Professional Doctorate Candidate Arts + Creative

Avans Hogenscholen; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 50,610 - 70,966; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maandelijkse salaris tussen € 4.535 en € 6.359

Eindejaarsbonus gelijk aan dertiende maand

Tijdelijk contract voor 4 jaar

Goede werk-privébalans

Flexibele werkopties, inclusief thuiswerken

Job summary

Een vooruitstrevende instelling zoekt een Professional Doctorate kandidaat in de kunsten en design. Deze rol biedt de kans om artistiek onderzoek te definiëren, uit te voeren en te delen, met een focus op maatschappelijke impact en samenwerking. Je werkt onder begeleiding van een ervaren team en hebt de vrijheid om je onderzoeksprojecten vorm te geven. Dit is een unieke kans om bij te dragen aan de ontwikkeling van de creatieve sector en om je professionele en academische vaardigheden verder te ontwikkelen. Als je passie hebt voor kunst en design en de ambitie om de toekomst van artistiek onderzoek vorm te geven, dan is deze rol perfect voor jou.

Qualifications

• Master in kunst/design met sterke onderzoeksfocus.
• Minimaal 5 jaar ervaring in de creatieve industrie.

Responsibilities

• Definiëren en uitvoeren van artistieke onderzoeksprojecten.
• Samenwerken met studenten en belanghebbenden.

Skills

Kritisch denken

Communicatieve vaardigheden

Onderzoeksvaardigheden

Onderwijs ervaring

Education

Master in kunst en/of design

Job description

Great work

The PD is a programme for investigative professionals in arts and design who aim to develop their creative and artistic research further. The Arts + Creative PD programme has been developed by art and design professors from 15 universities of applied sciences across the Netherlands. It is currently in a pilot phase. The goal is that eventually the PD degree becomes an EQF level 8 degree, awarded by universities of applied science. We encourage candidates to inform themselves about the goals and requirements of the programme here.

As a Professional Doctorate (PD) candidate, you are responsible for defining, conducting, and finalizing artistic research projects that intervene in complex practices and environments, contribute to the development of the field, and create connections with other social fields and partners. You ensure the alignment of your research with the overarching goals of the PD initiative and make your research accessible to both academic and professional communities. Your key responsibilities can be divided as follows:

Defining your research project

• Identify and critically analyze artistic and societal developments relevant to your practice.
• Develop a research proposal, including suitable methodologies, in collaboration with your supervisors and relevant stakeholders.
• Establish connections with institutional and external partners to secure additional research funding where needed.
• Align your project with the broader objectives of the PD programme and the context of Avans Creative Innovation.

Conducting artistic research

• Develop and implement a robust methodological framework that reflects your artistic research objectives.
• Collaborate with other researchers, students, and stakeholders to co-create and refine research outcomes.
• Teach within Avans Creative Innovation programs, linking your research practice to educational activities.
• Achieve change within social domains other than the candidate's own field of practice.
• Identify and design an intervention that innovates the art and/or design practice (including making, design, curatorial and pedagogical practices) and/or revises its relationship to other social sectors.

Finalizing and Disseminating Research

• Document and present research outcomes through suitable artistic and academic channels.
• Critically evaluate the research process and identify areas for improvement.
• Share findings with the academic and professional communities, contributing to knowledge exchange between education, the arts, and society.

You will independently shape your research approach and project deliverables, within the framework of the PD programme and under the guidance of your supervisory team. This four-year full-time position offers you the opportunity to contribute to the emerging field of artistic research while advancing your professional and academic expertise.

Please note that following and completing a PD trajectory does not result in a formal degree yet. However, the programme is expected to be legally accredited during the pilot phase, although no guarantees can be made at this moment.

Your place as a PD candidate within Avans

As a PD candidate, you will be located at and employed by the Centre of Applied Research for Art, Design & Technology (CARADT) in s’-Hertogenbosch. Art and design play a significant role in the development of society. CARADT empowers artists, researchers, and designers to fulfill this role. Professor Sebastian Olma will lead your supervision team in collaboration with artistic and academic partners.

We offer you

• A monthly salary of a minimum of € 4.535 to a maximum of € 6.359 gross for a full-time appointment (scale 11 collective labor agreement for higher professional education).
• An end-of-year bonus, which is approximately equal to a thirteenth month.
• A temporary contract for 4 years due to the duration of the funding.
• A good work-life balance and pleasant workplaces.
• A lot of freedom in your job with the option to work from home.

You fit right in

You are a critical thinker with a sincere interest in reshaping the creative industry. Your ability to navigate complex ideas and articulate them through innovative and original approaches sets you apart. You thrive in collaborative environments, sharing your insights with students, colleagues, and stakeholders, and you are driven by real socio-economic challenges and opportunities. With a passion for combining theory and practice, you aim to inspire and influence change in the creative sector. On top of that, you bring:

• A Master’s degree in art and/or design with a strong research focus and proven ability to integrate theory and practice, together with excellent knowledge of critical theory/sociology.
• Proven skills in communicating research to a wider audience.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the creative industry, including familiarity with its dynamics, challenges, and opportunities. You have worked in strategic roles within international agencies or brands, beyond freelance work, and are familiar with diverse international working environments.
• Strong teaching experience, including mentoring students and creating meaningful opportunities for student involvement in research.
• Excellent command of English and Dutch, alongside proven skills in effectively communicating research to a broader audience.

Innovative Avans

Big ambitions, human scale. Committed, personal - that's Avans. A place where you can be yourself. With your unique ideas and insights. That's part of our learning and entrepreneurial character. We offer optimum flexible education, in co-creation with the professional field. We are always changing, and moving with the world around us. Our aim is to offer ever more personalization, so that our students can choose part of their own learning pathways. That's our Ambition for 2025. Read these stories to discover Avans as an employer.

Contribute to our ambition

Do you see a great role for yourself in shaping the future of artistic research? Please apply no later than March 3, 2025 via the application button. If you have any questions about the content of the position, please contact Sebastian Olma, Professor of Cultural & Creative Industries, via [e-mail] or on [phone]. We will provide you with an update about your application within 2 weeks after the vacancy closes.

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