PhD Position, Distributed Participation in Climate-Resilient City Making

Qualified candidates possess most of the following skills and qualities:

• an interest in working at the intersection of the social and geo-sciences, computer science and design;
• a Master's degree in the geosciences or urbanism (spatial planning, urban design, architecture, urban analytics) OR computer science OR design (participatory design, design for interaction, or other associated areas);
• strong skills in GIS, data collection, data visualization and/or systemic spatial analysis
• social skills to engage with diverse project partners and the proven ability to work in a transdisciplinary research context;
• excellent communication skills and adequate writing and presentation skills; and
• proven English proficiency.

Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check theGraduate Schools Admission Requirements

Additional desired skills are:

• experience with planning support methods and stakeholder engagement;
• knowledge of serious gaming, modelling and simulation techniques;
• database management and programming skills;
• knowledge on the topics of urban resilience or sustainability in the built environment; and
• good command of Dutch or willingness to learn.

Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts. An initial 1,5 year contract with an official go/no go progress assessment within 15 months. Followed by an additional contract for the remaining 2,5 years assuming everything goes well and performance requirements are met.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from € 2541 per month in the first year to € 3247 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programme is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline-related and research skills.

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation.

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply by 23:59 (CET) on 28 February 2023. Applications should be submitted online via the application button. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. The application can be addressed to Dr. Carissa Champlin.

As part of your application, you should submit:

1. a detailed CV;
2. a cover letter (max. two A4) that details your motivation for pursuing this PhD project and your overall fit to the job requirements;
3. diploma and transcripts of records (Bachelor's and Master's education);
4. a 1-page statement describing your vision on the role of participatory design in urban planning processes including a discussion on the benefits and shortcomings of deploying digital technologies as a means of upscaling citizen engagement in planning climate-resilient cities and communities;
5. a sample of writing, e.g. Master's thesis, final assignment, blog, professional or popular science writing; and
6. Proof of English proficiency or explanation of exemption criterion.

Selected candidates will be invited for an online interview in early March 2023.

• A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. Carissa Champlin, Assistant Professor, Human-Centered Design Department, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, email: c.j.champlin@tudelft.nl.

Questions about the application procedure? Please contact A. Klumpers-Nieuwpoort, HR Management-assistent Human-Centered Design: HR-HCD@tudelft.nl.