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Postdoctoral Associate
  • Job Number: 24824
  • Functional Area: Research - Social Science
  • Department: Urban Studies & Planning
  • School Area: Architecture & Planning
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
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Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Sustainable Urbanization Lab, to work with Professor Siqi Zheng on the theme of "Urban and Real Estate Resilience for Climate Transition and Physical Risks". The Sustainable Urbanization Lab provides a dynamic and collaborative environment for research on urban resilience, climate adaptation, and real estate innovation. Will conduct empirical research on the holistic evaluation approach to low-carbon investment in real estate assets, and climate resilience and equity in the housing and commercial property sectors; have access to extensive institutional resources and will be supported in professional development and career advancement; conduct high-quality empirical research on topics such as green and sustainability premiums, holistic evaluation approaches for low-carbon real estate investments and building decarbonization, climate resilience and equity in the housing and commercial property sectors; manage projects and maintain effective communication with sponsors; prepare and publish high-quality research articles in peer-reviewed journals; co-teach or serve as a teaching assistant (TA) for related courses in collaboration with Professor Zheng and other faculty members; and mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in related research projects.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in urban economics, real estate, urban studies, environmental studies, or related fields; solid skills in econometrics, statistical modeling, spatial data analysis, and basic machine learning methods; demonstrated ability to produce high-quality research, as evidenced by publications or preprints; and excellent written and oral communication skills; and demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Job #24824

The appointment is anticipated to start in spring/summer 2025 and will be for two years, with the potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability.

Information on salary and benefits is available here. Applications should be submitted through the MIT Applicant Tracking System.

1/30/2025