Utrecht University

PhD: Imagination Infrastructures & The 'Boring Power' Of Techniques Of Planning

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Utrecht, Netherlands
On-site Position
€37k - €47k
Deadline: August 19, 2026
Posted on: July 19, 2026

About the Role

This PhD project will investigate how planning techniques, like cost-benefit analysis, influence decisions regarding climate risk and housing development, shaping imaginable urban futures. The candidate will conduct qualitative research on urban planning and climate adaptation projects to unpack the 'boring power' of these techniques and imagine alternative practices.