PhD in the Political Economy of Housing, Financial Policy and Climate Adaptation

Universiteit van Amsterdam

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Full-time
Posted June 05, 2026

Job Description

What are you going to do

  • you perform empirical qualitative research (e.g. in-depth interviews and policy analysis) on climate adaptation in the Netherlands;
  • you will complete a PhD dissertation based on four scientific articles, to be submitted to leading academic journals. Some of these articles will be in collaboration with other team members (including the PIs);
  • you will actively contribute to the (national and international) activities of the Just Adapt project, such as scientific conferences and networks as well as expert meetings with policy makers and stakeholders;
  • you will assist with administrative responsibilities related to the project, such as the organization of workshops or other project events;
  • you will contribute to the teaching program of the department;
  • you will take active part in seminars of the program group and the department;
  • your primary residence will be within com...