Postdoc: Urban Heat, Justice & Climate Adaptation

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (ABP)

Flexible working week

Opportunities for education and培训

Relocation assistance

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher on the HARARA project, exploring urban heat experiences and inclusive climate adaptation. You will compare heat impacts in Antwerp and Rotterdam, linking indoor temperature data with residents' perceptions from 150 households, and map local adaptation practices.

The role sits in the Environmental Technology and Design section, contributing to policy-relevant research, knowledge transfer, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline such as urbanism, environmental sciences, public health, sociology or a related field.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis, including survey data and environmental measurements, with statistical software proficiency.
• Affinity with climate justice, social inclusion, migration, and community-based research.
• Experience conducting comparative or mixed-methods research is an asset.
• Ability to translate research findings into practical and policy-relevant recommendations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English; Dutch knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within an international, multidisciplinary consortium.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comparative analysis of heat impacts in Antwerp and Rotterdam.
• Analyse and correlate indoor temperature and humidity with survey data from residents.
• Map and assess inclusive local climate adaptation practices in both cities.
• Contribute to policy frameworks and community-based adaptation strategies in collaboration with civil society partners.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

English writing

Independent & collaborative work

Climate justice awareness

Education

PhD in urbanism / environmental sciences / public health / sociology

Tools

R, Python, SPSS, Stata

Job description

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher on the HARARA project, exploring urban heat experiences and inclusive climate adaptation. You will compare heat impacts in Antwerp and Rotterdam, linking indoor temperature data with residents' perceptions from 150 households, and map local adaptation practices.

The role sits in the Environmental Technology and Design section, contributing to policy-relevant research, knowledge transfer, and collaboration with