1 Doctoral studentship in Media technology in Sweden | Södertörn University

Media technology in the Swedish context originates from graphic production and the printing industry, but is presently often focused on digital media, with approaches from a variety of perspectives, for example humanistic, technical, social scientific, artistic, aesthetic and educational. At Södertörn University, the department is one of the largest teaching departments in first and second cycle education. It constitutes a dynamic and fast growing research environment, with researchers from various backgrounds such as interaction design, informatics, cognitive science, game studies, sociology and education.

This call for applications includes both admission to third-cycle education, i.e. research level, at Stockholm University (Department of Computer and Systems Sciences) and employment as a doctoral student at Södertörn University. The research must be relevant for the Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe since the position is within the Baltic and Eastern European Graduate School, BEEGS, which is part of the Centre for Baltic and East European Studies, CBEES at Södertörn University.

The doctoral student is supposed to carry out her/his research project within one of the following research themes:

Hacking, making and DIY as design approaches for the Internet of Things

This theme explores through ethnographic studies and practical design oriented research, how do-it-yourself, hacking, and maker cultures can inform professional design practices within the rapidly expanding Internet of Things domain.

Norm critical design and critical perspectives on interaction design

This theme explores how digital artefacts can be used as platforms for activism and change, as well as how functionality, form and behavior embed and enhance values and norms. This research is conducted through ethnographic studies and interaction design approaches.

As part of the association with BEEGS, the doctoral student will be expected to perform some field studies or comparative studies within the Baltic Sea region or Eastern Europe.

The intended outcome for students admitted to third-cycle education is a PhD. The programme covers 240 credits, which is the equivalent of four years of full-time study. A doctoral student’s working hours should primarily be dedicated to his/her third-cycle studies; however, the position may entail other duties within education, research and/or administration, but these may be equivalent to no more than 20 % of full time. The doctoral student will take courses provided by Stockholm University as part of the doctoral studentship.

Entry requirements and selection

The general entry requirements are:

• a second-cycle qualification, fulfilment of the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or the acquisition of substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Only persons who are being admitted or who have already been admitted to third-cycle courses and programmes may be employed on a doctoral studentship.

Specific entry requirements

A minimum of 90 hp credits in subjects relevant for Man-Machine Interaction, such as computer and systems sciences, humanities, behavioural sciences, medical sciences or communication science including also knowledge about the area’s technical as well as human-oriented scientific requisites. Of these 90 hp credits a minimum of 15 hp credits must be a thesis/project work. In addition, good knowledge and skills in the English language, spoken as well as written. An additional requirement is the ability to complete the program.

For General syllabus for Man-Machine Interaction at Stockholm University, please contact Fredrik Winberg, Αυτή η διεύθυνση Email προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε..

Selection criteria:

The following criteria are considered during selections; – specific experience in subject area(s) related to the research themes to which the position is linked, – independent work in relation to analysis and structure of previous research, – scientific stringency, quality in previous scientific work and the research plan, – documented ability to follow timeframes, – scientific maturity, – communication skills and ability to co-operate.

Employment

An application for a place on a third-cycle programme is also an application for employment on a doctoral studentship. The employment lasts for no longer than the equivalent to four years full time studies. The provisions relating to employment on a doctoral studentship are stated in the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Sections 1-7. The doctoral student will be employed by the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies at Södertörn University. The first date of employment is 1 October 2014.

Further information

Fredrik Winberg, Head of Department, Αυτή η διεύθυνση Email προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε., +46 (0)8 608 5035

Marie Granroth, Human Resources Administrator, Αυτή η διεύθυνση Email προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε., +46 (0)8 608 4771

Åsa Smedberg, Director of postgraduate studies at Dept. of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University, Αυτή η διεύθυνση Email προστατεύεται από τους αυτοματισμούς αποστολέων ανεπιθύμητων μηνυμάτων. Χρειάζεται να ενεργοποιήσετε τη JavaScript για να μπορέσετε να τη δείτε., +46 (0)8 161699