Postdoctoral Fellowship

Postdoctoral position in Quantitative Research on Urban Scaling

The Santa Fe Institute is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral fellowship in a research program to develop a quantitative framework for understanding the structure and dynamics of human social organizations, with a focus on cities. The position is for 2 years with the possibility of extension to a third, subject to performance and funding.

The ideal candidate should have a background in quantitative modeling and theoretical development with strong analytical skills and a serious interest in the empirical quantitative study of cities and other human social organizations. Fluency with data analysis, the ability to create and solve dynamical non-linear models and to analyze the structure of networks are other important attributes we are seeking.

The successful candidate will work closely with Profs. Luís Bettencourt and Geoffrey West and with a group of interdisciplinary researchers and postdocs on the analyses of urban data and its mathematical modeling and theory development. The urban scaling project collaborates with leading researchers on the study of cities worldwide on a variety of themes from geography to urban economics and the ideal candidate should enjoy, and be able to take advantage of, these diverse research contacts.

This is a resident position, and postdoctoral fellows are strongly encouraged to interact and collaborate with members of the larger SFI community. The annual starting salary for the position will be $52,250 with full employee benefits including insurance, paid time off, and modest relocation support. Additional resources are available to assist with travel and other research needs.

To apply, please send an email containing your CV and a 1-page research statement to . Please include names and contact information of at least three references. Full consideration will be given to applications received before December 20, 2011. Candidates who have applied to the SFI Omidyar Postdoctoral Fellowship can be considered for this position without submitting any additional materials. They should however indicate their interest to the email above.  The position is available as of 2 January 2012. For additional information or assistance, email Barbara or fax your request to 505-982-0565.  No phone calls please. 

The Santa Fe Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Women and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.