PhD: Art-Science for Challenge-Based Sustainability Education

Sport Society; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Utrecht University invites applications for a PhD position focused on the integration of art, science and action to enhance sustainability education. The PhD candidate will study how knowledge, skills and artistic expression can strengthen students’ impact in real-world sustainability challenges, collaborating with educators, artists and societal partners.

You will design and conduct empirical research, analyze data, and publish results while engaging in doctoral training and broad dissemination

Qualifications

• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
• Strong analytical, academic writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct an independent empirical research programme in higher-education settings.
• Analyse qualitative and/or quantitative data and translate findings into academic and practical outputs.
• Employ interviews, surveys, observations, focus groups and analysis of student work.
• Contribute to evaluation and development of sustainability skills and challenge-based courses.
• Share findings at conferences and workshops and publish in international peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Analytical skills

Academic writing

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in sustainability science, environmental sciences, educational sciences, social sciences, governance, transformation studies, arts-based research, or related field

Job description

Utrecht University invites applications for a PhD position focused on the integration of art, science and action to enhance sustainability education. The PhD candidate will study how knowledge, skills and artistic expression can strengthen students’ impact in real-world sustainability challenges, collaborating with educators, artists and societal partners.

You will design and conduct empirical research, analyze data, and publish results while engaging in doctoral training and broad dissemination