Hi friends -- This just in via another listserve. :) If you like cold, dark places and warm, smart people... Cheers! Chris Salmi Eija eija.salmi@aalto.fi 5:19 AM (3 hours ago) to PHD-DESIGN Aalto University is a new university with over a century of experience. Created from a high-profile merger between three leading universities in Finland - the Helsinki School of Economics, the Helsinki University of Technology and the University of Art and Design Helsinki - Aalto University opens up new possibilities for strong multi-disciplinary education and research. The university's ambitious goal is to rank among the top universities in the world in its areas of specialization. At Aalto there are 20,000 students with around 75,000 alumni. We have a staff of 4,500 including 300 professors. The former Aalto University School of Art and Design and the Department of Architecture of the School of Engineering have merged to form the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. The new school combines design, media, architecture, film, art education and art. The key areas of research in the school are design, digital media, audiovisual representation, art, visual culture, well-being architecture and emerging technologies, and urban planning and design. Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture invites applications for POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER, Design for ICT mediated learning environments The job begins in fall 2012. The assignment is for maximum of two years. Key Accountabilities and Qualifications The postdoctoral researcher will be part of the Learning Environments research group (LeGroup -http://legroup.aalto.fi/) at the Media Lab, Department of Media. The LeGroup is involved in research, design and development of New Media tools, as well as their use and application, in the field of learning. The areas of research and design practice are in computer supported collaborative learning (CSCL); information and communication technology (ICT) in learning (tablets, mobile phones, touch screens, PDAs, PCs etc.); ICT in creative group work and design; ICT in empowerment through learning; and learning environments enhanced with technology. The group's approach to research and design is theory-based but design-oriented. This means that besides the academic research papers the outcomes of the group are often software systems, software prototypes, applications and scenarios. Currently the research group consists of three project researchers, five doctoral students and two to three research assistants lead by a professor. The postdoctoral researcher will lead and conduct research and design in externally funded research projects ongoing and starting in the research group, as well as teach these topics in the Department's MA program. The postdoctoral researcher will also act as the vice leader of the research group. The position requires a Doctor's degree (preferably completed within the last five years), management skills, design portfolio as well as research and design skills necessary for the development of digital tools and systems (prototypes) in various contexts of learning. The successful candidate will have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in order to work within art and design-based academic institution. Location Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Helsinki, Finland. Wage level Salary will be paid according to the University's salary scheme. Application period and instructions Application documents, including an (1) application letter, (2) CV, (3) design portfolio, (4) One page statement of research interests and a certificate of the doctoral degree, should be sent preferably by email to rekry-arts@aalto.fi<mailto:rekry-arts@aalto.fi> (subject: Postdoc, Learning Environments) or by mail to: Registry, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, P.O. box 31000, 00076 Aalto, Finland. Applications should arrive no later than on November 5th 2012 by 3 p.m. (Finnish time GMT + 2:00). All application material should be in English. Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period. The application materials will not be returned. Further information Associate Professor Teemu Leinonen e-mail: teemu.leinonen@aalto.fi tel. +358 50 351 6796 www.aalto.fi/en<http://www.aalto.fi/en> http://taik.aalto.fi/en/ https://reseda.taik.fi/Taik/jsp/taik/Index.jsp?lang_global=en& Helsinki, 8.10.2012 Eija Salmi (mrs) Director International Affairs Aalto University School of Arts, Design & Architecture = Aalto ARTS Secretary General Cumulus International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media cumulusassociation.org + aalto.fi/en Mailing address: PO BOX 31000, 00076 Aalto, Finland Visiting address: Hämeentie 135 C 000560 Helsinki tel +358 505927060 fax + 358947030595 "Cumulus is the only global association representing art, design and media education in the world. It was founded in 1990 and has today 189 prominent members from 46 countries". 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