University of Chicago – Post-doc Researcher in Urbanism

The University of Chicago is seeking to fill a Post-Doctoral Researcher position in Urbanism, working under the supervision of Emily Talen, Professor and Director of the Urbanism Lab at the University of Chicago. The position will start July 1, 2020. The initial term of the position will be one year, with the possibility of renewal.

This post-doc position supports a project called Incremental Urbanism, currently underway at the University of Chicago’s Urbanism Lab. Specific research tasks include conducting archival and GIS-based analysis of land use change, and using historical maps, imagery and other data sources to capture land use and urban scale evolution. The project requires both a quantitative and qualitative analytical approach to understanding urban change.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct scholarly research and contribute to the writing of manuscripts for publications in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or have successfully defended their dissertation prior to the start date) in urban planning or a related field, with a strong interest in urbanism and urban form. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are essential. The analytical approach will be both quantitative and qualitative, so successful applicants should have a combination of interests and skills. Post-docs receive an annual salary (~ 50K) and University of Chicago benefits. The exact start date is negotiable.

Applications should be submitted electronically to urbanism@uchicago.edu by January 15, 2020. The application should include a cover letter that describes relevant experience, a current CV, a sample of work, and contact information for three references.