The project will focus on promoting the emergence of a platform cooperative in the city of Aalborg, relying on the adaptation of existing technologies(e.g. coopcycle.org in the delivery sector). By involving university graduates and migrant workers, the initiative allows tracing the network of support needed for the formation of platform cooperatives. This allows putting at the centre of co-design activities organizational models for platform cooperatives.

More specifically, the objectives of the project are:(1) Support, through Participatory Action Research(PAR) in the city of Aalborg, the establishment of a platform cooperative to support the sustainable transition of the delivery sector, e.g. food, relying on existing technologies(e.g. coopcycle.org/en/) and involving university graduates and international workers.(2) Trace and document the more-than-human network involved in establishing a platform coop with a strong local orientation, beginning with the public institutions supporting the establishment of the cooperative.(3) Propose co-design strategies to identify ways of collecting start-up capital and developing business and technology models to maintain and develop the cooperative.

The expected results include:(1) PAR report on creating and launching a sustainable, platform-based cooperative within a local community.(2) Collect, describe and analyse emergent practices in delivery, income-generation and relations between the cooperative, support space, local community and the technology design, development, and use.(3) Co-design infrastructures for business and technology models to maintain the platform cooperative.

The project includes two periods of secondment, one at International House Northern Denmark(Aalborg, Denmark) and one at the University of Trento(Italy).

The selected candidate will become a part of the research group“Techno-anthropology and Participation”.

 Requirements:

• A background in IT/Design, or related fields;
• Proficiency in English, knowledge of a Scandinavian language is a plus;
• Insights on digital platforms, local community engagement, or cooperative companies.

Applicants should comply with the”Mobility Rule” of the Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions, that is”Recruited researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity(work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their recruitment date(August 2024). Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account.” Moreover, applicants should not be already in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of the recruitment.

To apply, prospective students are requested to attach:

• A motivation letter;
• A full Curriculum Vitae;
• A preliminary research plan(max. 3 pages).

You may obtain further information from Associate Professor Maurizio Teli atmaurizio@plan.aau.dk concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's 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. 1039 of August 27, 2013 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.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Lisbeth Diinhoff, The Doctoral School at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, email:ld@adm.aau.dk, phone:+45 9940 9589.

For more information of The Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design:www.phd.tech.aau.dk

The application is only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

Wages and employment

Ref number

20-23079

Deadline

13.12.2023