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Ladan Mozaffarian
Tuition Waiver
1 month ago
PhD in Urban and Regional Planning, Transportation, and Public Health at the University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Graduate Teaching Assistantship beginning August 17, 2026 and running through May 15, 2027, with anticipated support for up to four years. Includes a $20,600 annual stipend paid over 20 biweekly periods and a full tuition waiver for enrolled hours through a Qualifying Graduate Assistantship; fees are not included.
Deadline
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Country
United States
University
University of Oklahoma
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About this position
Assistant Professor Ladan Mozaffarian at the University of Oklahoma is seeking a motivated PhD student to join a research team in the Division of Planning, Landscape Architecture and Design (PLAD).
The opportunity is centered on urban and regional planning, transportation planning and infrastructure, public health, GIS, spatial analysis, machine learning, GeoAI, computational methods, quantitative analysis, and data visualization. The research focus is on the links between transportation systems and public health outcomes, making this a strong fit for students interested in data-driven, interdisciplinary planning research.
The position begins on August 17, 2026 and is supported through the academic year ending May 15, 2027, with anticipated support for up to four years. Funding includes a $20,600 annual stipend paid over 20 biweekly periods and a Qualifying Graduate Assistantship that provides a full tuition waiver for enrolled hours; fees are not included.
Applicants should have strong GIS and spatial analysis experience, advanced computational and quantitative skills, proficiency or strong interest in machine learning and GeoAI, some coding experience, and a clear research interest in transportation and public health. The application deadline is May 1, 2026.
Interested candidates should contact Ladan Mozaffarian at [email protected] and follow the application instructions associated with the posting.
Funding details
Graduate Teaching Assistantship beginning August 17, 2026 and running through May 15, 2027, with anticipated support for up to four years. Includes a $20,600 annual stipend paid over 20 biweekly periods and a full tuition waiver for enrolled hours through a Qualifying Graduate Assistantship; fees are not included.
What's required
Applicants should have strong experience with GIS and spatial analysis tools, advanced expertise in computational and quantitative methods, and proficiency or strong interest in machine learning and GeoAI. The post also seeks knowledge of urban and regional planning or related fields, transportation planning and infrastructure, public health and its intersection with transportation, data visualization and analysis, some coding experience, and a clear research interest in transportation systems and public health outcomes.
How to apply
Prepare an application highlighting your GIS, spatial analysis, computational, quantitative, and coding experience, along with your research interests in transportation and public health. Contact Ladan Mozaffarian by email with your materials or follow any application instructions provided by the Division of Planning, Landscape Architecture and Design. Submit before the May 1, 2026 deadline.
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