such as (but not limited to) the following:

Master’s degree in humanistic studies of design, e.g. Design Studies or Design History;
Master’s degree in other social sciences and humanities disciplines, e.g. Science and Technology Studies or Cultural Studies; or
Master’s degree in design disciplines, such as Industrial Design or Product Design.

Candidates are also required to have:

prior experience with in-depth qualitative fieldwork, and
good academic writing skills in English.

Preferred qualifications include prior experience with academic publishing; practical or scholarly experience with or within the medical sector; and/or working knowledge of Danish or one of the Scandinavian languages.

The project

PhD position is related to the 3-year research project “Design as Somatic Expertise: The User’s Body and Well-Being in Design Today,” funded by Carlsberg Foundation. The project is led by Harun Kaygan at the Department of Design and Communication in Kolding, under the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Southern Denmark. The research project “Design as Somatic Expertise” investigates designers’ interest in and engagements with users’ bodily well-being across design disciplines such as product design and interaction design, and in the design of diverse products as medical devices and playground equipment. We are interested in how designed products track users’ movements, habits and bodily processes, as well as how designers develop and use methods to capture users’ gestures, skills and affective states. More information on the research project can be found at the following link:

https://www.carlsbergfondet.dk/da/Bevillingshaver/Formidling/Bevillingsoversigt/CF21_0231_Harun-Kaygan

The PhD project will investigate medical device design from a critical humanistic perspective, using STS-based theoretical frameworks together with qualitative methods. It will look into design dimensions such as user-product interactions, interface design, aesthetics and atmosphere, around issues such as self-tracking and self-monitoring, prosthetic embodiment, and building and maintenance of care networks. It is expected for the PhD candidate to design and conduct their own research under supervision. The PhD project will be supervised by Harun Kaygan and an external co-supervisor related to the medical sector.

Further information is available from Associate Professor Harun Kaygan at hkay@sdu.dk

To qualify for a PhD position, you must have completed a relevant master's degree with a good assessment by the application deadline.

The application should include:

Special PhD-application form found here
Curriculum Vitae
Detailed project description, no more than 5 pages
Examination certificates
A maximum of 2 of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication. For any publication with a co-author, a co-author statement must be submitted as part of the pdf-file

Shortlisting and tests may be used in the assessment process. Please note that only a shortlisted applicant will receive an assessment.

Applications should be sent electronically via the link “apply online” and the Faculty expects applicants to read the information “How to apply” before applying.

Further information about the PhD-program at the Faculty of Humanities can be found here.

Send application

Deadline 2022-June-29

You can apply for the job at Faculty of Humanities by completing the application form

APPLY ONLINE

PhD positions in Energy and Artificial Intelligence

SDU Center for Energy Informatics invites applications for a number of 4+4 PhD positions. The starting date for the positions is September 1, 2022. Application deadline is June 30, 2022.

SDU Center for Energy Informatics (CEI) is an interdisciplinary industry-oriented research and innovation center with an international outlook. The center focuses on development of innovative digital energy solutions that can facilitate the transition towards a sustainable energy system. The center is part of the Faculty of Engineering (TEK), University of Southern Denmark, and located at the main Campus in Odense, Denmark.

Profile and requirements
To apply for the 4+4 PhD positions, it is required that the applicant is enrolled in one of the Faculty of Engineering master’s programmes in Energy Systems Engineering or Software Engineering plus has completed the first year at the time for enrollment.

We are looking for highly motivated and ambitious students with excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken), who can work well in a team as well as independently and quickly acquire knowledge in new topics.