PhD Position "On Thirst and Mirage: Rethinking the Desert"

The PhD position is part of a research project that aims to rethink the desert by investigating the spatialities and materialities of bodies of water in desert areas affected by colonial, extractive, and technocratic operations. The project seeks to unpack the complexities behind these processes and find alternative ways of living in the deserts by re-centering indigenous life forms and biota.

Requirements

• Master degree in architecture, urban studies, environmental humanities or related disciplines with spatial thinking
• Preferably academic research experience post-Master level
• Demonstrable affinity with archival sources and field work
• A creative and independent yet collaborative working attitude
• Excellent Oral and written proficiency in English and local language(s) of suggested case studies

Benefits

• Fully funded PhD position
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities
• Customizable compensation package
• Discounts on health insurance
• Monthly work costs contribution
• Flexible work schedules
• Enrollment in the TU Delft Graduate School
• Access to the Coming to Delft Service for international applicants