PhD student in Participatory Design, 'Prototyping Heritage'
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From: Liesbeth HUYBRECHTS <liesbeth....@uhasselt.be>
Date: 2016-12-02 11:19 GMT+01:00
Subject: [PDworld] PhD student in Participatory Design, 'Prototyping Heritage'
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From: Liesbeth HUYBRECHTS <liesbeth....@uhasselt.be>
Date: 2016-12-02 11:19 GMT+01:00
Subject: [PDworld] PhD student in Participatory Design, 'Prototyping Heritage'
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Dear all,
We are hiring a Phd student in the area of Participatory Design on the topic of Prototyping Heritage at Hasselt University, group Spatial Capacity building. Please spread the word.
PhD student Prototyping Heritage
Background: http://www.uhasselt.be/vacancies_detail?taal=04&vacid=1177
More info: http://criticalheritagestudies.gu.se/cooperation/cheurope
Job content
Often, spatial heritage is difficult to discuss, visualise and ‘curate’ in a (city) space, because it deals with the - potentially difficult to imagine aspects - of repurposing underused historical or deserted buildings and spaces. In that case, digital media could be used to collaboratively (together with designers, heritage experts, citizens, scientists, etc.) prototype and make tangible these rather intangible aspects of spatial heritage, such as future reuse of material heritage.
This research trajectory thus explores the phase before ideas of repurposing heritage are materialised and distributed by institutions. The objectives of this project are to train researchers in using digital media in participatory ways to: 1. debate about heritage with participants and 2. curate heritage meeting points in the city with participants (e.g. a heritage radio station in the weekly market talking about adaptive reuse of buildings and spaces, participatory made and evolving urban screens visualizing the potential of a space/building ‘in situ’, etc.).
In this project, the Phd candidate is expected to:
* do an internship at the Belgian city art centre Z33 that deals with how to curate heritage in an art in public space program, and carry out fieldwork in Genk and Gothenburg, in collaboration with the other researchers.
* research – via an ‘Action Research Approach’ in these case studies - how participatory forms of ‘digital prototyping’ of heritage in the environment/city itself with multiple participants could facilitate debating and curating heritage in the city. The candidate will also look into how this can be the starting point of creating both temporary and more permanent heritage ‘meeting points’;
* explore the notion of ‘prototyping heritage’ as a research through design/practice approach that can be transferred in contexts of design research in general and more specifically in researching, designing and curating heritage (in collaboration with the associated partner Social Spaces);
* analyse – via a study of literature - a state-of-the art of using participatory media prototyping techniques in the city space, preferably in heritage contexts
Further information
Content job responsibilities:
dr. Inge LENS, +32-11-292114, inge...@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Jan VANRIE, +32-11-292114, jan.v...@uhasselt.be
We are hiring a Phd student in the area of Participatory Design on the topic of Prototyping Heritage at Hasselt University, group Spatial Capacity building. Please spread the word.
PhD student Prototyping Heritage
Background: http://www.uhasselt.be/vacancies_detail?taal=04&vacid=1177
More info: http://criticalheritagestudies.gu.se/cooperation/cheurope
Job content
Often, spatial heritage is difficult to discuss, visualise and ‘curate’ in a (city) space, because it deals with the - potentially difficult to imagine aspects - of repurposing underused historical or deserted buildings and spaces. In that case, digital media could be used to collaboratively (together with designers, heritage experts, citizens, scientists, etc.) prototype and make tangible these rather intangible aspects of spatial heritage, such as future reuse of material heritage.
This research trajectory thus explores the phase before ideas of repurposing heritage are materialised and distributed by institutions. The objectives of this project are to train researchers in using digital media in participatory ways to: 1. debate about heritage with participants and 2. curate heritage meeting points in the city with participants (e.g. a heritage radio station in the weekly market talking about adaptive reuse of buildings and spaces, participatory made and evolving urban screens visualizing the potential of a space/building ‘in situ’, etc.).
In this project, the Phd candidate is expected to:
* do an internship at the Belgian city art centre Z33 that deals with how to curate heritage in an art in public space program, and carry out fieldwork in Genk and Gothenburg, in collaboration with the other researchers.
