PhD Stipend in the role of housing tenure in spatial planning for desegregation

PhD Stipend in the role of housing tenure in spatial planning for desegregation

At the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Sustainability and Planning, a PhD stipend is available within the general study programme Planning and Development. The stipend is open for appointment from 1 September or soon hereafter. The Department of Sustainability and Planning conducts research and teaching on development and planning in a broad sense, including social science aspects as well as more technical aspects of development, and with a focus on environmental, international as well as administrative dimensions.

Jobbeskrivelse
The PhD project will center on developing a deep understanding of the approach to spatial planning in neighborhoods labeled‘parallel societies’ in the Danish non-profit-housing legislation. Primary focus will be given to the concept of‘mixed housing tenure’ as a tool to desegregate. There is a need for scientific investigation to better define the concept of segregation in a Danish context. This will create the basis for investigating what the possibilities, limitations and potential unintended consequences of the planning and regulation efforts using mixed tenure entail. The project will also seek inspiration internationally to suggest models for neighborhood stability and quality of life that considers ownership in its broadest possible definition, from a‘sense of ownership through place attachment’ to‘owner-occupancy of individual housing units’.

The ideal candidate for this project has good academic qualifications, strong self-motivation, and a true interest in research informing the field of Planning and Land Management. The candidate should ideally have a background as surveyor(cand.geom) with planning and legal specialization or closely related background. Key requisites for the position, are also the capacity to plan and work autonomously. Documented experience with any study project within planning for and with segregated areas and/or housing tenure policy research is strongly preferred. Proficiency in Danish is a requirement, due to the nature of the empirical data collection, including interviews, review and analysis of Danish legislation and the facilitation of focus groups/participant observation.

The candidate will be associated with the research group Land Management& Governance and will have base in Copenhagen. To apply, please send the following documents(in English unless indicated, pdf format):

• Motivation letter(max 1 page) outlining your qualifications and motivation to conduct this project
• Project plan(max 2 pages) addressing your understanding of the project’s problem and expected challenges, as well as your ideas to overcome them.
• CV including a list of scientific outputs(thesis, study projects, papers, etc.) and contact info for two academic references.
• Copy of MSc diploma*
• Copy of Master thesis(in any language)
• List of exams with ECTS and grades
• Recommendations

*If you have not completed your Master studies at time of submission, please substitute the MSc diploma with a transcript of the current completed part of study and substitute the master thesis with a written statement by your supervisor specifying the expected completion date and confirming that you are expected to finish on time and send the most recent draft of your thesis.

You may obtain further information from associate professor Michael Tophøj Sørensen, 9940 8415,[email protected] concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Lisbeth Diinhoff, The Doctoral School at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, email:[email protected], phone:+45 9940 9589.

For more information of The Technical Doctoral School of IT and Design:www.phd.tech.aau.dk

The application is only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

Ansøgningsfrist
2024-07-03

Ref. nummer
20-24043

Afdeling
Department of Planning