The University of Oslo is Norways oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28

000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally
recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Department embraces four disciplines: Philosophy, Classical Languages (Greek and Latin), History
of Ideas and Art History. The Department is also responsible for the introductory philosophy courses,
obligatory for all students attending study programmes at the University of Oslo. In addition the Centre for
the Study of Mind in Nature (CSMN) is administered by the Department. The Department has about 140
employees.

Doctoral Research Fellowship in Design History within the

project "Back to the Sustainable Future"
The University of Oslo, Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas, invites applications
for a PhD Research Fellowship in Design History. The position is part of the research project Back to the
Sustainable Future: Visions of Sustainability in the History of Design (BaSF) funded by the Research
Council of Norway, and will contribute to the projects explorations of the history of sustainability as a key
concern in design discourse.

Job description
Back to the Sustainable Future explores the historical conditions for, and development of, sustainable
design. Today, sustainability is an essential parameter in all design practice, education, research and
mediation. However, this green revolution is a glaringly white spot on the design historical map, still
awaiting its scholarly historicization.

Back to the Sustainable Future investigates how designers, educators, theorists, critics, promoters,
consumers and users have conceptualized visions of sustainability in the history of design since the
1960s. The aim is to trace how notions of sustainability have migrated across time and socio-cultural
domains, from design education and social activism via commercial and industrial contexts to mainstream
media and consumer behavior. By doing so, we are addressing a significant lacuna in design historical
scholarship and thereby expanding the subject matter of the field.
The person appointed will be affiliated with the Faculty's organized research training. The academic work
is to result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the Faculty with a view to obtaining the degree of
PhD. The successful candidate is expected to join the existing research milieu or network and contribute
to its development. Read more about the doctoral degree.
The appointment is for a duration of three years. All PhD Candidates who submit their doctoral
dissertation for assessment with a written recommendation from their supervisor within 3 years or 3
years after the start of their PhD position, will be offered, respectively, a 12 or 6 month Completion Grant.
Qualification requirements
Applicants must hold a Masters degree or equivalent in an area relevant to the topic of the doctoral dissertation.
The Master's Degree must have been obtained by the time of application. The Masters degree must include a
thesis of at least 30 ECTS.
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
Personal suitability and motivation for the position
In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on:
The project's scientific merit, research-related relevance and innovation
The applicant's estimated academic and personal ability to complete the project within the time frame and
contribute to the main project
The applicant's ability to complete research training
Good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic communities.
Applicants who have recently graduated with excellent results may be given preference.
We offer
 salary NOK 436 900 490 900 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research fellow,
(position code 1017)
a professionally stimulatinging working environment
attractive welfare benefits
How to apply
The application must include:
cover letter statement of motivation and research interests
a project description, including progress plan (3 -5 pages, see Template for project descriptions)
Curriculum Vitae (complete list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and
other qualifying activities, including a complete list of publications)
Transcript of records of your Master's degree
list of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the
link apply for this job. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's
grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).
When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the project description and the applicants
academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project. Short-listed candidates will be called in for
an interview.

Formal regulations
Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of
Oslo.
According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant
may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-
disclosure.
The appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable
guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results
a.o.
The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit
people with ethnic minority backgrounds.
Deadline: September 30 2017
Contact persons:
For questions regarding the project/ position:
Professor Kjetil Fallan
For questions regarding how to apply:
HR-officer Julie Tllefsen
The Project investigates how designers, educators, theorists, critics, promoters, consumers and users
have conceptualized visions of sustainability in the history of design since the 1960s. The aim is to trace
how notions of sustainability have migrated across time and socio-cultural domains, from design
education and social activism via commercial and industrial contexts to mainstream media and consumer
behavior. By doing so, we are addressing a significant lacuna in design historical scholarship and thereby
expanding the subject matter of the field.

Development of notions of sustainability across time and socio-cultural domains in Design Education!

KTH Lighting Design

The Lighting Laboratory is a division at the department of Architecture at the School of Architecture and Built Environment at KTH. Its approach to light
and light planning, is a combination of visual, physical and biological based experience and knowledge applied to design, technology and health. The
studies were engaged in educational and research activities that stimulate human centred innovation in the field of lighting design and technology, applied
to the architectural space, where theoretical knowledge will be combined with practical application in laboratory experiments, project work and case
studies.

The understanding of the importance of good lighting design in urban areas, buildings and interiors is increasing. Light is fundamental to architecture and
essential for human well-being. Lighting quality affects human behavior, comfort, health, efficiency, safety and security.

National College of Arts started as Mayo School of Art in 1875. The course was a five year course leading
to Bachelor of Architecture Degree. This department was established in 1903. We were taught to explore
the visual environment with representational and freehand drawing. We studied principles of design in a
given environment ad relate the study of living space to human values and dimensions. We learnt the
history of architecture, find co-relations between classical and international specimens and study the
evolution of emerging form in the region. The goal of the department of architecture is to prepare
professional architects conversant in international design skills crucial for contemporary architectural
practice. The focus is to transform frames of reference about the responsibilities of practitioners in the
field. Inclusive of architectural training, the department endeavours to incorporate instruction and
research in conservation and vernacular traditions. The Department aims to prepare professional
architects for practice and advanced studies with critical and analytical thinking, communication skills,
technological competence, ethical conduct, and comprehension of the theoretical basis of design.
Bachelor in Architecture program aims at preparing professional designers capable of critical thinking
and creative expression, and students for advanced studies and research in the related fields.

My focus has always been critical pedagogical methods and inculcate environmental consciousness in our
graduates through design thinking and problem solving.