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Dear all, Apologies for cross posting. Trans-disciplinary PhD Studentship, Napier University, Edinburgh, UK School of Computing & School of Creative Industries [Design] A fully funded three-year PhD studentship is available between the School of Computing and the School of Creative Industries [Design]. This research will explore technology infused design, art and/or architecture. The candidate will work with a new generation of designers, artists and architects that are exploring new and creative uses for digital technology, from a social, conceptual or aesthetic perspective. We are looking for an individual who exhibits a non-linear train of thought in their work, where technology is re-invested with subjectivity and playfulness resulting in work that triggers thoughts as a great book or film can do. Professor Anthony Dunne, Head of Interaction Design at the Royal College of Art, London states: "New hybrids of design are emerging. People don't fit in neat categories; they're a mixture of artists, engineers, designers, thinkers. They're in that fuzzy space and might be finding it quite tough, but the results are really exciting." We are therefore looking for applicants who have, or expect to obtain, a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours, or Masters, degree in a discipline such as Computer Science or Design. However, due to the interdisciplinary nature of the proposed research we would like to hear from graduates from other areas such as anthropology, engineering, psychology or sociology that share a keen interest and an empathy in the convergence of technology and creative practice. The studentship provides a standard living allowance (of £12,600 per annum in 2007-08) and also covers full fees up to a level appropriate to UK/EU applicants, for up to three years subject to satisfactory progress. The studentship is expected to start on 1 October 2007. Details of the School of Computing can be found at: www.soc.napier.ac.uk and the School of Creative Industries at: http://www.napier.ac.uk/sci/. More general details can be found on the website of the University Research Office: www.napier.ac.uk/depts/research/research_office.html. An application form can be found on the School of Computing site by following the link "Information for: Research Students". Applicants are strongly advised to include as much detail as they can about their research interests on additional sheets, including any ideas they have about exploring the convergence of technology and design, art and/or architecture in this project. Formal applications should be sent to the address on the form: The Research Office, Napier University, Merchiston Campus, 10 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5DJ. Informal enquiries can be made by e-mail to either Dr Paul Rodgers, [log in to unmask] or Dr Michael Smyth, [log in to unmask] Deadline: 17:00 hours, Friday 21st September, 2007. Dr Paul A. Rodgers Reader in Design School of Design and Media Arts Napier University Merchiston Campus 10 Colinton Road Edinburgh EH10 5DT Scotland UK t: 00 44 (0)131 455 2313/2678 f: 00 44 (0)131 455 2292 e: [log in to unmask] w: http://www.napier.ac.uk/dama This message is intended for the addressee(s) only and should not be read, copied or disclosed to anyone else outwith the University without the permission of the sender. It is your responsibility to ensure that this message and any attachments are scanned for viruses or other defects. Napier University does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may result from this email or any attachment, or for errors or omissions arising after it was sent. Email is not a secure medium. Email entering the University's system is subject to routine monitoring and filtering by the University.