Stilling:
PhD fellowship in urban / peri-urban green space management
Application deadline: March 28th 2019
About the position
The School of Landscape Architecture at the Faculty of Landscape and Society has a vacant 3-year PhD position related to sustainable urban/peri-urban green space management in a climate change perspective.
We invite applicants to submit study proposals within the research fields of nature–based design or management solutions connected to blue and green infrastructure for sustainable urban/peri-urban landscapes/ecosystems in times of climatic change.
The PhD study is expected to identify national and international trends in the field of use of plants and/or materials, as they pertain to landscape architecture, spatiality and multifunctional blue and green infrastructure.
The research should provide new perspectives and make a scholarly contribution at the cutting edge of ecologically sustainable place-making and place–keeping. It should strengthen the knowledge base for management in public parks and urban green spaces.
The proposal must balance landscape architecture/urban design and planning and natural sciences, and will be evaluated on the base of the applicant´s research focus and qualifications.
Main tasks
It is expected that the appointed candidate is admitted to the PhD programme in Society, Development and Planning. The successful candidate must submit a study plan during the first months of the appointment, which outlines the planned content and progress of the work towards completing a PhD degree within the PhD scholarship period.
The PhD programme consists of mandatory and elective courses with oral and written examinations and a major research component. The applicant is advised to visit the website for detailed information regarding PhD regulations at NMBU and information about the PhD programme.
Qualifications and skills
Required academic qualifications
The applicant must have an academically relevant education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are at master's degree level. The applicant must have a documented strong academic background from previous studies with a master’s degree with a GPA of B or above.
We seek a candidate who has a master's degree in landscape architecture, urban design/planning, green space management, horticulture, ecology, biology, plant science or forestry.
Candidates who have completed a master's degree within another relevant discipline and, in addition, have relevant work or research experience within nature-based approaches to design or management, blue and green infrastructure, planning or green space management are also invited to apply.
The candidate should be able to document proficiency in both written and oral English.
Competence in a Scandinavian language is preferred, since a substantial part of the work will involve Norwegian documents, and the candidate will cooperate with Norwegian municipalities to a large extent.
Desired personal qualities
- enthusiasm, high level of motivation, and curiosity
- ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team
- good cooperation skills
Remuneration and information
The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1017 PhD Fellow salary grade 51 (NOK 449 400 per year). For particularly well-qualified applicants, alternative wage placement can be considered.
Employment is conducted according to national guidelines for University and Technical College PhD scholars.
The expected starting date is September 1st 2019.
For further information, please contact:
- Professor Anne Katrine Geelmuyden, +4767231270, anne-katrine.geelmuyden@nmbu.no,
- Professor Morten Clemetsen, +4767231290, morten.clemetsen@nmbu.no, or
- Associate Professor Ingjerd Solfjeld, +4791706292, Ingjerd.solfjeld@nmbu.no
Application
The application must contain
- an application letter
- a brief project description of up to 1000 words with suggestions for key research questions and expected results
- CV
- an overview of scientific and academic publications or projects
- up to five academic papers (for example master's thesis, articles, etc.)
- relevant diplomas and transcripts
- names and contact details for two references.
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The application will be evaluated based on the project description, relevant work experience, and the candidate's academic competence. The shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview as a part of the evaluation.
Applicants invited for an interview are expected to present certified copies of their diplomas and certificates.
Application deadline: March 28th 2019