Assistant Professor in Just Transformations towards Climate Resilient Cities and Regions (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)

18 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Utrecht University

Research Field

Cultural studies

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

5 Jun 2023 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

The Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning at Utrecht University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Just Transformations towards Climate Resilient Cities and Regions ( 0,8 – 1 FTE)

Our ambition with this Assistant Professorship is to contribute to the research and teaching at the Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, especially in the sections of International Development Studies and Spatial Planning.

We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified candidate with relevant knowledge and field experience in making cities and city regions more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable in combined climate and biodiversity crises and persisting and widening inequalities globally. Particularly relevant in this position are the spatial dependencies and divisions between urban regions and within regions , in close relation to the implications of peoples' livelihoods in the face of environmental change, as well as how to move in the direction of climate resilient and sustainable urban futures.

Special attention will be given to better understanding:

• how various urban groups are affected by the combined climate and biodiversity loss crises and/or climate change-related policies and investments;
• how people cope with risks and extreme events;
• how to support climate vulnerable regions and groups in having a safe, climate resilient and sustainable futures.

The desired interests and expertise for this position should include interconnected urban transformations related to at least some of the following:

• knowledge about livelihood dynamics in climate-vulnerable regions;
• issues of migration, displacement, and resettlement governance while focusing on those who stay (non-migration);
• knowledge about climate adaptation and mitigation policies, planning, and practices;
• transformative governance and planning in cities and city-regions;
• inclusive development and planning for climate-resilient cities addressing vulnerability, social and/or environmental justice. We are interested in applicants interested in intersectionality and intergenerationality in urban transformations, assessing the implications of various investment plans, planning practices, and shifting institutions.

The position involves 50% teaching and 50% research.

We welcome applicants with a research profile and teaching ideas focused on urban development's human-centred approaches and institutional and governance dimensions in the context of just transformations. The position requires profound knowledge that spans international development, urban planning and governance, urban and environmental social sciences, and climate change theories and approaches. As an Assistant Professor you will teach, among others, courses in the new research Master's programme on Global Urban Transformations and collaborate across sections of the Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, as well as the UU-wide strategic themes such as Fair Transitions, Transforming Cities, Open Cities and Critical Pathways to Sustainability.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We believe in a balance between individual and collective achievements. That’s why we assess both on individual and team performance. We stimulate inclusive academic leadership at all levels.

We are looking for a colleague who meets the following criteria:

• You hold a completed PhD in International Development Studies, Urban/Environmental Planning, Human Geography, Political Science, Policy Studies, and Sustainability Science and the related disciplines;
• You have transdisciplinary research skills, evidence of empirical field research in diverse settings, mixed method approaches, and ethical research practices;
• You have experience in international collaborations and field experience, especially across the Global South (vital);
• You have published as a ( lead) author in international peer-reviewed journals;
• You have experience with acquiring external research funding (at any role);
• You are able to work both independently and in a team; You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• You have teaching experience according to the career stage;
• You have a University Teaching Qualification (BKO) or are willing to acquire one within two years;
• You are proficient in English ( C1 level) and willing to acquire Dutch language skills. We believe that understanding and speaking Dutch makes it easier to connect with colleagues. Therefore, we offer free language courses.

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer a position (0.8 - 1.0 FTE) for a period of 18 months in an international working environment with the prospect of permanent employment. Upon good performance, according to the faculty’s performance indicators, the position will become permanent after 18 months.

You will receive guidance for your teaching and research tasks and training and support regarding the acquisition of external funds. We will support you in developing your academic career. The Faculty of Geosciences has a professional career and promotion policy. In addition, you will have access to all equipment in our state of the art laboratory infrastructure.

The gross salary - depending on previous qualifications and experience - ranges between €3,974 and €5,439 (scale 11 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for a full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year.

We encourage you to grow and support work life balance. That’s why Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave, sports and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). More information about working at Utrecht University can be found here.

Selection process

Everyone deserves to feel at home at our university. We welcome employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation via the 'apply' button.

Additional comments

For more information about this position, please contact Professor Edwin Buitelaar (Professor of Land and Real Estate Development), at [email protected] or Professor Niki Frantzeskaki (Professor of Regional and Metropolitan Governance and Planning) at [email protected].

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/327922/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Utrecht University

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3584 CB

Street

Princetonlaan 8a

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/327922/assistant-professor-in-just-transformat…

Contact

City

Utrecht

Website

http://www.uu.nl/

Street

Domplein 29

Postal Code

3512 JE

STATUS: EXPIRED