A postdoc position in the research environment Design after Progress: Reimagining Design Histories and Futures (DaP).
Deadline: Monday 16th June.
Find the announcement here – in English or switch to Swedish: https://lnu.se/en/meet-linnaeus-university/work-with-us/vacancies-page/
Subject area for the position: Design, with a focus on socio-ecological and post-anthropocentric emerging design practices, within the framework of the research environment Design after Progress: Reimagining Design Histories and Futures.
Location until further notice: Department of Design, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Växjö, Sweden. Since Linnaeus University is located in both Växjö and Kalmar, travel between the two may be required, as well as presence in Malmö, southern Sweden, where a part of the project collaborators are located. Hours and terms: 100 % employment for two years. The position may be extended by one year in accordance with the postdoctoral agreement. Starting date: Starting date as agreed upon or as soon as possible.
Job description:
The tasks mainly consist of research in design, with a focus on socio-ecological and post-anthropocentric design methods. You will actively participate in both external and internal networks of the department.
The aim of the position is to contribute to both individual and collaborative design research within the Design after Progress research environment, which inquires into alternative design histories and futures beyond progress-oriented perspectives, to explore socio-ecological justice.
The research environment consists of three design studios and aims to develop knowledge and methods for designing with care for degraded habitats as well as contribute to design education. Your work will be centred in Design Studio Two, where you will explore and implement design projects aiming to develop and test prefigurative methods grounded in participatory design.
An important part of the position is to plan and implement experimental study circles with designers worldwide, in hybrid format to develop prototypes of how design can respond to socio-ecological challenges. The study circles may take place through a combination of digital and in-person meetings. You will also facilitate seminars and critically reflect on your own and the collaborative research projects through publication.
Teaching and supervision, comprising no more than 20% of the total workload, shall be included among your duties.