PhD Candidate in Participatory Design

2 weeks ago


Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland Aalto University Impact Steering Group Full time

Are you passionate about creating positive social change through design? Do you want to work with a talented team of researchers and designers to develop innovative solutions to complex social problems?

About the Job

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join our team in the Material Democracy project. As a PhD candidate, you will have the opportunity to conduct independent research and contribute to the development of the Material Democracy Hub.

You will work closely with our team of experienced researchers and designers to ideate, set up and design the Material Democracy hub and its potential multiple components (activities, platform, practices).

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills in participatory design, service design, and workshop facilitation, as well as designing or developing digital platforms and analyzing case studies on digital platforms.

  • We are looking for a person with experience or interest in researching and developing democratic practices and democratic innovation.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field such as design, media, science and technology studies, social sciences, political sciences, human-computer interaction or information systems is required.
  • Knowledge or interest in the topics of participation, participatory design, and participatory democracy is essential.
About Our Team

Our team is committed to mentoring and supporting the new researcher throughout all stages of the research. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our team of experienced researchers and designers to develop your skills and expertise.

We are proud to be one of the top universities in Finland and are committed to making a positive impact in society.



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