PhD opportunity /// Future Cities Research Centre, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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Kia ora koutou katoa,
The School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join Prof Paola Boarin’s research group at the Future Cities Research Centre.
This PhD in Architecture is funded by the recently activated 2025 MBIE Endeavour Research Programme “Future Urban Industry: integrating economic, built and ecological systems for resilient cities” commencing around April 2026.
The successful candidate will work on the application of regenerative design and regenerative development principles and practices to an industrial zone in Auckland, New Zealand, with possible topics including aspects such as (but not limited to) holistic and system thinking, place-based and ecosystem-centric design, circular economy and resource flows, and net-positive outcomes.
The successful candidate will have prior experience with regenerative principles or sustainability frameworks, demonstrate the ability to engage positively with multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups, and maintain a strong focus on creating real-world impact.
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KEY DATES
Closing dates for applications: 11 January 2026, 4:00pm NZDT
Interviews with shortlisted candidates: end of January 2026
Start of PhD: around April 2026
MORE INFO
Please contact p.boarin@auckland.ac.nz
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