PhD Studentship: ‘Designing for Sustainable Behaviour’

Loughborough Design School

Loughborough University

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship at Loughborough University in the area of Design for Sustainable Behaviour. The candidate will design, prototype and evaluate the impact of novel behavioural interventions through a practical case study.
The choice of the research topic is open, and can be adapted to the specific interests and disciplinary background of the successful candidate. We welcome proposals that fit within the interests of the Loughborough Design School and the broad remit of sustainability. The specific topic for the PhD will be developed in further detail between the candidate and the PhD supervisors, Dr Garrath Wilson and Dr Debra Lilley, who have established research expertise in the field of Design for Sustainable Behaviour and user-centred design research.
Candidates must have a first or upper second class academic qualification or relevant Masters qualification in a discipline that has a clear focus on product/industrial design. Knowledge of user-centred design, behaviour change or sustainability would be an advantage.
The studentship provides a stipend of £14,057 per annum plus tuition fees at the UK/EU rate for up to three years. International (non EU) students may apply but will need to find the difference in fees between those for a ‘UK/EU’ and ‘international’ student themselves. Non UK applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements, details available here: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/international/englang/index.htm

Funding information

Funding applies to:

Open to applicants from a range of countries

Contacts and how to apply

Administrative contact and how to apply:

Please note that we require all online applications to be accompanied by a short proposal, outlining the applicant’s topic of interest and why they feel that they are appropriate for the post (approx. 2 pages). To discuss your proposal, or for any informal enquiries about this research, please contact Dr Garrath Wilson directly: g.t.wilson@lboro.ac.uk; +44(0)1509 226961
Please email your proposal to dslearning@lboro.ac.uk at the same time as submitting an online application. A portfolio presentation of design skills will be required at the interview stage.
Details about the application process can be found at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/research/. Further information about Loughborough Design School can be found at: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/lds/.
Please quote the following reference when applying: GTW/LDS2015.
The deadline for applications is Monday 29th February, 2016. The proposed start date is 1st April 2016 but other options can be discussed.

Application deadline:

29 February 2016