* research – via an ‘Action Research Approach’ in these case studies - how participatory forms of ‘digital prototyping’ of heritage in the environment/city itself with multiple participants could facilitate debating and curating heritage in the city. The candidate will also look into how this can be the starting point of creating both temporary and more permanent heritage ‘meeting points’;
* explore the notion of ‘prototyping heritage’ as a research through design/practice approach that can be transferred in contexts of design research in general and more specifically in researching, designing and curating heritage (in collaboration with the associated partner Social Spaces);
* analyse – via a study of literature - a state-of-the art of using participatory media prototyping techniques in the city space, preferably in heritage contexts
Project supervisors: Prof. dr. Koenraad Van Cleempoel and dr. Liesbeth Huybrechts
Applicants should send a CV (max 2 pages), a cover letter (1 page) specifying the research theme selected and outlining why they are suitable for the position, and the names of two referees. A short description of their research project (max 7 pages) must also be joined to the application. All these documents must be uploaded in the 'upload'section of your online application.
Important:
Applicants must be in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research career and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. Research experience is calculated from the date they obtained a qualification (Masters or equivalent) allowing them to embark on a doctorate.
At the time of their recruitment, candidates must not have legally resided or have had their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the host country Belgium for more than 12 months in the last 3 years (short stays such as holidays are not counted)
Profile
Master degree in (interior)architecture or design (or equivalent)
You are fluent in written and oral communication (English)
You are cooperative and can work well in teams. Your networking skills allow you to easily cooperate on a project with professionals as well as with individuals.
You have experience in developing partnerships inside and outside the faculty.
You are in possession of the necessary research and design capabilities.
You are willing to take up teaching assignments to a limited extent.
You are able to work independently, you are result driven and can organize and plan extremely well.
Offer
You will be appointed and paid as PhD student.
Position of 2 times 2 years with biennial evaluation.
Selection procedure
Preselection based on CV. Interview with the selected candidates.
interviews planned for the week of 06.02.2016 (changes possible)
Applicants should send a CV (max 2 pages), a cover letter (1 page) specifying the research theme selected and outlining why they are suitable for the position, and the names of two referees. A short description of their research project (max 7 pages) must also be joined to the application. All these documents must be uploaded in the 'upload'section of your online application.
Important:
Applicants must be in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of their research career and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. Research experience is calculated from the date they obtained a qualification (Masters or equivalent) allowing them to embark on a doctorate.
At the time of their recruitment, candidates must not have legally resided or have had their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the host country Belgium for more than 12 months in the last 3 years (short stays such as holidays are not counted)
Profile
Master degree in (interior)architecture or design (or equivalent)
You are fluent in written and oral communication (English)
You are cooperative and can work well in teams. Your networking skills allow you to easily cooperate on a project with professionals as well as with individuals.
You have experience in developing partnerships inside and outside the faculty.
You are in possession of the necessary research and design capabilities.
You are willing to take up teaching assignments to a limited extent.
You are able to work independently, you are result driven and can organize and plan extremely well.
Offer
You will be appointed and paid as PhD student.
Position of 2 times 2 years with biennial evaluation.
Selection procedure
Preselection based on CV. Interview with the selected candidates.
interviews planned for the week of 06.02.2016 (changes possible)
Further information
Content job responsibilities:
dr. Inge LENS, +32-11-292114, inge...@uhasselt.be
Prof. dr. Jan VANRIE, +32-11-292114, jan.v...@uhasselt.be
More about working at Hasselt University? Check www.uhasselt.be/vacancies!
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ArcK research group, Faculty of Architecture and Arts, University of Hasselt, Belgium
Agoralaan Gebouw E, B-3590 Diepenbeek
0032486158840
liesbeth.huybrechts@uhasselt.be
http://goo.gl/q3f33d
twitter @liesbit
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ArcK research group, Faculty of Architecture and Arts, University of Hasselt, Belgium
Agoralaan Gebouw E, B-3590 Diepenbeek
0032486158840
liesbeth.huybrechts@uhasselt.be
http://goo.gl/q3f33d
twitter @liesbit
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