Assistant (100%) Urban and Spatial Planning

4 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

KU Leuven

Research Field

Architecture

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

31 May 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38 hours/week

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

AAP-2024-107

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

You will conduct research within the research group P.PUL (Planning for People, Urbanity and Landscape). This research group focuses simultaneously on issues concerning sociopolitical challenges on the one hand and ecology, environment and climate on the other, with a strong emphasis on space. More specifically, you will work on a doctoral research project on large-scale housing projects that, at the time of their conception, aspired to a distinctly combined social and ecological agenda. The PhD involves both historical research into the original social context, motivations and design solutions, and research into the (re)development of these projects, combining different methods (including archival, ethnographic and design research). The focus lies on Belgian and Western European case studies. Within these outlines, you will further delineate the specific focus and cases of this research together with the supervisors at the start of the research. 

  

You will also support the Urban and Spatial Planning program of the Faculty of Architecture in collaboration with your colleagues. You function in a team and assignments are managed by the program director. 

Your duties may include:  

• Assisting in the organization of the annual study tour; 
• The organization of the annual workshop week; 
• The coordination of the master's theses; 
• Assistance in the teaching of the master's program (supervision of master's theses, research seminar, ad hoc assistance within various course units, etc.). 

  

In addition to these duties, you will be actively involved in training and participate in Permanent Education Committee (POC) meetings.

Requirements

Research Field

Architecture

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Languages

DUTCH

Level

Excellent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Basic

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer an employment of 100% for 2 years, as assistant (scale 43) starting 15 September 2024. After positive evaluation of the teaching assignment and doctoral research, the appointment is renewable up to a maximum of 6 years in total.  

Depending on the assignment, some meetings may already take place before the start date to prepare for the upcoming semester.  

  

Within this position, you will be part of KU Leuven, a university in which 13,000 colleagues make top-level teaching and research possible together. This includes an exciting work environment that offers opportunities to build your experience and develop your skills. You will join a team with other motivated (interior) architects and enjoy a lot of freedom to shape your job.

Eligibility criteria

• You hold a Master's degree in Urban and Spatial Planning, or a degree that can be assessed as equivalent, with distinction. If you have another Master's degree with distinction, clearly indicate in your application file an interest in and experience with these fields through relevant teaching, practical, and/or research experience. 
• You have a sense of reflection and know how to pass on the topicality of urban and spatial planning within a constantly innovative pedagogical approach.  
• You have good communication and social skills to work in a team.  
• You can work independently.  
• You have a perfect command of the Dutch language (written and spoken). Knowledge of English is considered an asset.  
• You are willing to work at both the Brussels and Ghent campuses. KU Leuven opts for a hybrid working environment, where a combination of on campus and home working is possible.

Selection process

For more information please contact Prof. dr. ir. Jeroen Stevens ([email protected] ) or Prof. dr. Bruno Notteboom ([email protected] ).Introduce yourself by means of a motivation letter, a CV and a concise portfolio. In your motivation letter, clearly state why you are interested in this PhD and how you would approach the research (max. 1 page).
You can apply for this job no later than 31/05/2024 via the online application tool

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

KU Leuven

Country

Belgium

State/Province

Brussels Hoofdstedelijk gewest

City

Brussel/Gent

Postal Code

1000

Street

Brussel/Gent

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://easyapply.jobs/r/skezBys21QyGHs149hH8

Contact

State/Province

Brussel/Gent

City

Brussels Hoofdstedelijk gewest

Street

Brussel/Gent

Postal Code

1000

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED