The Design Connections Doctoral School opens four research student positions for applications. All the positions will be appointed for a period of four years starting January 1st 2010. Research students shall acquire comprehensive expertise in design research, complete doctoral studies according to the Graduate School curriculum and present doctoral dissertations. The applicants shall have master level degree in design or other applicable field.
Cross-disciplinary Design Connections Doctoral School, co-ordinated by University of Art and Design Helsinki, educates design researchers and experts on strategic level of design. It increases their capabilities to generate knowledge about the connections of design with the society focusing on the cultural connections of design; the links between welfare, equal participation and design; and design, emerging technologies, business and innovation.
Free form applications, with CV and a five page research plan, shall be sent to Register Office, University of Art and Design Helsinki, Hämeentie 135 C, FIN-00560 Helsinki, Finland or kirjaamo@taik.fi, tel. + 358 9 7563 0206. Applications are due to August 11th 2009, 3 p.m.
More information: professor Turkka Keinonen, University of Art and Design Helsinki (turkka.keinonen (AT) taik.fi)