PhD Stipend in Universal Design and Immersive Technologies

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design the Department of Architecture Design and Media Technology (CREATE) offers four fully funded interdisciplinary PhD stipends within the study program Media Architecture & Design. The initiative is in line with the Departments practice of conducting interdisciplinary research at the highest international level. Furthermore the stipends are in accordance with the strategy of furthering collaboration between the two campuses in Copenhagen and Aalborg. The stipends are therefore established with a dual-supervisor set-up where one supervisor is based at the Copenhagen campus and one at the Aalborg campus. The themes cover key research areas of the department.

Stipend no. 1: Universal Design and Immersive Technologies
This PhD investigates how immersive XR technologies can support participatory universal design in the adaptive reuse of public welfare buildings. It enables neurodivergent adolescents and architects to co-assess spatial layouts and atmospheres informing inclusive design decisions and future architectural practice.

The stipend is open for appointment from 1 April 2026 or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is three years. The primary workplace for the PhD stipend will be either at Rendsburggade 14 9000 Aalborg or at A.C. Meyers Vænge 15 2450 Copenhagen SV.

Qualification requirements
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Masters degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1124 of September 19 2025 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

Who we are
The Department of Architecture Design and Media Technology has as its goal the development of an innovative cluster of engineering-based environments for education and research which integrate creativity engineering and technology within the disciplines of architecture urban design industrial design digital design and interactive media. The department is a leading research and educational environment in Denmark that addresses the challenge of the interplay between creativity and technology and develops new areas in research and education directed towards the end-user.

You can read more about the department here: to apply
Your application must include the following:

• Application stating reasons for applying and qualifications in relation to the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (bachelor and masters degree diploma)
• Draft project description (max. 3 pages) outlining the key idea and overall research design
• Other relevant documents

The application must be submitted via Aalborg Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys website.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore everyone regardless of personal background and orientation is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions
If you have any questions about the position you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.

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Salary and terms of employment
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (in Danish)

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