Job Fields and Important Details

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PositionPhD Position ‘The Sustainable Turn in Urbanism' – research-by-design track
OrganisationKU Leuven
CountryBelgium
CityHeverlee
No of VacanciesN/A
Project NameN/A
Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for an outstanding candidate who is passionate about architecture, urban design and research. You are the ideal candidate if you:
• have obtained a masters degree and can show proof of a strong interest in research in architecture, research by design, architectural theory/history, landscape architecture, urban design, urbanism or equivalent;
• have distinguished yourself during your studies, academic career or professional life (to be demonstrated by means of distinctions, achievements, or endorsements);
• are able to show proof of you writing skills by means of an article, book chapter or masters thesis;
• have developed during your studies and/or your professional career an exciting portfolio of design works in the fields of architecture and/or urban design;
• are able to publicly present your design work and engage in a discussion with stakeholders;
• know how to organize yourself and can work with tight deadlines;
• function well in a team but are also able to work individually;
• have a good command of French and English. Knowledge of Dutch is an asset.

ExperienceA minimum of four years of experience
SalaryAs per industry standards

Organisation Details

The Department of Architecture (www.architecture.kuleuven.be) is part of the Science and Technology Group at KU Leuven and coordinates the research on (interior) architecture, urbanism and spatial planning at the the Faculty of Architecture (Brussels and Gent) and the Faculty of Engineering (Leuven). The Department enjoys an international reputation and currently counts more than 150 (international) PhD students. The doctoral researcher will be part of the research groups P.PUL (Planning for People, Urbanity and Landscape; www.ppulresearch-kuleuven.be) and Architecture, Interiority and Inhabitation (A2I) (www.a2i-kuleuven.be).

Job Description

PhD Position ‘The Sustainable Turn in Urbanism’ – research-by-design track

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How to Apply

For more information please contact prof. Martino Tattara (martino.tattara@kuleuven.be), prof. Bruno Notteboom (bruno.notteboom@kuleuven.be) and/or prof. Sven Sterken (sven.sterken@kuleuven.be). Please be aware that we might not be able to answer to your emails during the month of July 2022. Candidates are kindly invited to apply online before Monday September 12, 2022 at noon. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Thursday September 22, 2022 in Brussels or, if necessary, online. Please include in your application file: • a cover letter that includes a clear motivation why you are applying for this specific position and this particular project; • a CV; • the names of two referees whom we might contact during the selection process; • a writing sample, e.g. an article, a (chapter of) a masters thesis. Specify why this writing sample is relevant for this vacancy; • a design portfolio; • any additional material that can support your application. You can apply for this job no later than September 12, 2022 via the online application tool KU Leuven seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us at diversiteit.HR@kuleuven.be.

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