PhD Position GreenCare4Health. Green Interventions for Heat-Resilience: Design and Evaluation

Mitigate urban heat risks by co-designing and evaluating green interventions to reduce heat-related health risks in dense, socially vulnerable urban areas. Conduct multidimensional evaluations of these interventions and work closely with researchers collecting health and climate data in pilot schools.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Urbanism, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in collaborative projects, co-design, participatory methods, or Urban Living Labs.
• Proficiency in spatial modeling and/or microclimate analysis tools (e.g., ENVI-met, GIS).
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Willingness to conduct extended research visits to Brazil.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, international team.

Benefits

• Customizable compensation package
• Discounts on health insurance
• Monthly work costs contribution
• Flexible work schedules