Postdoctoral Scholar Urban Geography
Postdoctoral Scholar Urban Geography
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Department: CAS Geography
Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar
Annual Basis: 9 Month
Review of Applications Begins
April 4 2025; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to your application please submit the following:
Current resume/CV
A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position
Names and contact information for three 3 professional references. These references will be used to gather reference letters. Candidates will be contacted prior to reference checks.
Department Summary
The Geography Department is an instructional department within the College of Arts and Sciences that supports significant research activities in various types of geographic study including climate change cartography development studies environmental history environmental risk ethnoterritorial conflict fluvial geomorphology GIScience landscape ecology international political economy political ecology remote sensing and wildfire. The Department of Geography is a vibrant community of faculty postdoctoral scholars graduate students and undergraduate majors.
Position Summary
The Postdoctoral Scholar for Geography will support the University in the field of urban geography. Areas of interest may include studies of urban environments spatial analysis of urban processes or urban political ecology. The scholar will be mentored by a faculty member within the Geography Department to further their research in their field of expertise along with development of a mentorship plan. In addition to furthering their research agenda the scholar will teach four inperson classes (one graduate level three undergraduate level) within their area of expertise. The scholar will also provide a public presentation on their research during their time at the University of Oregon.
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. in geography or related field (required at the time of appointment).
Professional Competencies
Evidence of independent scholarly research in an area of urban geography.
Ability to work effectively with faculty staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Interest in informal consultation with students in geography and elsewhere at UO with an interest in urban studies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience publishing in highquality peerreviewed journals.
Experience in (or potential for) teaching in urban geography.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or.
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