Utrecht University Hiring Postdoctoral Researcher: Urban-Ocean Nexus in Utrecht

Utrecht University Hiring Postdoctoral Researcher: Urban-Ocean Nexus in Utrecht

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FieldsDescription
PositionPostdoctoral Researcher: Urban-Ocean Nexus
OrganisationUtrecht University
CountryNetherlands
CityUtrecht
No of VacanciesNot specified by employer
Project NameThe Urban-Ocean Nexus: Towards Developing Inclusive, Resilient, and Sustainable Blue Economy in Indonesia and the Netherlands
Skills and Qualifications

• PhD or confirmed doctoral defence in Development Studies, Human Geography and Planning, Political Ecology or related social science
• Interviews, observation and field research
• Research publication skills
• Indonesian and English proficiency; commitment to learning Dutch

Experience

• Field research
• Academic writing and publication
• Public-facing research communication

Salary€3,706 to €5,760 gross per month on full-time scale; appointment at 0.8 FTE

Organisation Details

Utrecht University Faculty of Geosciences includes Human Geography and Spatial Planning. The NWO-supported Urban-Ocean Nexus project examines coastal urbanisation and blue economy development in Indonesia and the Netherlands.

Job Description

• Research coastal and offshore urban development impacts
• Conduct fieldwork in Indonesia and the Netherlands
• Investigate social inclusion and water relationships
• Organise workshops and conferences
• Publish findings and support supervision

How to Apply

Apply via Utrecht University official vacancy page by 31 October 2026. Submit CV with PhD award or defence date and motivation letter.

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