PRR Project

Summary

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TASKS TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE CANDIDATE :The research candidate is expected to be focused on pursuing high-quality research on Theory and History of Architecture with an interdisciplinary approach. The candidate should develop research with scientific autonomy but aligned with the scientific strategy of CES contributing to the Thematic Line CULTURS - Urban Cultures, Sociabilities and Participation, which examines urban cultures, encompassing a research topic around Material and immaterial cultural heritage and the transformations in built environment.The researcher should develop a research agenda that accomplishes the following goals :investigate the cultural heritage, both material and immaterial, which emerges from social experience and from transformations of the built environment and historical landscapes;map and understanding the production of these spaces and places and their meaning for collective memory; contribute to theory and history of architecture and urbanism, considering economic, political and social dimensions;inform the public debate on the uses and production of space .The research should embrace the following strategic research principles at CES :produce original and empirically-based knowledge;develop analysis with a focus on European peripheries and/or the Global South;offer ground-breaking theoretical contributions that advance the state of the art through relevant (inter)disciplinary crossings;foster the intersection between social sciences, arts and humanities;adopt a mix (quantitative and qualitative) of research methods;adopt collaborative methods of knowledge co-creation (involving citizens, policymakers, advocacy groups and civil society organizations);disseminate to the results to wider academic public, including an ambitious publication strategy;contribute to CES advanced training, namely by participating in Summer and Winter Schools or Doctoral Programs, supervising students, post-doctoral or visiting fellows;foster the impact of research to the wider society through varied means of dissemination (digital platforms, cultural initiatives, etc.).contribute to consolidate national-based and international research collaborations, namely securing funding for research projects. SCIENTIFIC PROFILE REQUIRED BY THE HIRING INSTITUTION:Based on the previously mentioned tasks, the candidate should have a background in Theory and History of Architecture. The candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary research bridging Theory and History of Architecture with analysis of social political and economic dimensions of built environment, along with a proficient use of empirical methodologies and analytical theoretical frameworks. These attributes are expected to foster collaborations with other research groups within CES, namely from CREATOUR Observatory.Additionally, prior experience in securing competitive funding and leading research projects and research teams, the ability to establish and sustain strategic international collaborations that can improve the quality of the scientific research performed, and to attract and train young researchers will also be required skills to fit this position. Moreover, knowledge transfer skills (e.g. outreach and dissemination of research outputs to maximize its social impact) will be highly valued. RATIONALE FOR THE NEED TO HIRE FOR THE INDICATED SCIENTIFIC AREA.One of CES strategic goals is to investigate the cultural heritage, both material and immaterial, which emerges from social experience and from transformations of the built environment and historical landscapes, with the aim of mapping and understanding the production of these spaces and places and their meaning for collective memory. With this position CES is expected to better contribute to more informed actions on the built environment and historical landscapes.By strengthening the research potential of the Thematic Line CULTURS, with expertise in Theory and History of Architecture, CES upholds its commitment to producing ground-breaking research, with international impact, that contributes to substantial personal, societal and cultural benefits.Given that CES has signalled Architecture and Urbanism as one of its secondary disciplinary areas, and with a view to enhance the critical mass available at CES two positions will be opened for this profile.