C-NEWTRAL Doctoral Network is funded by the prestigious Horizon Europe Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and led by University College Dublin (Assist. Prof. Aura Istrate). There are 12 vacancies for highly ambitious Doctoral Candidates (DC) to conduct research on how to advance towards achieving climate-neutral cities from different dimensions (Urban Nature, Urban Mobility, Built Form, Energy, Circularity) through citizen engagement and decision-making support.
There is a great team of academics and experts involved in supervision and training of the Doctoral Candidates. The Researchers will be employed on a full-time basis for 36 months and based at one of the six host institutions (University College Dublin (UCD), University of Bologna (UNIBO), University of Girona (UdG), Heidelberg University (UHEI), The University of Helsinki (HU), Queen's University Belfast (QUB)). They will also spend time on secondment at non-academic partners, thereby ensuring that all Researchers will spend time in both academia and industry. The Doctoral Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, social security, a monthly mobility allowance and a family allowance if applicable. For further details on the salary and benefits visit Vacancies - C-NEWTRAL Doctoral Network, under the 'Additional Details' section.
The call for applicants is now open until 5.00 pm CET 1st March 2024 to doctoral candidates for the C-NEWTRAL Doctoral Network (one for each of the 12 projects listed below)
- Project 1: Citizen Science for Urban Nature Regeneration Processes (UH)
- Project 2: Mobility justice and the electric mobility transition in comparative contexts (UHEI)
- Project 3: Decision-support system (DSS) to address water scarcity with Nature-based Solutions in cities (UdG)
- Project 4: User-centred comparative analyses of building energy performance solutions in building clusters (UNIBO)
- Project 5: A critical approach to the digital and green transitions in the EU urban water management (UdG)
- Project 6: Data-Driven Participatory Planning to integrate NbS in Cities (UCD)
- Project 7: Decision-making support for impact assessment of coupling Active Mobility+Blue-Green Infrastructure (UCD)
- Project 8: Empowering communities with technological tools (and digital governance) for an active role in achieving climate neutral cities while limiting intersectional inequalities (UCD)
- Project 9: Effectiveness of decision-making tools for building-energy-circularity nexus for climate-neutrality (UNIBO)
- Project 10: Critical examination of assumptions in using AI/DT for flooding/water management governance (UH)
- Project 11: Social acceptance of environmental policy implementation for carbon-neutrality in neighbourhood planning (QUB)
- Project 12: Governance & Planning Index for Sustainable Housing Equitability (QUB)
Eligibility criteria
Read the individual vacancy descriptions and check that you meet the conditions specified (pdf files with full details can be downloaded from www.c-newtral.eu).
Selection process
The candidate will be selected on the basis of the quality of the application, expertise, work experience, and qualifications. In the first instance, an expression of interest should be lodged containing the following documents (in English) consolidated into one single PDF via www.c-newtral.eu
- A current CV (max 2 pages)
- A short cover letter (max 300 words) explaining briefly your motivation and key research experience/achievements that demonstrate independent thinking and your ability to complete a PhD.
- A research outline (max 500 words) related to the DC topic (to suggest how you meet and can develop further the research project described in this ad). If you are applying for up to 3 PhD positions in C-NEWTRAL, you can refer to all, while prioritising your choices.
- Details of 2 referees (names, contact details) who can provide information about your qualifications
- Official Academic Record - Bachelor's and Master’s Diplomas and Transcripts
- One work sample demonstrating prior achievement in research, enquiry or debate, e.g. a published paper or software, standards or policy contribution; extract of dissertation or master’s thesis
- Any other requirements as outlined in the individual research project description
Visit www.c-newtral.eu for further details on the C-NEWTRAL Network and instructions on 'How to Apply' for these vacancies.
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