Governance innovations for adaptation and territorial resilience in highly climate-fragility areas: the WEFE (Water–Energy– Food–Ecosystems) framework to support the implementation of Nature-Based Solutions (Europe nationals) via EURAXESS

Università Iuav di Venezia

Venice, Italy 🇮🇹

Offer Description

The position involves applied and theoretical research on territorial governance, climate
change adaptation, and local food systems, with particular emphasis on integrating Nature-
Based Solutions into territorial planning and management processes. The researcher will be involved in territorial animation activities and support for participatory processes, through the design and organization of living labs and collaborative experimentation spaces aimed at co-creating solutions with institutions, stakeholders, and local communities. In this context, the activity will include the collection and analysis of territorial data, the systematization of results, and the assessment of the replicability and transferability the developed solutions. In parallel, the researcher will conduct theoretical research and review the scientific literature, aimed at producing scientific contributions on the topics covered by the grant, while also contributing to the support of the practical work itself.

Where to apply

Website: http://www.iuav.it

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria

to apply for research grants fill out the form available at the following address: https://www.iuav.it/it/ateneo/bandi-concorsi?field_categorie_nodo_targe…

Eligible destination country/ies for fellows:

  • Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

  • EUROPE

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

  • EUROPE

Selection process

Examinations are aimed at ascertaining the candidate’s preparation, experience and aptitude towards research. They consist of:
– evaluation of titles presented;
– an interview on the subjects specified by the notice and indicated, for each Research Programme

Website for additional job details: https://www.iuav.it/it/ateneo/bandi-concorsi?field_categorie_nodo_target_id=483…

9 days remaining

Apply by 3 April, 2026

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IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development