Offer DescriptionThe Louvain Research Institute for Landscape, Architecture, Built Environment (LAB) at the University of Louvain (UCLouvain) is looking for a motivated and qualified research assistant (0.4 FTE) as part of the interdisciplinary research project “CO-HABIT: Towards an animal-inclusive design in the Brussels Capital Region”. The position is of a duration of 5 months and will be supervised by Prof. Daniela Perrotti (Urban Metabolism) and Prof. Damien Claeys (Systems Theory applied to design) while involving collaboration with the KU Leuven Department of Architecture.The aim of the CO-HABITAT project is to develop a novel set of tools to advance the design of urban public spaces in the Brussels Capital Region based on the nature and characteristics of local wildlife habitats. It bridges urban ecology and design with citizen science and involve a range of policy and industry stakeholders.The work of the researcher will consist of assisting the COHABITAT team with: i) a systematic literature review on the integration of wildlife ecology and human-wildlife interactions into urban planning; ii) organisation and management of primary data on urban wildlife in Brussels collected in previous stages of the project; iii) the formalisation and synthesis of the outcomes of the literature review and urban-wildlife data collection into a peer-reviewed research publication.Additionally, the position can provide a stepping stone to a subsequent PhD project at UCLouvain. Upon request, the researcher will be offered guidance to write and submit a PhD research grant to extend her/his research onto four years.Start date: 15th May 2024The researcher will be based at the Brussels-St Gilles campus of the LAB Institute, Rue Henri Wafelaerts 47-51, 1060 Brussels.The CO-HABIT project is funded by the Brussels Capital Region, Institute for Research and Innovation "Innoviris", Prospective Research programme (Belgium).RequirementsResearch Field Geography Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Environmental science Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Engineering » Civil engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalentResearch Field Architecture » Landscape architecture Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsQualificationsMaster Degree (120 credits) in relevant subject area (Geography, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning and Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Data Science).Relevant Master thesis topic.SkillsFluency in English (knowledge of French will be an additional asset)Excellent written English communication skillsExcellent organizational and communication skillsExcellent presentation and oral communication skillsAbility to work independently within agreed guidelinesCommitment to developing internationally competitive publication profileSpecific RequirementsRelevant experienceEssentialPrevious experience in systematic literature review using Scopus and/or Web of Science (e.g. Master thesis)Knowledge of and interest in Urban Ecology; general Urban Sustainability knowledgeDesirableEngagement with quantitative and qualitative data collection and management (e.g. Master thesis)Previous experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationEligibility criteriaMaster Degree (120 credits) in relevant subject area (Geography, Environmental Science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning and Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Data Science)Selection processApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to online interviews in early May.Applications should include (in one single pdf file):1. A cover letter (2 pages max) including an explanation on how your profile matches the job profile (Skills/Qualifications and Requirements).2. A full CV including contact details of two academic referees.3. A short summary of your Master thesis.Please submit your application file to:Prof. Daniela Perrottiand Prof. Damien ClaeysWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Louvain Research Institute for Landscape, Architecture and Built Environment (LAB) Country Belgium State/Province Brussels City Brussels Postal Code 1060 Street Rue Henri Wafelaerts 47-51 GeofieldWhere to apply E-maildaniela.perrotti@uclouvain.beContact CityLouvain-la-Neuve WebsiteStreetPlace de l'Université, 1 Postal Code1348 E-Maildaniela.perrotti@uclouvain.beSTATUS: EXPIRED