Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cuttingedge research Empas around 1100 employees make essential contributions to the wellbeing of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
In line with Empas mission the Technology and Society Laboratory (TSL) creates and shares knowledge to support the transformation to a more sustainable society within planetary boundaries. Within the project Building Together. Redefining Baukultur through childrens and youths perspectives funded by the National Research Programme (NRP) 81 Baukultur you will contribute to the development of a gamified toolbox designed to engage children and youths (ages 615 in understanding and shaping local Baukultur.
Your tasks
- Conducting literature and resource reviews to identify innovative methods for engaging young audiences in Baukultur discussions
- Designing and developing a multidisciplinary Baukultur gamified toolbox combining analogue and digital elements in close cooperation with the NGO ARQubator other partners of the project consortia and external stakeholders
- Coordinating pilot testing of the toolbox in schools and extracurricular settings in Switzerland to validate its effectiveness
- Collecting and analyzing data on childrens and youths perspectives emerging from the toolbox playtesting sessions and integrating them into further toolbox development
- Coauthoring scientific publications including peerreviewed journal articles and conference presentations.
Your profile
Masters degree in architecture education sciences social sciences urban sciences or related fields with experience or demonstrated interest in participatory approaches and gamification.
Familiarity with qualitative research methods including data collection and content analysis.
Strong collaboration organizational communication and presentation skills
Knowledge of Adobe computer programmes (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign) and MS Office (Word and Excell).
Proficiency in English and one additional language German or French (both written and oral).
Our offer
The position will start at the earliest convenience and is temporary for 1.5 years. The workplace is St. Gallen.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation CV certificates diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by email and by post will not be considered.
SarahStdli Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner