PhD Student in architecture (LTU Arts-Based Research Center, ARC)

Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We currently have 1,840 employees and 17,670 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.We are looking for a doctoral student to work in the architecture research group at Luleå University of Technology in Luleå. The doctoral position is unique and will lead to a much sought-after competence and will give you as a researcher the opportunity to work in a creative research environment both at Luleå University of Technology and in the organizations and companies with which we cooperate.

The Architecture research subject is one of our 19 research subjects at the Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Resources. The research group includes about 20 people with competence ranging from urban and traffic planning to architecture and urban design, conservation and landscape architecture. Our research and education make a crucial contribution to shaping policies and planning for future cities. 

Project description
As a doctoral student in architecture, your research will center on developing artistic-based theories, methods, and collaborative interventions to investigate the energy and climate transition in northern Sweden and beyond. The project is anchored on the Swedish policy initiative for Designed Living Environments with a focus on green transition and long-term sustainability, with exploration of innovation through interaction between art and technology. Important actors outside the university are the municipalities and region as well as actors in the architecture sector. The project will seek to connect with EU projects and initiatives funded for example by Creative Europe, Horizon Europe, the New European Bauhaus and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.

LTU ARC is a platform for cross-disciplinary research at the intersection of art and science. An overarching ambition in LTU ARC is the creation of forms for cross-disciplinary and artistic co-creation. The foundation of the LTU ARC is two research clusters that explore overlapping thematic areas. These form a framework for a joint research school that introduces new PhD students to exploratory research practices in interaction with senior researchers and artists. LTU ARC initiates research collaboration within the university as well as nationally and internationally. LTU ARC is also a platform for the university's collaboration with and development of cultural life in Norrbotten. An external advisory committee guarantees the platform's relevance and anchoring among institutions in northern Sweden.

Duties
The work will be carried out in the Architecture group of Luleå University of technology in Luleå. The research field is multi-disciplinary and of both a scientific and an applied nature. You will aim to collaborate with parallel projects within the ARC research school and seek partnerships with other artistic and technical disciplines at LTU and beyond. All the scientific work will be presented mainly in English in articles in scientific journals.

For further information; General curricula for the Board of the faculty of science and technology

Qualifications
The basic requirement for education at the research level is that one has 1) been awarded a degree at an advanced level, 2) completed courses giving at least 240 university credits, of which at least 60 university credits are at an advanced level, or 3) in some other way either in this country or abroad acquired the corresponding knowledge. We are looking for a motivated colleague who can work both alone and in cooperation with others in our research group. You should be a good team-player with a good knowledge of both oral and written English and you should preferably have a background in architecture or related artistic subjects.

We appreciate candidates who have previous experience in practice and/or scientific publication. You are expected to carry out your doctoral studies full-time in connection with the project described. Luleå University of Technology undertakes to provide active support from a qualified supervisory group and a proposal for a doctoral education that will lead to a doctor’s degree in Architecture. An active participation in the further development of the international research society will be encouraged.

Further information
Fulltime fixed-termed employment for four years (up to maximum five years) regulated by the Swedish Higher Education ordinance. Departmental duties (e.g. teaching) up to 20 % of fulltime can also occur. The employment is planned to start in the fall 2024. Location: Luleå.

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.For full ad, visit  Job vacancies

For further information, contact: Agatino Rizzo, Professor and Head of Subject,(+46)920-49 3438 agatino.rizzo@ltu.se
Jing Ma, Senior Lecturer, (+46)920-49 1668 jing.ma@ltu.se

Union representatives:
SACO-S Joanna Hübinette, (+46)920-49 3432 joanna.hubinette@ltu.se
OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se

Application
We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter, a detailed research project outline, and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish. Mark your application with the reference number below.

Final day to apply: 3 October 2024
Reference number: 3486-2024