Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Urban Transitions

Özyeğin University; Çekmeköy; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Özyeğin University invites applications for an interdisciplinary postdoctoral research project in urban transitions. The fellow will study social, political, economic, environmental and technological processes shaping cities and their links to regional and rural systems.

The position welcomes qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods approaches, including data-driven and AI-related work. Collaboration with municipalities, public authorities, and diverse stakeholders is encouraged to create

Qualifications

• Interdisciplinary research experience in urban transitions or related field.
• Experience with qualitative, quantitative or mixed-methods approaches.
• Ability to engage in collaborative research with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop national and international proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop an interdisciplinary postdoctoral project on urban transitions.
• Publish joint papers and contribute to competitive proposals and grants.
• Collaborate with municipalities, public authorities, companies and civil society.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Data-driven approaches

AI awareness

Education

PhD in urban studies, social sciences, engineering, or related field

Tools

Qualitative analysis software

Statistical software

Job description

At Özyeğin University, we invite expressions of interest from researchers seeking to develop an interdisciplinary postdoctoral research project in the field of urban transitions. The position addresses the social, political, economic, environmental and technological processes that shape change across urban contexts and their connections with regional and rural systems.

The call is intentionally interdisciplinary. Applicants are encouraged to develop focused research questions grounded in their own theoretical, empirical and methodological expertise. Qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods approaches are welcome. Research engaging with AI and data-driven approaches is also welcome; AI expertise is not a prerequisite.

Opportunities for collaboration include joint publications and the development of competitive national and international research proposals, including Horizon Europe and other EU programmes. Collaborative research may involve municipalities and other public authorities, companies and SMEs, cooperatives, civil-society organisations, communities and other relevant stakeholders.

Research areas may include:

• Social, political, economic, environmental and technological dimensions of urban change
• Connections between urban, regional and rural systems
• AI and data-driven approaches to urban transitions (optional)

Eligibility and preferred profile

• Interest in developing an interdisciplinary research project in urban transitions
• Theoretical, empirical and methodological expertise in a relevant discipline
• Qualitative, quantitative or mixed-methods research skills
• Ability to engage in collaborative research and in the development of national and international research proposals

The fellowship is hosted under the Özyeğin University Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme, subject to the programme's eligibility, evaluation and funding conditions.