The Department of Geography at the University of Tartu in Estonia invites applications for a Junior Research Fellow (PhD) position, running from September 2026 to August 2030. The application deadline is 15 April 2026.
The position offers an opportunity to pursue doctoral studies while contributing to research on migration processes, urban development, and socio-spatial change. The PhD project will examine how housing sustainability transitions interact with housing affordability, residential mobility, and urban inequalities, contributing to the growing international debate on just urban energy transitions.
As a Junior Research Fellow, you will:
– be both a doctoral student and a university employee
– work full-time on your research project under the supervision of experienced scholars
– be part of an international research environment and team
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree and have strong analytical skills and a clear interest in urban and housing research. Candidates with skills in GIS and spatial analysis (ArcGIS, QGIS) and statistical analysis are especially encouraged to apply; knowledge of machine learning methods is an advantage. However, applicants with a strong background in qualitative methods are also welcome.
👉 More information about the call and application process:
https://geograafia.ut.ee/en/sisu/cmus/PhDResearchPosition2026
We encourage prospective applicants to contact a potential supervisor and familiarise themselves with the application requirements before applying.