Applications are invited for a PhD (via MPhil) studentship in Child Computer Interaction in the Digital Life Centre at UCLan.
Project Description:
This is a unique opportunity to work with a commercial app company on a project with small and young children (aged 2 – 8) that will make a lasting difference as to how apps for children are thought about and evaluated. The project is based in the long established ChiCI group at UCLan (www.chici.org), with Lingokids (our collaborator) who make language learning apps for children. This project will explore how different elements in learning apps for children can contribute to long-term learning experiences and will explore how this learning can best be evaluated in ethical and fun ways. Activities within the project will include user studies at homes and schools, diary studies and the use of logged data. Work will mainly be done in the UK, but opportunities will exist for studies in the EU, the US and Mexico. Contributions are expected to include designs for in app assessment activities suitable for children with a range of skills, a prototype scoring system for the ‘key ingredients’ of successful app-based learning, and validated evaluation methods that can be used in industrial contexts.
We encourage applications from candidates with a broad range of backgrounds – these could include computer science, psychology, education, design, and media. The ideal candidate will be a great team player, comfortable working with small children and in school environments, will have good organisational skills and be able to think fast in changing situations. Most importantly the ideal candidate will be passionate about understanding how best to incorporate digital app-based learning into children’s lives. The project will include time with our commercial partner which will offer opportunities for future careers, and industrial experience, in UX and app development as well as in academic research.
Further information
Informal project related enquiries about the post can be made to [Email Address Removed]
For the full details go to: https://www.uclan.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/studentships
Applications should be completed on our online application system, selecting the following options:
- Type of Study – Research Degree (Postgraduate)
- Course - Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy
- Campus – Preston Campus
- Mode of Study – Full Time
Please quote the Studentship reference number DTC12-22-24 on the online application form in the personal statement section. You will not be able to enter the number in the Studentship reference section.
Closing Date: 31st March 2023
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Expected Start Date: September 2023
CURRENT UCLAN RESEARCH STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP
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