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PhD Student Position - “Dark Patterns” and the Ethics of User Experience
Purdue University

We are seeking a PhD student to work with Dr. Colin Gray at Purdue University on a project funded by the National Science Foundation. In this project, we are investigating the ethical implications of user experience (UX) practice, and the identification of methods which can be used to effectively surface ethical concerns in education and practice domains. The specific focus is "dark patterns," a term for UX design practices where user experiences are manipulated, using knowledge of human behavior and the desires of end users in order to implement deceptive functionality that is not in the user's best interest. This project will extend our understanding of ethics in UX using a pragmatist ethics lens, documenting considerations that UX practitioners make as part of their everyday work. The PhD student will receive systematic training in human computer interaction and user research, be exposed to a wide diversity of research interests in the Computer Graphics Technology department, gain deep understanding of user experience and user experience research, and have opportunities to network with both researchers and practitioners in UX.

This position is expected to begin in Fall 2017, with two years of minimum guaranteed funding. Other funding opportunities, such as research or teaching assistantships, will be available beyond the initial two-year period. The student would be expected to apply and be accepted as a student within the PhD in Technology, affiliated with the Computer Graphics Technology department (https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/phd-technology).

Research Group
Dr. Colin Gray leads a research group that focuses on user experience (UX) design pedagogy and practice at Purdue University. He is appointed in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute as an assistant professor in Computer Graphics Technology, and is a Fellow in the Educational Research and Development Incubator. Previously, the research group has identified characteristics of UX competency relevant for practice and described the nature of the research/practice gap in HCI. Currently, the group is engaged in several projects that build our collective understanding of UX knowledge, practitioner identity, and the development of expertise. In addition to the project proposed for a new doctoral student, we are also collecting and analyzing data from social media to describe the knowledge-sharing and community-building activities of UX practitioners. The lab output includes research that is highly interdisciplinary, spanning work across human-computer interaction, engineering education, instructional design and technology, and design theory and education.

Qualifications
Interested applicants should have an research interest in user experience design, HCI, critical theory, ethics, or related topics. No specific prior research training is necessary, but documented ability in conducting ethnographic observations or interviews, and performing qualitative analysis is beneficial. In addition, an academic and/or professional background in design, philosophy, or ethics would add substantial value to the research team. An ideal candidate should possess professional skills such as effective time management, the ability to work collaboratively in inter/trans-disciplinary environments, and excellent communication skills (verbal, written, visual).

To express interest in this position or request more information, please email Dr. Colin Gray at gray42(at)purdue.edu with the subject line “Dark Patterns PhD Position” by April 1st, 2017. In this email, attach a brief statement that states your relevant experience and research goals in relation to the proposed project and a current resume or CV.


Colin Gray, PhD
Assistant Professor
Computer Graphics Technology, Purdue University
401 N. Grant Street, Knoy Hall of Technology, Room 355
gray42(at)purdue.edu | colingray.me

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