Postdoc in Service Systems Design

At Aalborg University, The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, AAU

Copenhagen, a full-time position as Postdoc is available for a period of 2 years and 7 months from February 1 2027 or as soon as

possible thereafter. The Department of Architecture, Design, and Media Technology has as its goal the development of an innovative

cluster of engineering-based environments for education and research which integrate creativity, engineering and technology within

the disciplines of architecture, urban design, industrial design, digital design and interactive media. The department is a

leading research and educational environment in Denmark that addresses the challenge of the interplay between creativity and

technology, and develops new areas in research and education directed towards the end-user. Your work tasks    You will be part

of the research environment of the Service Design Lab. You will teach visualization, materialization and prototyping in service

design through lectures and participatory workshops. Teaching and supervision will take place within Aalborg University’s

problem-based learning approach. You will also supervise semester projects and master’s theses in the Service Systems Design

master’s programme. You will also contribute to curriculum development and to training activities that strengthen students’

employability. Your work will include participating in the existing research projects of the lab. You will share findings through

academic publications, conferences and project deliverables. Your competencies You hold a PhD in service design, participatory

design or a closely related field, and have a strong background in participatory design. You know how to use visualization methods

and prototyping techniques in research and teaching. We are looking for someone who can publish in academic journals and

conferences and communicate research through project deliverables. Experience of reviewing academic work is also welcome.

Familiarity with more-than-human design, with feminist, ecological and pluriversal perspectives or with sustainability would be

valuable. Experience of developing educational initiatives, particularly in Denmark, and of organizing local or international

events or conferences would also be relevant. We would welcome experience in coordinating pilot activities and contributing to the

management of international projects. Spoken Danish is an advantage, but it is not a requirement. Read more here:

https://www.staff.aau.dk/inclusive-recruitment-n64477 Who we are    The Service Design Lab is based at Aalborg University in

Copenhagen. Our research examines how service design can support collaboration and address issues of societal concern, with work

in service design strategy, civic services and data-driven service design. We work with partners across research and practice and

contribute to the Service Systems Design master’s programme. You will join a group that connects research projects, teaching and

international academic collaboration. You may read more about the Service Design Lab: https://servicedesignlab.aau.dk/ You may

read more about the department here: https://www.create.aau.dk/om-create Qualification requirements Appointment as postdoc

requires academic qualifications at PhD level. How to apply  Your application must include the following:

• Application,

stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position -

Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma) - List of publications, with an indication of the

attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications. -

Documentation of teaching qualifications if relevant. - Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or

boards, participation in organisations etc. - Additional qualifications in relation to the position -

References/recommendations You can read more about the requirements for your application here.    The application must be

submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's

website.  Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone,

regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.  Aalborg University has a policy of

parallel language use. International staff are encouraged, with support from the university, to learn Danish during their

employment in order to support their integration into the workplace and Danish society. Danish language courses will be offered

as part of the employment. Do you have any questions?  If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to

contact Associate Professor Luca Simeone (email: lsi@create.aau.dk, phone: +4599407633). Further information  Read more about our

recruitment process here   The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about

the shortlisting and appointment process here.  The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool

to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.  Salary

and terms of employment The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at

Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment

and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the

state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities. You can find

information about the salary and salary structure for the position in the Salary Overview for Recruitment - Scientific positions

(VIP). Please refer to the introductory section of the page and the section entitled “Postdoc”. There is a mutual probationary

period of 3 months for the position.