Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is pleased to announce a PhD Position in Envisioning Housing Consumption Corridors through Participatory Design Fictions at the Department of Industrial Design. This 4-year doctoral position is part of the international Living in Consumption Corridors project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in Interaction Design or a closely related field and have experience with qualitative research and participatory or co-design methods. A strong interest in design fiction or speculative design and familiarity with sustainable design concepts are essential. Candidates should demonstrate good academic writing skills, experience with prototyping, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a leading international research university located in the Netherlands’ high-tech Brainport region. Known for its strong focus on engineering, design, and innovation, TU/e combines scientific excellence with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset to address significant societal challenges. The university works closely with industry, government, and international partners to foster an open and collaborative research environment.
Founded in 1956, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (Eindhoven University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Eindhoven (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), North Brabant. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TUe) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TUe) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.