PhD Researcher Positions (f/m/d) | Quantitative Past Urban Studies

The Department of Coevolution of Land Use and Urbanization, Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology, Jena, Germany, is pleased to announce vacancies for PhD Researcher positions in the area of quantitative, historical and archaeological urban research. The particular focus of the position will be on analyzing urban patterns and processes across large past datasets within the URBank (https://urbank.earth) initiative. The full-time position will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility of a 1-year extension, and based in Jena, Germany.

Responsibilities

Play a central role in the Department and its outputs (e.g. publications, data synthesis, policy contributions); Integrate multidisciplinary research (including archaeology, history, urban studies, social theory, anthropology) and datasets into current debates in Urban Studies; Work closely with key project partners; Work within the framework of ongoing international research initiatives to ensure maximum reach of results

Requirements

Master's degree in Archaeology, History, Urban Studies, or a similar discipline or specialism; Hands-on, practical experience analysing diverse urban datasets and behaviour across diverse temporal and spatial scales; Strong oral and written communication skills; Willingness to work as part of a team; Travel to field sites; Strong work ethic; Ability to complete tasks in a timely and structured fashion

Nice to have

Background in urban history, history, urban studies and a record of having applied computational methods to studying these areas; Experience with publications; Experience in computational approaches to studying urban dynamics and patterns; Enthusiasm for comparative research across different temporal and spatial scales; Experience and skills in public outreach and science communication

Benefits

31 days of annual leave; Attractive and family-friendly flextime; Options for remote work; Employer subsidy for a job ticket; Access to training opportunities within the Max Planck Society; Language and health courses