Geography

A 17-month postdoctoral fellowship investigates heat-vulnerability indicators in Jundiaí, Brazil, to inform urban cooling and climate-adaptation decisions. The research combines data analysis, geoprocessing, fieldwork and collaboration with municipal staff. The researcher must be able to reside in Campinas and travel to Jundiaí. Applications close on 8 October 2026; the official selection notice specifies the cover letter, reference and CV requirements.

Study how urban energy, material and population flows change over decades and centuries in Patrick Roberts’s Department of Coevolution of Land Use and Urbanization. Research connects supply-chain vulnerabilities and land-use impacts with historical, archaeological and environmental evidence. The Jena fellowship lasts three years; full time is standard and a minimum 75% appointment can be requested. This vacancy belongs to the September 2026 Max Planck Postdoc Program call, which accepts applications until 13 October 2026 at 12:00 CEST through the official application platform.

The Royal Geographical Society offers four annual grants of GBP 25,000 each for ambitious geographical fieldwork that combines rigorous research with communication of its results. Experienced researchers, explorers and storytellers may apply individually or in teams from any country. At least one team member must be a Society Fellow or member throughout the grant period. Proposals should explain field methods, local partnerships, planned outputs and how findings and data will be shared. The current round closes on 8 January 2027, with shortlisted applicants invited to interview on 24 February 2027. The official grant page provides the application requirements and submission instructions.

A 17-month postdoctoral fellowship investigates heat-vulnerability indicators in Jundiaí, Brazil, to inform urban cooling and climate-adaptation decisions. The research combines data analysis, geoprocessing, fieldwork and collaboration with municipal staff. The researcher must be able to reside in Campinas and travel to Jundiaí. Applications close on 8 October 2026; the official selection notice specifies the cover letter, reference and CV requirements.

Study how urban energy, material and population flows change over decades and centuries in Patrick Roberts’s Department of Coevolution of Land Use and Urbanization. Research connects supply-chain vulnerabilities and land-use impacts with historical, archaeological and environmental evidence. The Jena fellowship lasts three years; full time is standard and a minimum 75% appointment can be requested. This vacancy belongs to the September 2026 Max Planck Postdoc Program call, which accepts applications until 13 October 2026 at 12:00 CEST through the official application platform.

Two postdoctoral positions in Naoto Yokoya’s Geoinformatics Team at RIKEN AIP develop multimodal and agentic AI for disaster-risk assessment and geospatial decision support. Research combines satellite, aerial, ground and simulation data with computer vision, machine learning and language models. Responsibilities include research publication, collaboration and support for junior researchers. The Tokyo appointment is renewed annually, subject to evaluation and project continuation, through March 2029 at the latest. Applications are accepted until the positions are filled; the official vacancy explains the HR inquiry and document-submission process.