PhD at the Design Psychology Lab
Enquiries to join the Lab are welcome from excellent PhD candidates who meet the Dyson School of Design Engineering entry level requirements. We welcome prospective PhD students who are interested in understanding how digital technologies shape human cognition, behaviour, and mental health. The Design Psychology Lab brings together perspectives from psychology, behavioural science, human–computer interaction, and digital health to study how the design of digital environments influences psychological processes and wellbeing. We are particularly interested in applicants with strong quantitative and experimental skills who are motivated to conduct interdisciplinary research on topics such as human–AI interaction, digital mental health, and the design of psychologically safer technologies. Students from backgrounds including psychology, behavioural science, data science, computer science, design, and related fields are encouraged to apply.
If you wish to be considered, please e-mail the following information to Dr Van Zalk (n.van-zalk@imperial.ac.uk):
- A recent copy of your CV.
- A brief (max 2-page) outline detailing how your work will fit within the lab. Please note that research proposals on more than 2 pages will not be read.
- A mention on how you plan to secure funding for your PhD (please note that self-funding is not acceptable). You can consider several funding sources via Imperial’s Scholarships Search Tool.
- Reference letters are highly welcomed.
If your profile is deemed suitable, you will be invited to an online meeting.
Post Docs & Academic Visitors
Enquiries from prospective Post Docs and academic visitors are welcome. Please contact Dr Nejra van Zalk directly to discuss opportunities.