PhD on the Role of Knowledge in Planning & Governance of Nature-Based Solutions

16 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Utrecht University

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

20 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (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

We are seeking a PhD researcher to investigate the role of knowledge in the inclusive planning and governance of nature-based solutions in cities and regions in the Mediterranean region. Nature-based solutions are leading climate adaptation solutions for dealing with climate pressures, biodiversity loss, and regenerating people-nature connections.

Your job
There has been much research about the drivers and barriers of planning and governing nature-based solutions and upscaling nature-based solutions from small-scale interventions to the scale of cities and regions. This PhD position will focus on the critical role of knowledge in mainstreaming nature-based solutions in urban planning and governance to promote upscaling, including knowledge-based planning instruments, processes of knowledge co-production, and more.

As PhD researcher, you will deepen and theoretically innovate the types of knowledge (e.g., expert, tacit, indigenous) and how to mobilise and integrate these for inclusive governance of nature-based solutions in cities and metropolitan areas. The research will build strongly from action research in a plenitude of real-life case studies in the Mediterranean region. Alongside research, you are expected to contribute to the deliverables and project work in the research project “CARDIMED: Climate Adaptation and Resilience Demonstrated In the Mediterranean region” (see below). Join us in this exciting research opportunity shaping the future of urban and regional resilience.

This PhD project is based at the Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning and the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development and at the and it will be supervised by Professor Niki Frantzeskaki , Professor Flor Avelino , and Dr Katharina Holscher .

Requirements
Specific Requirements

We are looking for a colleague who brings the following:

• a Master of Science in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, Geography, Political Science, Policy Studies, or Sustainability Science, or related disciplines;
• excellent research skills and ethical practices, including ability to gather, analyse and interpret qualitative data; experience in conducting and analysing structured and semi-structured interviews, large and small workshops, focus groups, and participatory research activities;
• a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English;
• ability to work both independently and in a team;
• good time management skills and ability to balance between the PhD and the research project demands;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The following qualities are desirable:

• command of one or more of the following Mediterranean languages: Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Turkish;
• experience in publishing in a conference or in a peer-reviewed journal;
• knowledge of European environmental policies.

Additional Information
Benefits

We offer:

• a position for one year, with an extension to a total of four years upon a successful assessment in the first year, and with the specific intent that it results in a doctorate within this period;
• a gross monthly salary between €2,770 and €3,539 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development , leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities , as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University .

Selection process

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

To apply, please send the following documentation via the 'apply' button below:

• your curriculum vitae with detailed academic records and qualifications;
• a motivation letter of maximum one page, including your first ideas on the topic and your interest in research on nature-based solutions in cities and their planning and governance;
• a sample of your writing, e.g., your Master's thesis or other written output of which you are the sole author.

Additional comments

For more information, please contact Professor Niki Frantzeskaki via [email protected] .

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/336620/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universiteit Utrecht

Country

Netherlands

City

Utrecht

Postal Code

3584CB

Street

Princetonlaan 8a

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/336620/phd-on-the-role-of-knowledge-in-plan…

Contact

City

Utrecht

Website

http://www.uu.nl/

Street

Domplein 29

Postal Code

3512 JE

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