The Swedish School of Textiles is a hub for development within the textile and fashion sector through its educational programmes at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral levels in artistic fashion and textile design and technology, business, and management, as well as through its research activities and close collaboration with business and industry. The Swedish School of Textiles conducts extensive research regarding textile materials engineering, polymeric textile fibres, textile reinforcement for composites, smart textiles, textile management, and textile design.

Job description

This doctoral studentship position involves conducting your own research on a full-time basis. 

Research focus

The research will be carried out within the project "Local bio-based residual streams with potential use in the textile and fashion industry" – an interdisciplinary research and innovation project in textile technology, design and management. The overall aim of the project is to develop sustainable solutions for green textiles and fashion by utilising local bio-based residual streams, which results in positive societal and environmental effects and is based on close research collaboration with the recruitment of a total of three doctoral students in each subject area.

From a textile and fashion design perspective, the aim of the research project is to investigate the potential of textiles obtained from local bio-based residual streams. A particular focus is on artistic experimental design research to explore biodesign and biomanufacturing for increased quality of life with regard to the environment, society and culture.

Research in design in the field of textiles and fashion, generally, means artistic design research with a strong focus on, both theoretically and practically, deepening understanding of the interplay between analysis and synthesis in the design process as a basis for developing design methodology, techniques, and programmes. The research approach is mainly experimental and focused on design in which the development of methodology, programs, and techniques relies on critical experimental artistic work.

Please visit the University of Borås's website for doctoral students: Doctoral student handbook - From application to doctoral degree.

Qualifications

Employment takes place under the condition that the applicant fulfils the requirements and is accepted as a doctoral student.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in textile design, fashion design, interaction design or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
• Good interpersonal and initiative skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner.
• Applicants should also have the potential and interest to participate in the development of the artistic research environment at the University of Borås.

Merits:

• Previous experience of and/or participation in research projects/experimental experience.

About the employment

Type of employment: Doctoral studentship employment is conducted in accordance with the regulations outlined in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance.
Employment rate: 100%
Start date: 1 September 2024
Position location: Borås, Sweden
Registration number: PA2024/110

Contact 

Information about the position can be provided by Head of Department Clemens Thornquist via telephone + 46 (0)33-435 43 66 or emailclemens.thornquist@hb.se. For further information about the Research School of Textiles & Fashion, please contact the Director of Studies Eva Gustafsson. The trade union representative is Matilda Johansson, Saco-S. Trade union representatives can be reached via the university switchboard, +46 (0)33-435 40 00.

Application

You can apply for the position via our website by clicking on “Apply.” For more information on how to apply, please visit the Information for applicants webpage. 

Write clearly in your application which position you are applying for and include the applicable reference number.  A complete application should include the following electronic documents: 

1. Cover page/personal letter with brief reason for your application where the position applied for is stated.
2. CV (overview list of education and work experience in chronological order) with reference contact information
3. Portfolio 
4. Degree project (independent work).
5. Copies of relevant degree certificates substantiating how you meet the requirements for the position
6. Copy of passport/ID document
7. Proof of completion of English 6 or equivalent

For information on how to meet the requirement for English, please visit the webpage English language requirements.

For applicants with a foreign degree

If an applicant’s degree is from a higher education institution outside Sweden, or which has not been verified by a Swedish authority before, it is important that to attach the diploma and grades in order to facilitate assessment.

After the application deadline, no additions can be made electronically.

Please submit your application by midnight 31 July 2024 (CET, Central European Time).

Other

The University of Borås provides good work conditions and benefits. Our modern campus is located in the city centre with good access to public transport. It offers good commuting opportunities. Working for sustainable societal development throughout our operations and working to promote diversity, equality, and accessibility are a given at the University of Borås.

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