Postdoc in Service Systems Design

Aalborg University; København; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Service Design Lab at Aalborg University, Copenhagen, invites applications for a full-time Postdoc position in service design and participatory design. The appointment is for 2 years and 7 months from February 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

You will teach visualization, materialization and prototyping in service design, supervise projects and theses, and contribute to curriculum development and international research activities within the department.

Qualifications

• PhD-level academic research experience in service design and participatory design.
• Ability to visualize and prototype concepts for teaching and research.
• Experience publishing in journals and conferences; peer-review experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach visualization, materialization and prototyping in service design through lectures and workshops.
• Supervise semester projects and master’s theses in the Service Systems Design programme.
• Contribute to curriculum development and training activities to strengthen employability.
• Participate in ongoing research projects and disseminate findings through publications and conferences.

Skills

Visualization methods

Prototyping techniques

Participatory design

Academic publishing

Conference presentations

Reviewing academic work

Education

PhD in service design or related field

Job description

At Aalborg University, The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, AAU Copenhagen, a full‑time position as Postdoc is available for a period of 2 years and 7 months from February 1 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

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.

Your work tasks

You will be part of the research environment of the Service Design Lab. You will teach visualization, materialization and prototyping in service design through lectures and participatory workshops. Teaching and supervision will take place within Aalborg University’s problem‑based learning approach. You will also supervise semester projects and master’s theses in the Service Systems Design master’s programme.

You will also contribute to curriculum development and to training activities that strengthen students’ employability. Your work will include participating in the existing research projects of the lab. You will share findings through academic publications, conferences and project deliverables.

Your competencies

You hold a PhD in service design, participatory design or a closely related field, and have a strong background in participatory design. You know how to use visualization methods and prototyping techniques in research and teaching. We are looking for someone who can publish in academic journals and conferences and communicate research through project deliverables. Experience of reviewing academic work is also welcome.

Familiarity with more‑than‑human design, with feminist, ecological and pluriversal perspectives or with sustainability would be valuable. Experience of developing educational initiatives, particularly in Denmark, and of organizing local or international events or conferences would also be relevant. We would welcome experience in coordinating pilot activities and contributing to the management of international projects. Spoken Danish is an advantage, but it is not a requirement.

Read more here: https://www.staff.aau.dk/inclusive-recruitment-n64477

Who we are

The Service Design Lab is based at Aalborg University in Copenhagen. Our research examines how service design can support collaboration and address issues of societal concern, with work in service design strategy, civic services and data‑driven service design. We work with partners across research and practice and contribute to the Service Systems Design master’s programme. You will join a group that connects research projects, teaching and international academic collaboration.

You may read more about the Service Design Lab: https://servicedesignlab.aau.dk/

You may read more about the department here: https://www.create.aau.dk/om-create

Qualification requirements

Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

You can read more about the requirements for your application here .

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University’s 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.

Aalborg University has a policy of parallel language use. International staff are encouraged, with support from the university, to learn Danish during their employment in order to support their integration into the workplace and Danish society.

Danish language courses will be offered as part of the employment.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact Associate Professor Luca Simeone (email: [e-mail], phone: [phone]).

Further information

Read more about our recruitment process here

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here .

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Furthermore, your terms of employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities.

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world

Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real‑world‑oriented education and create world‑class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.