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Loughborough University London
Part-Time (28 Hours per Week), Fixed-Term for 20 Months (term length may be reduced if candidate commences role post April 2020 due to funding restrictions)
To undertake research and administrative duties, under the direct line management of the PI, to meet the deliverables of the UKRI AHRC funded project 'Progressing the Sustainability Field: A New Approach to Framing Practices in Design for Social Change'. The aim of the project is to develop understanding on the political dimension of design engaged with social change within the context of sustainability. https://www.lborolondon.ac.uk/news-events/news/2020/design-innovation-ahrc-funding-2020/
We are seeking a research assistant who will be based at the Institute of Design Innovation (IDI) at Loughborough University's London school in the borough of Hackney. Candidates will be encouraged to participate in IDI's wider research, teaching and enterprise practices. Training opportunities appropriate to the needs of the project will be provided.
We are particularly interested in applicants who are working at the intersection of the social science, or humanities and design. We are seeking interdisciplinary thinkers who have an interest and experience in researching the intersection between design, politics and sustainability. Fields of specialisation may include participatory design, design politics, design activism, design anthropology, visual communications, visual culture, cultural studies, or other areas deemed relevant.
Application Closing Date: 1 March 2020
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