Junior Researcher (PhD) in Design for the Planetary Design of Service Systems in the Design & Services Research Community

We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position for three years focusing on the planetary design of service systems. For design to develop and remain relevant, it is essential to acknowledge planetary and life-centred needs that challenge not only design but also service production and delivery, and consumption as a whole. The role of service designers has traditionally been to advocate for human-centredness, usability, accessibility, functionality and logic in service delivery. The doctoral research investigates the transformation that is needed when the scope of service systems design is shifted into a planetary approach. The place of work is at the Faculty of Art and Design of the University of Lapland where the candidate will be based full-time during the employment relationship.

Research activities in the Design and Services RC support the University of Lapland's strategic spearhead in research. The service design research group conducts research and develops new tools, methods, models and practical solutions for service delivery and co-development. The research leverages the state-of-the-art design workshop facilities at the Faculty of Art and Design, especially the service design lab SINCO.

Your tasks

conducting doctoral research on a topic aligned with the research of service design research group

completing studies and credits required for the doctoral degree.

carrying out research living up to the highest ethical standards, including the application for a research ethics permit if required by the topic

committing to the guidance and activities by the research community

potential teaching in your field and/or other academic tasks (max. 5% of working hours).

We offer

a clear and structured study framework within a multidisciplinary academic community, making it possible to complete a doctoral degree in 3 years

supervision by senior staff at the research community

a multidisciplinary, working environment that is competent in different design and pro