Fully Funded PhD Student Positions: The Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto is offering fully funded PhD student positions under the supervision of Prof. Christoph Becker. These positions are in the areas of Human-Computer Interaction, IT for sustainability, civic tech, Computing within Limits, ethical and responsible tech, and sustainable software engineering. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic, international research community in one of the world’s top universities.
Fully Funded PhD Student Positions at the University of Toronto – Faculty of Information
Designation:
PhD Student
Research Area:
- Human-Computer Interaction
- IT for Sustainability
- Civic Technology
- Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
- Computing within Limits
- Ethical and Responsible Technology
- Sustainable Software Engineering
Location:
Faculty of Information, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants from all over the world are welcome to apply.
- Candidates must have a strong commitment to research and teaching.
- Relevant background in computer science, information science, or related fields is preferred.
Job Description:
Successful candidates will conduct cutting-edge research on sustainability and social justice in technology design, working within the Just Sustainability Design Lab led by Prof. Christoph Becker. The lab engages in transdisciplinary research to address ecological, political, and societal challenges by examining the values, politics, and cognitive processes in technology design. Students will participate in collaborative design projects, with opportunities to publish in top venues such as CSCW, COMPASS, PDC, and ICSE. This PhD program offers personalized supervision, mentoring by globally recognized faculty, and full funding for both international and Canadian students.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must apply online through the University of Toronto’s website: PhD in Information.
Last Date to Apply:
December 1, 2024
