PhD Candidate in Urban Nature-Climate Interactions

14 uur geleden

Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team at the Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) at Leiden University. The successful candidate will be part of a 4-year project focused on understanding the relationship between climate change and nature in Dutch ecosystems.

The PhD research will contribute to understanding the future of urban areas, embedded in the broader physical and policy landscape. You will investigate how current policy and management measures in (peri)urban areas affect biodiversity and climate resilience, and how these measures interact with a changing climate and environmental conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting research on urban nature-climate interactions
  • Collaborating with societal stakeholders to co-create tools for planning and monitoring nature-climate interactions
  • Developing and implementing methods based in natural science with citizen science or governance approaches

Requirements:

  • MSc degree in environmental science, ecology, physical geography, urban planning, sustainability, or a related field
  • Affinity with co-creating and co-producing research with diverse societal actors
  • Good understanding of (urban) ecological systems
  • Affinity with spatial analysis and/or modelling
  • Ability to integrate knowledge on governance processes and urban ecosystems to inform policy and planning
  • Team player with a collaborative attitude and ability to work within a team

What We Offer:

  • A fully funded 4-year PhD position with a salary ranging from € 2,872 gross per month in the first year to € 3,670 gross per month in the fourth year
  • An attractive benefits package including holiday and end-of-year bonuses, training and career development opportunities, and sabbatical leave
  • Dual career support for international spouses

About Us:

Leiden University is an internationally oriented university that values diversity and inclusivity. Our Faculty of Science is a world-class faculty where staff and students work together in a dynamic environment. We are committed to expanding fundamental knowledge and addressing major societal challenges.

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