PhD position on Accelerators of digital transformation? The impact of institutionalized knowledge exchange platforms on the Helsinki metropolitan area
11 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University of Helsinki- Research Field
Geography- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Finland- Application Deadline
15 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
HE / MSCA- Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number
101119845- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
The doctoral project will investigate how investments in various forms of collaboration between cities and universities, as well as cross-faculty initiatives within universities, contribute to sustainable urban development.
The research aims are fourfold:
A successful outcome of this project will involve mapping various types of urban collaborations and cross-faculty investments within universities that promote sustainable urban development. Finland, with Helsinki in particular, has consistently ranked highly in various indices of competitiveness, characterized by low hierarchical structures and a strong culture of trust and consensus. The “Europe in the Creative Age” report by Richard Florida and Irene Tinagli identifies Finland as a top performer in Europe, doing “exceptionally well” according to their indicators of competitiveness. Thus, Helsinki provides a fascinating case study to identify the successes, challenges and barriers related to institutional needs and practices against or for desired outcomes. Additionally, the project will enhance the understanding of sustainability within neighborhoods, and across different patterns of land use.
Planned secondments:
- City of Helsinki, (Winter 2025/2026)
- University of Stavanger (Autumn 2026)
The selected candidate will be part of the SUNSET Doctoral Network built around a community of leading scholars and 10 doctoral candidates (DCs) delivering insights into how universities and their host cities can collaborate and interact to achieve the digitalization and sustainability goals set out by current European and global policy agendas. The network is purposefully international, intersectoral, and interdisciplinary. It consists of 6 academic and 16 non-academic partners in 5 European countries (Belgium – The Netherlands – Finland – Norway – Estonia). SUNSET emphasizes cooperative research and includes international mobility and intersectoral secondments to maximize the career potential of all DCs.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Geography
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- A master’s degree in geography, social sciences, geoinformatics, urban planning, or in a related area.
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required; knowledge of Finnish is an advantage.
- The ability to work independently as part of a group in an international environment is essential.
- Appreciated skills include deep knowledge in research methods, the knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical analysis skills.
- To reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.
- Mobility rule: researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (e.g., work, studies) in the country of the recruiting beneficiary (i.e. Finland) for more than 12 months in the 36 months (48 months) immediately before their recruitment date.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
You did not reside or carry out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status are not taken into account.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Helsinki
- Country
- Finland
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
http://www.sunsetproject.eu
Contact
- City
Helsinki- Website
https://www.helsinki.fi/en
STATUS: EXPIRED
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