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**Department of Geography**
**PhD Position Urban Analytics - Housing Affordability, Accessibility, and Urban Inequalities 80 %**: Start of employment 01.09.2025 (or by agreement)
**The PhD project will involve**
- Quantifying housing affordability and accessibility trends across different socioeconomic groups, housing tenures, and neighborhoods using a combination of emerging digital data sources (e.g., tax records, real estate platforms) and traditional data (e.g., surveys).
- Investigating the impacts of specific housing policies and initiatives (e.g., rent control, non-profit housing) on the spatial distribution of affordable housing and their effectiveness in providing access to urban opportunities for different socio-demographic groups.
- Developing scenario models to explore future housing pathways under projected population growth, in line with Zurich's policy targets for expanding non-profit housing.
The University of Zurich (UZH) is the largest university in Switzerland, with 28,000 students and 9,000 employees. As a member of the _League of European Research Universities (LERU)_, UZH is among Europe's leading research institutions. It offers a culturally diverse and inspiring working environment and actively promotes international research collaboration.
The position is open to both Swiss and international applicants and will be funded at the standard 80% employment level for doctoral students. The initial appointment is for the first year, with a three-year extension following an internal evaluation.**Your responsibilities**:
- Take the lead on the PhD research project outlined above, conducting original research that will form the core of your doctoral work.
- Lead the collection, integration, and analysis of relevant data sources, and develop simulation models for scenario testing of potential futures.
- Present your research at national and international conferences and publish in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in the Graduate School in Geography and Earth System Science and complete the associated requirements.
- Contribute to teaching, research, and services within the Urban Analytics Unit.
**Your profile**:
- A completed MSc degree (including thesis) in urban analytics, spatial data science, geography, GIScience, or a related field.
- Experience in empirical data analysis, ideally including geospatial data.
- Familiarity with data analysis methods, and a willingness to develop these further in the context of urban housing.
- Proficiency in programming and computational tools (e.g., Python, R), and/or a strong willingness to develop these skills during the PhD.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Knowledge of German is not required, but it will be an asset, particularly for understanding the local policy context and working with relevant datasets. There will also be opportunities to learn German during the PhD.
**What will help you thrive in this role**:
- A strong interest in understanding cities, with a focus on the interaction between urban planning, housing, and social systems, and how these systems are influenced by policy, societal, and behavioral factors.
- A collaborative mindset and an openness to working with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- A problem-solving attitude with the ability to approach complex issues creatively and analytically.
**Your benefits**:
- Your PhD will be part of a structured programme at the Graduate School of Geography and Earth System Science
- 70% of your time will be protected for your research.
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days per year plus public holidays
- Regular supervision, mentoring, and support for academic and professional development.
- UZH offers attractive working conditions and opportunities for further education.
We offer a stimulating and supportive research environment, with diverse opportunities for collaboration both within the University and with external partners. Zurich and its surroundings offer a high quality of life, with rich cultural offerings and easy access to nature.
To apply, please upload the following documents in English in our job portal:
- A CV and the contact details for two to three referees.
- Degree transcripts.
- A 500-word summary of your Master's thesis, outlining the scientific motivation, methods, key results, and implications of your work. Please also upload your Master's thesis separately.
**What we offer**:
**Work-Life Balance**
- Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
- Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH
**Learning and Development**
- Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
- Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
**Food**
- Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
- Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution
**Healthcare**
- Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
- Free
