1 Postdoctoral Research position in Delta Urbanism in Netherlands | Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

The researcher is able to contribute to the research theme ‘Delta Urbanism’. The goal of this theme is the development of a design approach which combines necessary interventions in water management systems with the creation of new spatial qualities and programmatic possibilities in urbanising delta landscapes. The researcher will work on national as well as on international projects. He/she will also work closely with students of the MSc graduation studio ‘Delta Interventions’ and will contribute to the acquirement of externally funded projects.

Requirements

Requirements of the person we are looking for are:

• Familiarity and experience with Urban Design and with Research-by-Design;
• Familiarity and experience with the field of Delta Urbanism;
• Ability to take initiative and to take the lead in research projects;
• Ability to publish;
• A good network in the Dutch and/or international world of urban design and water management.

Conditions of employment

TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week and the option of assembling a customised compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

Department

Architecture

The Department of Urbanism in the Faculty of Architecture at Delft University of Technology was established in 1948 and since then has contributed to academic knowledge of the urban environment and design and planning interventions. The Urbanism research group’s core task is to mobilise its multidisciplinary knowledge, skills and reputation towards the creation of more sustainable living environments. The priority is to contribute solutions to the urgent challenges of urbanisation in the context of climate change. In total 128 people work for the department with a total staffing of 67,7 FTE.

The chair of Urban Compositions focuses on formulating a theory and the methodical development of urban designs. The point of departure is our opinion that the spatial structure of the city is composed of a fabric, with which an area of land is made suitable for human use (programme) and imparting significance. This urban fabric is composed of various layers: the system of parcels, the network of public space, and the nature of the structures, while the area of land that has been changed can be seen as a fourth layer. The programme, the use of the buildings and open space form the fifth layer.