Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Geographic Analysis (CGA)

The Center for Geographic Analysis (CGA) at Harvard University, part of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow. Responsibilities: Develop and deliver geographic data science and GIS training workshops (30%); Support CGA research activities through consultation and collaboration (30%); Build an independent research profile and pursue external funding (30%); Enhance CGA's visibility through networking activities (10%); with possible undergraduate/graduate teaching contributions. Qualifications: PhD in geography, GIScience, or a related social science; demonstrated experience working with spatial analytic methods to answer substantive spatial social science questions. Preferred: experience developing and teaching spatial methods, especially desktop GIS, R, and Python. Compensation is $70,000-$80,000 annually. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal, beginning Fall 2026. Required application materials include a CV, cover letter, research statement, three references, and an optional sample paper.