PhD and Postdoc opportunities
Career Opportunities:
Graduate Assistant in geography of social networks and complex healthy urban systems (20824)
Requisition ID 20824 – Posted 03/22/2023
Introduction
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a higher teaching and research institution composed of seven faculties where nearly 15,000 students and 5,000 collaborators, professors, and researchers work and study. Ideally situated along the lake of Geneva, near Lausanne’s city center, its campus brings together over 120 nationalities.
Presentation
The Institute of Geography and Sustainability (IGD) seeks to fill a position of Graduate Assistant in geography of social networks and complex healthy urban systems. This position is linked to the research group of Prof. Celine Rozenblat (Cities and Dynamics of Networks group: CITADYNE) and the Urban Matters collective of IGD.
The IGD is an interdisciplinary community of about 130 academics that work in the fields of Geography and Sustainability. With 27 professors and lectures, and more than 60 PhD students and Post-docs, the department offers a vibrant, stimulating environment for cutting-edge research. It hosts regular lecture series and distinguished guest researchers from around the world.
Job information
Expected start date in position : August 1, 2023
Contract length : 1 year, renewable 2 x 2 years, maximum 5 years
Activity rate : 80%
Workplace : University of Lausanne, Institute of Geography and Sustainability, Geopolis building, Lausanne, Switzerland
Your responsibilities
The successful candidate will develop personal research leading to a PhD in the geography of complex healthy urban systems and social networks. The approach would be related to urban systems through complex systems theories and evolutionary theories of city systems: multi-level and multi-dimensional conceptualization as well as highly autonomous creation in a multi-disciplinary framework between geography, medicine, urban design, biology, food services, etc. The candidate will have an interest in comparative analysis: statistical and AI capabilities, network analysis, physics modelling, design and organization of massive geo-localized relational databases.
The successful candidate will devote at least half of his/her working time (i.e., at least 40% out of the total 80%) to his/her PhD research, with the remaining time reserved for supporting research and teaching of Prof. Celine Rozenblat in the fields of systemic approach (Bachelor), systemic approach of complex urban health systems (MOOC – Master and continuing education) as well as network analysis (Master level) or to tasks useful for the functioning of the Institute (IGD).
Your qualifications
The successful candidate should have a master’s degree (or equivalent) in “urban geography” or “spatial analysis” or “sociology of networks” or “communication sciences”, “network physics” or equivalent… A strong training in data processing and a high-level understanding of social networks and multi-level urban systems are essential. Proficiency in English and good level in French are expected (French is the teaching language at UNIL as well as the main idiom of interaction within IGD.)
What the position offers you
We offer a stimulating work environment and atmosphere, with dedicated support for developing an academic career. Members of our research groups become part of international networks and benefit from opportunities to attend conferences and workshops around the world.
We offer an excellent remuneration package and additional funds for fieldwork and conferences. Different training opportunities are available at UNIL or in Swiss institutions that promote doctoral research.
Contact for further information
Prof. Celine Rozenblat (Celine.rozenblat@unil.ch)
Personal page:
https://applicationspub.unil.ch/interpub/noauth/php/Un/UnPers.php?PerNum=1048878&LanCode=8
CITADYNE blog: https://wp.unil.ch/citadyne-news/
Your application Deadline: May 20, 2023
Please submit the following documents in PDF format only via the career website of the University of Lausanne:
– letter of motivation
– full CV
– a short proposal (2-3 pages) for doctoral research specifically linked to the job description: geography of social networks and complex healthy urban systems
– scans of university degrees and course transcripts/marks
– the Master thesis (and a research paper, if available
Only applications through this website will be taken into account.
We thank you for your understanding.
Additional information
UNIL is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
www.unil.ch/egalite
UNIL supports early career researchers.
www.unil.ch/graduatecampus
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A PhD student position is now available as part of the new H2020-MSCA-ITN-2020 project SURREAL”Systems approach of urban environments and health”
The Project: SURREAL