YUFE4Postdocs

Two competitive YUFE4Postdocs calls resulted in the appointment of 55 excellent international incoming postdoctoral researchers in the YUFE universities.

These YUFE4 postdocs will be trained to become future- proof researchers, building bridges between academia and society. The program is led by the University of Antwerp and provides an attractive training package featuring interactive in-person stakeholder engagement seminars and a variety of online joint transferrable skills training sessions.

YUFE4Postdocs are appointed for a three-year period and carry out their research training projects under the guidance of their chosen supervisor. They are conducting research linked to urban challenges and opportunities.

Additionally, all postdocs have selected a co-supervisor at another YUFE university, and they will collaborate together throughout the project, supported by an Intra-YUFE mobility. They will receive personalised supervision and career guidance by two supervisors (at the host and co-host university) with a Career Development Plan as an individual roadmap.

With stakeholder interaction and Open Science at the heart of the YUFE4Postdocs program, all postdocs will carry out their project in regular contact with one or more stakeholder organisations.

Digital Societies

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the concept of “Digital Societies” encompasses the intricate ways in which our lives, work, and interactions are shaped by digital technologies. The YUFE4Postdocs delve into the multifaceted aspect of Digital Societies, exploring how digital technologies can/ will impact, benefit or affect urban structures, processes, communities or stakeholders.

Meet the YUFE4Postdocs: Digital Societies

Sustainability

In an era marked by the urgent need to address climate change and its far-reaching consequences, the concept of “Sustainability” has never been more critical. The YUFE4Postdocs engage in transformative research, aimed at fostering a more sustainable future. Their research relates to the environmental and/or economic, and/or social dimensions of sustainability relevant to an urban context.

Meet the YUFE4Postdocs: Sustainability

European Identity

YUFE4Postdocs conducting research within the domain of European Identity/ies are focusing on a variety of issues, including urban policies, structures, processes, communities or stakeholders, as well as considering elements of such identities in an urban context, such as culture, heritage, politics, values etc. Some of the projects take a critical perspective and explore potential threats, challenges and risks associated with a concept like European Identity.

Meet the YUFE4Postdocs: European Identity

YUFE4Postdocs 2nd Cohort Citizen Well being

Citizens’ Wellbeing

YUFE4Postdocs conducting research within the domain of Citizens’ Wellbeing have backgrounds in a wide range of disciplines. They are developing projects that touch upon health (physical, mental, environmental, public health, etc.) or other aspects of wellbeing of citizens in various capacities, such as residents, patients, students, caregivers, parents or other stakeholders. They are focusing on this within an urban context and therefore consider health burdens, populations, environments, inequalities, care systems, planning and policy etc.

Meet the YUFE4Postdocs: Citizens’ Wellbeing

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