Postdoctoral Position in Geoinformatics and Urban Studies

2 weeks ago


Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark Københavns Universitet (KU) Full time

This postdoctoral position is part of the research project 'Urban Encroachment – Untangling Drivers and Dynamics of Land-Use Transitions in Ecologically Sensitive Areas' funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark.

The overarching aim of this project is to identify and promote more sustainable trajectories of urban expansion in African cities. This will involve comparative case studies of two rapidly growing cities, Accra in Ghana and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, characterized by extensive informal expansion.

Objectives include estimating the scale and magnitude of natural areas lost in urban expansion, gaining insights into the motivations and logics of diverse actors involved in land-use conversions, and developing a comprehensive understanding of how urban governance arrangements shape encroachment dynamics.

The project combines analysis of satellite images and other spatial data with in-depth fieldwork among local actors and urban planners/policymakers. The successful candidate will contribute to the discussion on policies and planning for ecologically sensitive areas and facilitate the integration of digital spatial analysis and qualitative research findings.

The postdoc is expected to publish scientific articles in internationally recognized journals and present findings at national and international conferences. A limited contribution to supervision and teaching in relevant courses is also expected.



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