NERC DREAM-CDT Funded PhD Student in Urban Sustainability

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom University of Groningen Full time

**Job Summary:**

PhD Researcher in Urban Sustainability

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team at the University of Birmingham. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative research project focused on building resilient cities in the shrinking paradigm using big data analytics.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Conduct extensive literature reviews and data analysis to identify spatial, economic, and social issues in shrinking cities
  • Design adaptive strategies to build resilience into these cities through comparative studies of urban shrinkage in China and the UK
  • Collaborate with local stakeholders in China and the UK to incorporate their interests and develop place-based strategies for policy-making

**Requirements:**

  • MSc or MRes degree in a relevant field (e.g., urban studies, geography, environmental science)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

**Benefits:**

  • A competitive stipend (£27,000 - £32,000 per annum)
  • Tuition fees covered by the NERC DREAM-CDT scholarship
  • An opportunity to work with an international team of researchers and collaborate with Chinese stakeholders

**Salary:** £27,000 per annum

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