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source

Universitat de Barcelona Facultat d'Educació

Geography Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona in Spain

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

31,000 € gross salary per year. Not funded by a EU programme.

Deadline

Sep 29, 2026

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Country

Spain

University

Universitat de Barcelona Facultat d'Educació

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Sociology
Transportation Engineering
Political Science
Geography
Urban Planning
Spatial Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Database Management
Social Justice
Causal Inference
Environmental Policy
Accessibility
Environmental Justice
Urban Governance
Geographic Information System
Human Mobility
Socioeconomic

About this position


25 Sep 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Department

Research Management/Strategic Projects
Research Field

Geography
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

Postdoc Positions
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

29 Sep 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37,5
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job position


Activities linked to the JiM project – Social and environmental justice in 15-minute cities, in particular within the WP3 dedicated to the construction and evaluation of 15-minute city scenarios. The main objective is to analyze the social and environmental implications of proximity models, combining spatial, mobility and socioeconomic data to develop indicators and tools for the toolkit. The candidate will also assume coordination and monitoring tasks for the work package, with project manager-type funcions:


• Collection, harmonization and analysis of multimodal accessibility data (walking, cycling, public transport) and socioeconomic and environmental data.
• Development and application of indicators to measure social and environmental justice in 15-minute city scenarios.
• Integration of spatial data (GIS) and sources of perceived and observed mobility to evaluate trade-offs between different scenarios.
• Contribution to the design and prototyping of the JiM toolkit, with analysis modules and urban policy recommendations.
• Participation in co-creation and validation processes with institutional and social actors, and in the writing of scientific articles and technical reports.
• Coordination of WP3: planning, calendars, monitoring of milestones and deliverables, support in economic justification and risk management.
• Scientific and informative dissemination of the project results through conferences, workshops and transfer materials.

Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience)

Studies


Doctorate in Geography, Economics, Political Science, Sociology or related disciplines

Computer Science


• Advanced knowledge of statistical packages (Stata, R or equivalent).
• Experience in spatial analysis and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Ability to work with large databases and data management tools.


• English.
• Spanish or Catalan will be valued


Work experience


• Previous experience in research on transport, environmental policies or electoral analysis.
• Participation in competitive research projects and publications in international academic journals.
• Experience in the use of causal inference methodologies applied to spatial data.
• Knowledge and advanced use of quantitative techniques (regressions, longitudinal data models, MLR, GLM, etc.).
• Work in multidisciplinary teams and in international research environments.


• Ability to work interdisciplinary and collaborate in international teams.
• Good communication and scientific writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple data sources and integrate them into complex analytical frameworks.
• Autonomy in planning and executing research tasks

Benefits

31.000 € Gross salary per year

Eligibility criteria


• Academic record – 50
- PhD in the specialty 50, PhD in general 20

  • Languages – 20
    - English c1 20, English B2 15, English B1 10
    • Experience - 30
    - >3 years 30, <3 years 15

    Selection process

    A single curricular phase

  • To validate this request, you must validate the form that is accessed at the URL: https://seleccio.uab.cat
  • Any application that is not submitted in this way will not be included in the selection process.

Where to apply
Website
https://seleccio.uab.cat

Requirements
Research Field
Geography
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Geography

Additional Information
Additional comments

Reference: 2025DILIFRUA118

You will find the bases of the call in the following link: https://tauler.seu-e.cat/detall?idEns=11&idEdicte=587661

To validate this request, you must validate the form that is accessed at the URL: https://seleccio.uab.cat

Any application that is not submitted in this way will not be included in the selection process.


Website for additional job details

https://tauler.seu-e.cat/detall?idEns=11&idEdicte=587661

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
UAB
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
Cerdanyola del Vallès - Campus Bellaterra
Postal Code
08193
Geofield


Contact
City

Cerdanyola del Valles - Barcelona
Website

http://www.uab.cat/
Street

Campus Bellaterra - Edifici Rectorat
Postal Code

08193
E-Mail

[email protected]

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Funding details

31,000 € gross salary per year. Not funded by a EU programme.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctorate in Geography, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, or related disciplines. Advanced knowledge of statistical packages (Stata, R or equivalent), experience in spatial analysis and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and ability to work with large databases and data management tools are required. Excellent English proficiency is mandatory; Spanish or Catalan is valued. Candidates should have previous research experience in transport, environmental policies, or electoral analysis, participation in competitive research projects, and publications in international academic journals. Experience with causal inference methodologies applied to spatial data and advanced quantitative techniques (regressions, longitudinal data models, MLR, GLM) is expected. Ability to work in multidisciplinary and international teams, good communication and scientific writing skills, and autonomy in research planning and execution are essential. More than 3 years of experience is preferred.

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