You: A Doctoral Researcher @ T-Labs?

Deutsche Telekom Laboratories (T-Labs) is a joint scientific research institute of Deutsche Telekom AG and Berlin Institute of Technology (TU Berlin). We carry out pioneering research into innovative information and telecommunication technologies, addressing in particular human perception and interaction, networking and security issues. The Laboratories are located on the campus of Berlin University of Technology.

The Design Research Lab of TU Berlin is led by Prof. Dr. Gesche Joost. A team of young researchers devotes to contribute both theoretical and practical knowledge to design research and discourse, nationally and internationally.

The Doctoral Researcher will participate in an exciting research project involving over 120 researchers from various disciplines. For 50% of the working hours, (s)he will plan, organize and lead user studies from a design point of view. (S)he will also be responsible for turning study results to design concepts and interventions. For the remaining 50%, (s)he should pursue own doctoral dissertation.

The candidate should have general knowledge and competence in design practice and will engage in scholarly research. The following knowledge, skills and experiences are required:

- Design Theories & Methods
- Design Theories & Methods
- User Study Approaches/Methods
- Cultural Probes
... Interviews
... Observations
... Participatory Design
... Universal Design
- Literature search and review
- High level written and verbal communication
- Excellent English skills

The position is currently limited for the duration of two years.

Applications including a one-page description of research interests, CV, portfolio and a sample of publication should be sent, until June 25th 2009, to: corinna.schmidt@telekom.de.

Technische Universität Berlin envisage to ensure equal opportunity for men and women, applications from female candidates with the advertised qualifications are explicitly solicited. Provided qualifications are equal, persons with disabilities will be preferred.