PhD Studentship - Fostering "Making" Practices in People from Low Socio-Economic Backgrounds
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- Australia
- Closing date
- Jun 3, 2019
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- Sector
- Science, Computer Science and IT, Computer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
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Job Details
School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
UQ's School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering is at the leading-edge of information and communications technology (ICT) and electrical engineering. With a reputation for teaching excellence and expert research, our students, graduates, teachers and researchers are revolutionising technology to solve the world's greatest challenges.
The role
This project aims to foster making and DIY (do-it-yourself) practices in low socioeconomic status (SES) communities. Working closely with an e-waste recycling makerspace based in Brisbane, this project will study the existing practices of makers from low SES and involve them in co-designing a technology that will help them in their future making activities.
Outcomes of this project will include:
The person
To be successful, applicants will need to meet the following selection criteria:
To be eligible to apply you must also meet the entry requirements for Higher Degrees by Research at UQ, please visit the Graduate School's website .
Read the policy on UQ Research Scholarships .
A domestic part-time student with carer's responsibilities, a medical condition or a disability, which prevents them from studying full time may be eligible for scholarship consideration, on a case by case basis.
The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion website ( https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity/commitment ) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.
Remuneration
$27,596 per annum tax-free (2019 rate), indexed annually.
Enquiries
To discuss this role please contact Dr Dhaval Vya at d.vyas@uq.edu.au
To apply for this admission and scholarship please follow the link below.
UQ's School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering is at the leading-edge of information and communications technology (ICT) and electrical engineering. With a reputation for teaching excellence and expert research, our students, graduates, teachers and researchers are revolutionising technology to solve the world's greatest challenges.
The role
This project aims to foster making and DIY (do-it-yourself) practices in low socioeconomic status (SES) communities. Working closely with an e-waste recycling makerspace based in Brisbane, this project will study the existing practices of makers from low SES and involve them in co-designing a technology that will help them in their future making activities.
Outcomes of this project will include:
- An alternative narrative on makerspaces, backed by empirical data, on the role DIY and making practices play within low SES communities.
- An innovative co-design method that will involve 'making workshops' to bootstrap development of ideas for empowerment and creativity.
- Self-made, DIY technology prototypes that support low SES members in their specific needs.
- A theory of 'Creative Collaboration' for engaging people from low SES backgrounds in DIY and making practices.
The person
To be successful, applicants will need to meet the following selection criteria:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interaction Design and related areas
- Relevant experience of working in related areas
- Skills in ethnography, participatory design and UI/UX prototyping
- Publications in Interaction Design and relevant areas
To be eligible to apply you must also meet the entry requirements for Higher Degrees by Research at UQ, please visit the Graduate School's website .
Read the policy on UQ Research Scholarships .
A domestic part-time student with carer's responsibilities, a medical condition or a disability, which prevents them from studying full time may be eligible for scholarship consideration, on a case by case basis.
The University of Queensland values diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Please refer to the University's Diversity and Inclusion website ( https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity/commitment ) for further information and points of contact if you require additional support.
Remuneration
$27,596 per annum tax-free (2019 rate), indexed annually.
Enquiries
To discuss this role please contact Dr Dhaval Vya at d.vyas@uq.edu.au
To apply for this admission and scholarship please follow the link below.
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