Sustainable Cities

  • Community & Communications Lead

    Posted on

    Last modified on

    Placemaking Europe is seeking a passionate and experienced Community and Communications Lead to join their team. This mid-level position will play a pivotal role in fostering connections between placemakers across Europe, amplifying the voice of our community and disseminating the knowledge we create. Working for Placemaking Europe means that you have to feel comfortable in…

  • Sunset Project: 10 Doctoral Canditates

    Posted on

    Last modified on

    SUNSET is a European Doctoral Network aiming to develop innovative research and training capacity around city-university interactions driving the EU’s twin green and digital transition. SUNSET brings together a diverse network of esteemed researchers from leading universities worldwide, along with partners from city governments, innovation companies, research institutes, and civil society organizations. Together, we aim…

  • Public space designer with great conceptual skills

    Posted on

    Last modified on

    Felixx, an international award-winning landscape architecture firm founded in 2014, boasts a team of 35 designers and researchers dedicated to addressing climate challenges. They are currently seeking a public space designer with 3-5 years of experience to join their team. Ideal candidates possess strong graphic skills and experience in high-end public realm and mixed-use projects.…

  • PhD: The Role of Social Innovations in Enabling Nature-Based Solutions in Cities

    Posted on

    Last modified on

    The Faculty of Geosciences at Utrecht University is seeking a PhD candidate to explore the role of social innovation in enabling nature-based solutions (NBS) in the Mediterranean region. This research aims to contribute to just and sustainable cities by investigating how social innovation initiatives and networks facilitate the implementation and mainstreaming of NBS. The candidate…

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

    Posted on

    Last modified on

    A PhD researcher position is available to investigate the role of knowledge in inclusive planning and governance of nature-based solutions in the Mediterranean region. The focus is on upscaling these solutions in urban planning, emphasizing knowledge-based instruments and co-production processes. The project involves action research in real-life case studies, exploring various types of knowledge for…

  • PhD on ‘Planning HER City’

    Posted on

    Last modified on

    The Institute is seeking a PhD candidate to lead a project focused on implementing gender-sensitive urban planning practices in the Netherlands. The research aims to understand how gender differences manifest in Dutch urban planning and its impact, exploring planning techniques to enhance the participation of young women and spatial interventions to reclaim their right to…