PhD Researcher in Participatory Design (Education, Remote)

Job summary

This position involves conducting research on participatory design and sustainability education, focusing on engaging youth and local communities in envisioning sustainable futures through design futuring and AI education.

Qualifications

• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Background in pedagogy, education, interaction design, industrial design, computer science, or related fields.
• Experience working with children or youth in a local context.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workshops to teach children about sustainability and AI, including their environmental and ethical impacts.
• Facilitate discussions with diverse stakeholders to explore local sustainability issues.
• Engage in high-quality research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the development of novel educational approaches.

Skills

• Excellent writing and communication abilities.
• Project management and professionalism.
• Creative skills in graphic design, sketching, or crafts.
• Technical skills in computer science, software engineering, and interactive technology, including AI and programming.

Education

• Relevant Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in applicable fields.

Tools

• Familiarity with human-centered design, qualitative research methods, and educational technologies.