“War made the state, and the state made war.” Charles Tilly’s (1975) well-known thesis is not only a theoretical claim- in the Balkans, it becomes a lived reality. Bosnia and Herzegovina offers one of the clearest examples of how war and state formation are deeply intertwined. After World War II, Bosnia and Herzegovina was one […]
Modul University Vienna is seeking an outstanding scholar for an Associate or Full Professor position (depending on the qualifications) with outstanding qualifications in the field of integrated sustainability assessment methods with a focus on areas such as: cutting-edge quantitative analytical sustainability techniques and models; analysis and visualization of global environmental, social and economic datasets; quantifying […]
The Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS), a scientific organizational entity of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, invites applications for a PostDoc Position, starting as soon as possible. This 2-years position focuses on (1) co-developing and co-testing of backcasting tools with local communities in Amazonian and Landkreis Harburg regions with the aim to co-define desirable climate-resilient futures and […]
This is an exciting opportunity for three postdoctoral researchers to join an ambitious multi-disciplinary research project that reimagines schools through a post-disaster lens. Funded by a European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant, the project is led by Dr Karin Doolan, a sociologist of education based at the Institute for Social Research in Zagreb, Croatia. The […]
We are offering a fully funded PhD scholarship in the Sustainability Research Institute, School of Earth and Environment for one UK candidate starting in October 2026. Political Economy of Production and Consumption Transformations | Project Opportunities | PhD | University of Leeds Full description This fully funded PhD place provides an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate […]
This project seeks to examine the questions of ‘how can regional institutions improve access to high-quality apprenticeship opportunities for young people? Apprenticeships can support school-to-work transitions and address skills shortages, but provision in England remains uneven and difficult to navigate, particularly for young people in the “missing middle” who do not progress directly to higher […]
I am looking to hire a PhD researcher to join the project “Translating Brazilian Development Ideas in Africa” (TRABRADIA), funded by the Cluster of Excellence Africa Multiple at the University of Bayreuth in Germany. The position focuses on the local adaptation of Brazil’s National School Feeding Program in Malawi in the context of South-South development […]
Three-year postdoctoral position available in the Cultural and Political Geography research group from October 1st 2026. Although a successful candidate would ideally have interests that align with abroad research focus on governance, control and bordering practices, the position is open to anyone who broadly orientates themselves within cultural and/or political geography. As part of the […]
We currently have two PhD vacancies at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute located in Norway’s beautiful Oslo capital region. Both the institution and wider context are fantastic places to work as an energy social scientist, so please give strong candidates in your network a heads-up about these exciting opportunities. Both positions are linked to the Research […]
Project Officer: Regional, urban and rural researcher We are seeking a territorial analysis expert who will contribute to research on economic development, housing, transport, and environmental challenges, delivering work that will shape EU policies on regional growth, sustainability, and territorial cohesion. For more information, visit https://recruitment.jrc.ec.europa.eu/vacancy/2887
The Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a highly talented and motivated researcher to join a Horizon Europe-funded project called, Past and Current Transitions: A new pact for fair and resilient European regions (PACT). You will work under the joint supervision of Dr Carolin Ioramashvili, Professor Maria Savona and Professor Daniele […]
Wander Demuynck is a PhD researcher in regional and urban studies at the Public Governance Institute, KU Leuven, Belgium, and at the Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning, Utrecht University, the Netherlands. His doctoral research focuses on ‘interplaces’ — peri-urban areas and towns within metropolitan regions — and on how economic, political, and cultural […]
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Sixth Manuel de Solà-Morales European Prize 2027. Every two years, the Manuel de Solà-Morales European Prize recognizes the best university research in the field of urbanism carried out by a student granted a PhD. The award honours the memory of professor in urbanism, and architect, Manuel […]
We are pleased to announce that the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) of the European Commission, in cooperation with Fundación CEER, has officially launched the Border Regions Peer Exchange on Solving Border Obstacles programme. Organisations directly involved in b-solutions cases will have a unique opportunity to play an active role in this European […]
Project officer: Local implementation of EU investments and policies The Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society. We are hiring a project officer to contribute to the analysis of how EU investment policies and programmes for territorial cohesion and competitiveness are implemented at the municipal […]
Economic and policy analyst: EU Enlargement The Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society. We are hiring an economic and policy analyst who will help the unit deliver policy advice for EU Enlargement economies by contributing to analyses of economic development, research and innovation, industrial […]
The Department of Human Geography at Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main (DE) are advertising for 4 postdoc positions. These are fixed term positions for 3 years, with the possibility of a further 3 year extension. Each position includes tasks in research, teaching and administration. The position holders should contribute to one of the following specialisations […]
VACANCY NOTICE FOR POSITIONS OF Expert – Urban Sustainability – Contract Agent (FG IV) Reference no. EEA/CA/2026/5 Please send us your application by no later than 2 June 2026 at midnight (Copenhagen time), following the instructions in the ANNEX. The European Environment Agency (EEA) is organising an open competition with a view to establishing a reserve […]
Research Fellow / Postdoc position on ‘Geopolitics, Energy Security, and Resilience of Net Zero.’ Research Fellow (101766-0426) at University of Warwick Deadline is 31st May 2026. Here’s a brief summary. More details available via the link above. Applications are invited for the role of Research Fellow as part of the UKRI funded UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) […]
We are currently recruiting for an open-topic PhD position (funded) in housing studies (sociology of housing) at the University of Stuttgart, to be undertaken in close collaboration with me. I am seeking a dedicated individual who is keen to help shape the future of housing studies at our institute. Based at one of Germany’s largest […]
The Summer School will take place in Milan from 28 September to 2 October 2026 and offers an intensive, practical training course on Cost-Benefit Analysis as a tool to support public investment decision-making. Participants may choose between: Module I – General Principles and Methods of CBA (28-29 September 2026) Module II – Sectoral Application of […]
Innovation is often seen as a universal force for good, a driver of economic growth and improvements in living conditions. However, innovation also has a “dark side” (Coad et al., 2022). Past industrial breakthroughs, from battery manufacturing to steel production, fueled massive economic growth but left a toxic legacy of heavy metals such as arsenic, […]
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About the Project The Urbanism and Coastal Heritage Lab’s objective is to investigate the dual threat of rapid globalisation and climate change particularly related to West Africa’s coastal urban built environment, cultural heritage and the socio-economic livelihoods of the most vulnerable in this region. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the focus of the lab is centred on the […]