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Are you interested in pursuing a PhD in Science and Technology Studies? The Department for Technology, Management and Economics calls for applicants to take up PhD research within the area of chronic pain management and STS. With the PhD research we expect to gain a better understanding of patient knowledge and experience with chronic pain, as well as of the role of algorithmic systems in the management of pain. The findings of this study will contribute to the growing body of literature on the social power of algorithms, digital health technology, and care for the chronically ill.
The successful applicant will be based in the division Technology & Business Studies and conduct a qualitative research project about how people living with chronic pain use algorithmic tools in their care. Chronic pain is notoriously difficult to treat as it is subjective and often unpredictable. In this context, algorithmic systems promise to 'read out' patterns and insights from patient generated or passively collected data. While such tools promise to support patients, there are also issues that pose challenges to their social sustainability related to the misrecognition of patient knowledge, the illness experience, and data work. The candidate will investigate patients' knowledge practices and lived experiences at the interface of algorithms and chronic pain while also exploring new design strategies for co-creating socially sustainable algorithms in chronic care.
The PhD candidate will be supervised by Prof. Brit Ross Winthereik, Assistant Prof. Benjamin Lipp, and Associate Prof. Malte Ziewitz. The PhD is an Alliance PhD meaning that the research will be carried out in collaboration with Cornell University. The successful applicant will visit Cornell at least twice for a period of at least 3 months each for the purpose of organizing and conducting:
1) a joint field study with a Cornell PhD student to collaboratively develop and conduct a case study in the domain of algorithmic healthcare in the United States.
2) a co-creative workshop in collaboration with faculty at Cornell, Cornell Tech, and Weill Cornell Medicine.
Qualifications
You must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree in Science and Technology Studies or adjacent disciplines, e.g., sociology, anthropology, information studies or disability studies.
- Experience with qualitative research methodologies, especially ethnographic and interview methods.
- Familiarity with public engagement or co-creative design methodologies is an advantage.
- In addition to the MA degree, a BA degree in a different but relevant field such as pain medicine, neurology, computer science, or interface design are welcome.
- Proficient level of English both in writing and speech.
- Experience of having lived abroad is an advantage.
- Lived experience with chronic pain or other pain-related disabilities is an advantage.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval, and the candidate will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes at DTU. For information about our enrolment requirements and the general planning of the PhD study programme, please see DTU's rules for the PhD education
.
Assessment
The assessment will be made jointly by Brit Ross Winthereik (main supervisor, DTU), Benjamin Lipp (co-supervisor, DTU) in collaboration with Malte Ziewitz (co-supervisor, Cornell).
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union. The period of employment is 3 years.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here http://www.dtu.dk/english/about/job-and-career/working-at-dtu/career-paths.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Benjamin Lipp (bmili@dtu.dk
).
You can read more about the Department at www.man.dtu.dk
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark . Furthermore, you have the option of joining our monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar ” for all questions regarding the practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 1 October 2023 (23:59 Danish time)
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Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file . The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (in English) including official description of grading scale
- A supervisor statement if you have not yet received you MSc grade
- An example of your writing (an article, academic, public media or blog post)
You may apply prior to obtaining your master's degree but cannot begin before having received it.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU Management conducts excellent research on the intersection between management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity and sustainability within the society. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals. The department offers a wide range of courses and programs at bachelor, master and PhD levels across DTU's study programs. The department has around 200 employees with around half of staff coming from abroad.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Ballerup Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Kongens Lyngby
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 01-10-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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