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From: "Artur Gil" <[log in to unmask]>
PhD Researcher for Europeanisation of Spatial Planning
Nijmegen School of Management
Vacancy number: 27.18.10
Closing date: 29 October 2010
Job description
Applications are invited for a PhD position to investigate the effects of
transnational territorial cooperation on European planning systems. Over the
past decade, there has been considerable financial and political support in
the EU for transnational cooperation. Macro regions are expected to
facilitate planning for large-scale functional areas and to improve policy
coordination in the EU’s multi-level governance system. Yet there is
currently limited insight into the effects of transnational territorial
cooperation on spatial planning systems in European countries and regions,
and there is a need for an improved theoretical understanding of the role of
macro regions in Europe.
As a PhD candidate you will become part of a research team of the Nijmegen
School of Management at Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands).
Requirements
You must have a relevant Master’s degree in Spatial Planning or a related
discipline. You are expected to have a strong interest in academic research
in the social sciences and preferably have experience in undertaking
comparative spatial research in Europe. Background knowledge of European
spatial planning and territorial cooperation is essential. An excellent
command of written and spoken English is mandatory. Knowledge of additional
European languages and experience with different planning systems in Europe
are strong assets.
Organization
This position is located within the Governance and Places (GaP) research
group, which is one of the three research groups within the Institute for
Management Research of the Nijmegen School of Management. Within the GaP
research group, about 50 research staff from a wide range of backgrounds,
disciplines and nationalities work on a variety of themes including European
spatial planning, territorial cooperation, borders, transport, water
management, environmental policy and governance, land policy and location
development and urban and regional development. The group has a lively and
well-supported community of PhD students. GaP staff members participate in
international networks, publish in and co-edit renowned international
journals, and are engaged in policy development at all spatial levels.
Website: http://www.ru.nl/gap
Conditions of employment
Employment: 1,0 fte
The gross starting salary is €2,042 per month based on full-time employment
and will increase to €2,612 per month in the fourth year (PhD scale).
Duration of the contract: 4 years. You will be appointed conditionally as a
PhD researcher (1.0 FTE) for a period of 18 months. Your performance will be
evaluated after 12 months. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will
be extended for the remainder of the period.
Other Information
You should submit a detailed CV which shows relevant research experience and
details of academic qualifications, a letter of motivation, and the names
and e-mail addresses of two academics who may be contacted for confidential
references.
Additional Information
Dr. Stefanie Dühr
Telephone: +31 24 3613051
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Application
You can apply for the job (mention the vacancy number 27.18.10) before 29
October 2010 by sending your application - preferably by email- to:
Radboud University Nijmegen
P&O Department
PO Box 7005, 6503 GM NIJMEGEN, NL
Telephone: +31 24 3611173
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
No commercial propositions please.
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