YUFE4Postdocs Research Positions: The Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance, which brings together nine young research-intensive universities from across Europe, is pleased to announce two calls for postdoctoral research positions in all disciplines, with a project addressing one or more urban opportunities and challenges. YUFE4Postdocs (Y4P) is an ambitious training programme co-funded by Horizon Europe’s Marie Sklodowska-Curie programme.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: All disciplines, with a project addressing one or more urban opportunities and challenges within YUFE focus area’s: Sustainability; Digital Society, Citizens Wellbeing; and European Identity.
| Focus Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | Promoting sustainable development, reducing environmental impact, and mitigating climate change. |
| Digital Society | Fostering innovation and digital transformation to improve society and the economy. |
| Citizens Wellbeing | Enhancing social inclusion, promoting health and well-being, and improving the quality of life for all citizens. |
| European Identity | Strengthening the sense of belonging and the understanding of Europe as a shared cultural and political project. |
Location: YUFE host university of their choice.
Eligibility/Qualification: Promising researchers that have obtained their PhD a maximum of 6 years before the call deadline.
Job Description: The selected YUFE postdocs will carry out their projects anchored in a YUFE host university of their choice. They will define and develop their projects within YUFE focus area’s: Sustainability; Digital Society, Citizens Wellbeing; and European Identity. The programme offers attractive employment conditions, including 36-month appointments, a three-pillar training programme on community engagement, stakeholder interaction, Open Science and Open Innovation, personalised supervision and career guidance, and support from stakeholder organizations involved as Associated Partners.
| University | Country |
|---|---|
| Maastricht University | Netherlands |
| University of Antwerp | Belgium |
| University of Bremen | Germany |
| University of Carlos III Madrid | Spain |
| University of Essex | United Kingdom |
| University of Eastern Finland | Finland |
| University of Rome Tor Vergata | Italy |
| University of Rijeka | Croatia |
| University of Cyprus | Cyprus |
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply through the YUFE4Postdocs website by submitting an application form, their CV, a research proposal, and a motivation letter.
Last Date for Apply: 7 May 2023
The first call is open until 7th May 2023, addressing candidates in all disciplines that frame their research project in an urban context in the focus domains of ‘Sustainability’ or ‘Digital Societies’.
The application portal is open: apply here.
Selected postdocs can be appointed by 1st January 2024.
Discover a potential supervisor and co-supervisor in the host research groups in all YUFE universities. Please consult the Inventory or contact a local Navigator.
