"PhD Candidate 'Participation in the Amsterdam Development Strategy 2035'"

Job Summary: Amsterdam is undergoing rapid densification. This PhD research analyzes participation in three Amsterdam areas focused on 'making the city together.' Using ethnographic research, it maps dynamics between residents, government, and market to contribute new insights into urban development.

Responsibilities: Complete a PhD thesis based on articles about participation and 'making the city together'; Conduct literature study on participation and Amsterdam's development; Attend meetings of three Amsterdam development areas; Attend meetings of various stakeholder groups; Systematically gather, organize, and analyze data; Present interim results; Teach within the programs of Social Geography and Planning.

Qualifications and Requirements: Completed master's degree in Social Geography, Planning, or a comparable field; Affinity and knowledge of participation; Affinity and knowledge of urban development; Affinity and knowledge of organizational issues in a political context; Good oral and written command of Dutch; Good oral and written command of English; Work attitude focused on teamwork, flexibility, and communication in both academic and municipal environments.

What the Employer Offers: A challenging role with varied tasks and ample room for personal initiative and development; Work in an enthusiastic and welcoming team; Be part of one of Europe's leading urban planning research groups and the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research; Work in an inspiring academic and international environment in central Amsterdam with significant interaction with the municipality of Amsterdam.