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

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. IUAV Venice
Posted on: 16/03/2026 Deadline: 03/04/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

08/CEAR-12 - Urban And Landscape Planning And Design

Description

The position involves applied and theoretical research on territorial governance, climatechange 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.

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

12.0

Funding body

Università Iuav di Venezia

How to apply

Other

Selection process

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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 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_target_id=483&_ts=1773744531187