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Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Department of Design in Finland invites applications for Designer in Residence or Postdoctoral Researcher in Colour and Material Design Aalto University is a new university with over a century of experience. Created from a high-profile merger between three existing leading universities in Finland – the Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki University of Technology and the University of Art and Design Helsinki – Aalto University opens up new possibilities for strong multidisciplinary education and research. The university has 20 000 students and a staff of 5 000 including 370 professors. Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture is one of the most prestigious international universities of art, design and architecture in the world. The school is a strong source of social influence. Key areas of its research are design, digital media, audiovisual representation, art, visual culture, well-being architecture and emerging technologies, and urban planning and design. The school’s history dates back to 1871. The Department of Design is an internationally acknowledged design education and research unit of approximately 850 students, 70 doctoral students and 70 faculty members. The department conducts research and provides education in bachelor, master and doctoral programmes across a broad range of subjects and themes.Its research foci are human centered design, constructive design research, cultural design research and sustainable design. (http://design.aalto.fi/en/) Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Department of Design invites applications for Designer in Residence or Postdoctoral Researcher in Colour and Material Design The position is fixed-term and will be filled for two years. The starting date is preferably as soon as possible but is negotiable. Main tasks Colour and Material Design mastery is one of the most important design skills of the 21st century. It leads creative direction and business strategy, drives new forms and better functionality and impacts sustainability. The senso-aesthetic properties of colour and materials build strong emotional connections between products, environments, brands and people. In May 2015 Aalto University held its first annual Designing Soul Event. The event will function as a global platform for sharing the newest research, artistic projects and innovations in colour and material design. The Department of Design is looking for a designer in residence/postdoctoral researcher whose design practise, research and teaching interests address strategic and artistic colour and material design. The artistic practise and research field of the designer/researcher encompasses ambitious and experimental colour and material design projects and quality research on colour and material innovations, design practises and strategies through multidisciplinary collaboration with scientists and engineers in Aalto University as well as domestic and international designers, companies and institutions. In addition the designer in residence/ postdoctoral researcher will participate in teaching. In the next academic year of 2015/16 four colour and material design related courses will be offered for master students across the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. Requirements A successful candidate should be/have: - Doctoral degree or MA degree and at least 5 years of work experience in a relevant field - Excellent knowledge of materials and processes - Mastery of colour theory and design - Knowledgeable of consumer and market dynamics and trends - Competence in key design programs and tools - Strong verbal and visual communication and presentation skills - Comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams and ability to collaborate - Ability to form relationships and build networks - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English - Self-directed and highly motivated with a hands-on energetic approach The evaluation is based on the total assessment of a candidate in each main dimension: research, artistic/professional work, teaching, activity in scientific and professional community and academic leadership. How to apply The applications for the postdoctoral researcher/designer in residence position are to be submitted through Aalto University´s eRecruitment system http://www.aalto.fi/en/about/careers/jobs/view/557/ no later than on August 31st, 2015. The application for the position should contain (in pdf format): • Cover letter • CV • Portfolio, including max. five art works, designs or productions, published articles (in a single file, size limited to 100 MB) • List of publications • One page summary of each of the following: artistic and/or professional achievements; research achievements; teaching merits; and academic and/or professional leadership and contribution to research and/or professional communities • Two page plan for the designer in residence / postdoctoral researcher period All material should be submitted in English. The application materials will not be returned. Salary The salary is determined based on experience and qualifications in accordance with the salary system of Aalto University. For the postdoctoral researcher/designer in residence, the expected starting salary is around 3500 €/month but applicants may also provide salary requirements. Additional information Concerning the job description and requirements, Associate Professor Mrs Jaana Beidler, tel. +358 40 146 7359, email [log in to unmask] Concerning the application process, HR Coordinator Mr Jussi Hartikainen, tel. +358 50 575 3888, email [log in to unmask] ----- Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period. ----------------------------------------------------------------- PhD-Design mailing list <[log in to unmask]> Discussion of PhD studies and related research in Design Subscribe or Unsubscribe at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/phd-design -----------------------------------------------------------------