Postdoc in Quantitative Data Analytics & GIS

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary supplement

Travel/research funds

Standard benefits

Job summary

Brown University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantitative Data Analytics, beginning February 1, 2027 for a 2-year appointment with potential renewal. The role is onsite, involving teaching in Brown’s MSDA program and serving in CLEAR Data Services and S4.

Strong GIS/spatial analysis background and collaboration are valued. Details include a $3,000 salary supplement in year one for relocation, standard benefits, and visa sponsorship under J-1 terms.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Geography, Sociology, Information Science, Data Science or related field awarded after Feb 1, 2024.
• ABD candidates may apply if degree requirements are completed by start date.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative methods and statistical software.
• Strong understanding of GIS in modern scholarship and data lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Teach one MSDA course per year and participate in the S4 GIS Institute.
• Create online tutorials and GIS/data-related workshops.
• Hold office hours to support geospatial and data research on campus.
• Support research projects managed by the library and S4.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Statistical software

GIS/spatial analysis

Collaborative research

Education

Ph.D. in Geography or related field

Tools

GIS software

R

Python

Job description

Brown University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantitative Data Analytics, beginning February 1, 2027 for a 2-year appointment with potential renewal. The role is onsite, involving teaching in Brown’s MSDA program and serving in CLEAR Data Services and S4.

Strong GIS/spatial analysis background and collaboration are valued. Details include a $3,000 salary supplement in year one for relocation, standard benefits, and visa sponsorship under J-1 terms.