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Wageningen University & Research Research Field Environmental science » Global change Environmental science » Water science Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 10 Aug 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 38.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Are you a highly motivated researcher passionate about urban climate and hydrometeorological modeling, urban biometeorology, and climate-sensitive urban design? Do you want to pursue a PhD study that translates advanced urban (bio)climate and hydrometeorology knowledge into real-world solutions protecting human health from extreme heat? We are seeking a talented PhD candidate to join the Horizon Europe Innovation Action Project EUROASIS ( EUROpean Adaptive, Systemic and Inclusive Solutions for heat resilience ). This PhD position will focus specifically on evaluating and upscaling a portfolio of systemic heat-mitigation innovations across four major European pilot cities: Amsterdam, Athens, Zaragoza, and Reggio Emilia. You will assess how physical, nature-based, and digital interventions-ranging from Amsterdam's network of shaded routes and heat shelters to Zaragoza's xerophytic "climate oases"-alter the outdoor thermal conditions and directly minimize ambient heat exposure for urban populations. Collaborating with international partners (such as Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine and Atelier Franck Boutté), you will couple advanced microclimatic and urban morphology simulations with epidemiological data to quantify heat-health benefits. Your work will directly culminate in international peer-reviewed journal papers and foundational project deliverables. You will work here The Meteorology and Air Quality ...