We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the School of Design, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice.
We are currently seeking applicants for a Research Fellow to undertake research as part of the project, Designing Distanced Intergenerational Interaction with Tangible Technology. This collaborative project is shared between Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice (Design), Faculty of Science (HCI), and RMIT (Education), and funded through the ARC Discovery program. The research fellow will manage the project and conduct research that requires an overview of the whole project, for example, meta-analysis of the data. They should have a strong background in data analysis but may come from the fields of design, HCI, psychology, or intergenerational or related research, and may be involved in PhD supervision relevant to their expertise. This position reports to the Lead CI Professor Thea Blackler for career planning, development, and performance expectations.
We're offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT's commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.
About us QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.
The Design lab hosts a diverse team of academics, research students, and industry professionals and supports transdisciplinary collaborations that result in tangible impact and engagement, and which transfer knowledge and technology into beneficial applications for industry, society, and the environment. With a mission of "Change by Design", the QUT Design Lab demonstrates the benefit and value of design methods, practices, and outcomes in realizing Australia's National Innovation agenda. More information about the Design Lab can be found at this link.
What you need to succeed Completion or near completion of a PhD in a relevant discipline or closely awarded fieldOrganisational and team management skillsUnderstanding of design process and TEI prototypingAcademic writing expertise and a track record of recent and relevant publicationsDemonstrated people skills, proven ability to recruit participants to the project and retain them over the course of longitudinal studiesData analysis, including use of appropriate software for cleaning and coding data, statistics and visualisationLife at QUT We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:
As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.
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How to Apply Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.
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