Postdoctoral Researcher Design Mobility
Omschrijving
Postdoctoral researcher position within the NWO-funded BEAT project investigating how urban mobility barriers are experienced in daily life by people with physical and cognitive diversities. The role contributes to a holistic understanding of inclusive mobility by examining how formal and informal barriers shape routines, spatial practices, and participation in urban life.
Functie eisen
- PhD degree in Human Geography, Sociology, Architecture, Urban Sciences, Digital Design, or related interdisciplinary fields.
- Knowledge and skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods, and ideally participatory methods like PPGIS.
- Knowledge of or previous research experience in Interaction Design or Human–Computer Interaction.
- Affinity or personal or professional experience of working with people living with disabilities or marginalized communities.
- Strong interest in accessibility, co-design research, and developing digital tools or interactive maps.
- Ability and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder environment.
- Excellent research skills and a publication record.
- Fluency in English and experience in academic writing in English.
- Good communication skills, a proactive and independent work attitude, and strong planning abilities to organize work and meet deadlines.
Taken
- Conduct qualitative and mixed-methods research on everyday urban mobility experiences, including observations, interviews, and participatory methods.
- Work closely with people with physical and cognitive diversities to co-identify and map mobility barriers encountered in daily life.
- Analyze how temporary, informal, and often overlooked obstacles contribute to broader patterns of urban inaccessibility.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers in spatial planning, urban design, AI, and human-centred technologies.
- Contribute to the co-design and evaluation of inclusive mobility solutions, including spatial interventions, tactical urbanism strategies, accessibility tools, and policy recommendations.
- Explore how digital technologies and human-centred AI can support more accessible and responsive urban mobility systems.
- Organize and participate in workshops, stakeholder meetings, and co-creation sessions with municipalities, societal partners, and user groups.
- Present research findings at international conferences and publish in leading peer-reviewed journals, contributing to collaborative academic outputs within the project consortium.
- Contribute to teaching activities within the Faculty of Spatial Sciences where relevant.
Werkomstandigheden
The position is temporary, 0.8 to 1.0 FTE, for a period of three years. Employment is in accordance with the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities. Entitlements include vacation leave, an end-of-year bonus and a holiday allowance. Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development are provided. Flexible working arrangements and the possibility to adjust working hours in exchange for free hours are available.
Beschrijving van de organisatie
The University of Groningen is an interdisciplinary research university addressing academic challenges and societal questions, and collaborating with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations. The Faculty of Spatial Sciences conducts interdisciplinary research and teaching in planning, demography, and geography, engaging with societal issues such as climate, broad prosperity, population decline, healthy ageing, and sustainable energy. The faculty combines research and education across programmes and works closely with society to understand and shape future living environments.