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PhD in Urban Social Resilience within Sustainability and Planning at Aalborg University Aalborg University in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
PhD stipend funded by the project WeGrowCircle through the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership. The position is full time for three years and is a PhD stipend rather than a self-funded role; salary and terms follow the Danish AC collective agreement. No stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Oct 28, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
Aalborg University
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Aalborg University is advertising a PhD position in Urban Social Resilience within Sustainability and Planning at the Department of Sustainability and Planning in Denmark. The project sits within the interdisciplinary WeGrowCircle initiative and the broader research agenda on urban social resilience, with links to urban sustainability, planning, design, and architecture.
The PhD will examine how cities can build resilience through the interplay of social and material dimensions, with attention to participatory planning, co-design, co-production, mapping, governance, stewardship, and regenerative green-social infrastructures. The post is connected to the Sustainability, Innovation and Policy research group and may engage with the Aalborg Living Lab as well as other living labs in Brussels, Gothenburg, and Bucharest.
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in sustainability and planning, urban studies, sustainability and design, geography, or a related field. Experience with qualitative, participatory, and design-oriented methods is an advantage. Candidates are expected to submit a 1–3 page preliminary research proposal describing their research focus, design, and methodology.
This is a full-time, three-year PhD stipend funded through the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership. The position includes PhD coursework (30 ECTS), teaching or dissemination experience, and an external research stay outside Aalborg University, preferably 3–6 months at a foreign institution. Salary and employment terms follow the Danish AC collective agreement.
Deadline: 2026-10-28. Apply via: Aalborg University’s recruitment system. Contact the scientific supervisor, Associate Professor Martin Lehmann, for research-related questions.
Funding details
PhD stipend funded by the project WeGrowCircle through the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership. The position is full time for three years and is a PhD stipend rather than a self-funded role; salary and terms follow the Danish AC collective agreement. No stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in sustainability and planning, urban studies, sustainability and design, geography, or a related discipline. Strong interest in urban resilience as shaped by social and material dimensions is expected, along with experience in qualitative, participatory, and design-oriented research methods, including co-design or co-production, as an advantage. Applicants must submit a preliminary research proposal (1–3 pages) outlining research focus, design, and methodology. The candidate should be motivated to work in interdisciplinary environments, collaborate with urban stakeholders, and complete PhD requirements including 30 ECTS courses, teaching/dissemination experience, and an external research stay.
How to apply
Prepare an application with a motivation letter, CV, bachelor’s and master’s diplomas with grades, a 1–3 page preliminary research proposal, and any other relevant documents. Submit the application through Aalborg University’s recruitment system via the job advertisement page before the deadline.
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