The HES-SO Geneva invites to application to the HEAD – Genève (Geneva School of Art and Design) for the
position of: :

Postdoctoral researcher (scientific collaborator HES) at 100%
Fixed-term contract (February 2025 – July 2027)
cl. max. 15


HEAD - Genève is one of Switzerland's leading art and design schools, with an international reputation. With some
700 students, it offers a broad spectrum of courses at Bachelor's and Master's degrees: Fine Arts, Cinema, Interior
Architecture, Space and Communication, Visual Communication as well as Fashion and Accessory Design. The
school has also established itself as a major player on Geneva's cultural scene.

Associated with the Research Project:
The Future of Humanitarian Design (HUD) – www.humanitarian.design

The Future of Humanitarian Design (HUD) is a research project exploring how emerging technologies, design, and
engineering can be combined with knowledge from political science to tackle the crisis facing humanitarianism.
HUD is a four-year Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) funded project focused on the challenges facing
humanitarian action: war, refugee flows, forced displacement, etc. HUD is a collaboration between the Geneva
Graduate Institute, the University of Copenhagen, the Department of Interior Architecture at HEAD – Genève, and
the Essential Tech Lab at EPFL Lausanne.
We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher position at HEAD – Genève (Department of Interior
Architecture), associated with the research project The Future of Humanitarian Design (HUD), with a focus on
political violence, space design, and humanitarianism on digital platforms, including social media and videogames.

Responsibilities :

• Participate in the project’s planning and strategy

• Participate in the project's fieldwork, publications, and outcomes

• Teaching at HEAD – Genève, Department of Interior Architecture: studio, workshops, seminars

Requirements :

• Tertiary-level diploma in architecture, interior architecture or design (BA or MA in design) or equivalent

qualification

• Ph D with ideally 2 years' post-doctoral experience

• Experience in spatial design, digital technologies, political violence and/or humanitarian design.

• Teaching experience in English (BA and MA level)

• Strong academic background and research profile

• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English

• Fluency in French, Spanish, Swahili and Lingala (appreciated).

• Solid experience in exhibitions and architectural projects would be an asset.

Special feature of the position:
Priority must be given to taking leave according to the academic calendar.


We offer :
A dynamic, cosmopolitan, inclusive environment open to local, national and international artistic and professional
circles, with attractive working conditions.

Application deadline : October 30, 2024
Interview dates : November 2024 (dates to be specified)
Contract duration: February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2027
Work location: HEAD-Geneva campus (avenue de Châtelaine)


The HES-SO Genève / HEAD - Genève adopts an equal opportunities and diversity recruitment policy.

• Full CV, including a full list of publications, projects, films, etc.

• Letter of motivation

• Diplomas and work certificates

• Portfolio

• A proposal on how your profile can contribute to the project (2000 words)