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From: Aeberli Marius <marius.aeberli@epfl.ch>
Since 2014, the ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne in Switzerland and the EPFL/Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne have offered the opportunity to provide with answers to the challenges raised by advanced technology through the Master of Advanced Studies in Design Research for Digital Innovation.
Only 3–5 candidates are admitted each year for this two-year course. Admission is linked to obtaining a paid assistant position at the EPFL+ECAL Lab the unit which acts as a bridge across the two institutions. The curriculum includes advanced courses combining theory and practical projects in such areas as augmented reality, digital information and architecture, disruptive innovation and analysis of user experience. More importantly, it allows developing a major research project called upon to become an actual application.
Candidates have the benefit of the EPFL+ECAL Lab technical platform, as well as of support from the teams of experts located in the ECAL building. They are registered as EPFL students, giving them access to the infrastructure of a campus with more than 300 laboratories.
Find more information on epfl-ecal-lab.ch
We would be grateful if you could share in your network the attached call for application…
Thank you very much and best regards,
Marius
Master of Advanced Studies in Design Research for Digital Innovation
Call for the 2017 Research assistant position
EPFL-Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, one of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology has
launched with ECAL, Ecole Cantonale d’art de Lausanne a unique programme called Design Research for
Digital Innovation. Inspired by the PhD studies, but focused on a two-year intense program, it combines
advanced education with a research project, yet with a focus on innovation, pragmatic impact and
professional prospects.
“Innovation needs design research to bring the end-user more than just technical performance. Designers
must be able to perform as researchers for the industry and organizations, and turn disruptive technologies
into convincing user experiences”, says Nicolas Henchoz, the instigator of the program.
The two-year full-time programme is run by the EPFL+ECAL Lab, a design lab of EPFL based in the ECAL
building. It combines a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) at 30% and a research assistant position at 70%.
Advanced academic courses including workshops and case studies give access to extensive knowledge of the
digital sector in terms of interaction design, research strategies, innovation and collaborations. But the
greatest focus is on creating knowledge and having an actual impact. Each student is assigned to one of the
research projects going on at the Lab. Based on a transdisciplinary approach, these projects involve the
EPFL+ECAL Lab team (senior designers, software and hardware engineers, psychologist) at large. Current
research topics include how to bring digital heritage back to life, new inclusive social networks, narrative
principles for augmented reality, and big data visualization.
For 2017, EPFL+ECAL Lab will recruit 3 candidates, who will be able to attend the MAS program and have a
research assistant position. Income from the position ensure the candidate a financial autonomy, including
the tuition fees.
Application deadline April 15 2017
Start September 1 2017
Duration 2 years
Occupation 100% (30% MAS / 70% research assistant)
Location EPFL+ECAL Lab, 11, av du 24-janvier, 1020 Renens, Switzerland
Affiliation EPFL
Qualification Master in the following disciplines
Design (media & interaction design, visual communication, product design) with basic skills in
coding.
Engineering, with design skills.
Architecture, with basic skills in coding.
Language English (Students can write their report in English or in French)
Application documents
Motivation Letter
CV
Portfolio
Diplomas and transcripts
Copy of ID
Contact : mas-drdi-admin@listes.epfl.ch
