- is an ambitious and enthusiastic scientist and a team player, devoted to research and education in the domain of spatial and environmental planning of landscapes in the interface between urban and rural land use systems
- holds a PhD in spatial and environmental planning or related fields
- has a strong, international track record in spatial and environmental planning, evidenced by a list of high quality peer reviewed publications
- has a long term vision on the field of spatial and environmental planning, with regard to both research and teaching, and is able to innovate accordingly
- has the ability to link theories in planning with knowledge on the social and physical environment and the spatial organization of landscapes
- has strong didactic skills and the ability to become an inspiring teacher
- has good communicative skills
- participates in an active (inter)national network
- has been successful in acquiring externally financed projects
- is willing to contribute to the general tasks of the chair group
- has the willingness to learn Dutch
