Postdoctoral Researcher

We are now looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher (ConWa Project, 12 months) Are you an academically driven researcher who wants to publish high-quality work on how housing and land policy shape social inclision in cities? We are now looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Research Council of Finland funded Contested Waterfront Developments (ConWa)-project at Aalto University’s Department of Architecture, led by Senior Scientist Johanna Lilius. In this position, you will investigate how social inclusion is negotiated and transformed in European waterfront developments amid the financialization of land and real estate. Your role and goals · Design and conduct research on housing and land policy across ConWa case studies (Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium) · Lead and co-author peer-reviewed articles and policy-relevant outputs · Analyze negotiations among policymakers, developers, and other growth coalition actors regarding social inclusion targets · Support project dissemination (briefs, presentations, blog posts) and good research data management Your network and team · Your supervisor will be Senior Scientist Johanna Lilius and through the ConWa-project, you will collaborate with scholars in planning, geography and social sciences and interact with city officials and developers Your experience and ambitions · PhD in a relevant field (e.g., planning, urban studies, economics) · Demonstrated expertise in housing policy and/or land policy · Strong academic writing skills and a clear track record or potential to publish in leading journals · Experience with qualitative research (policy analysis, interviews, comparative case studies); quantitative/spatial skills are an advantage · Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international, interdisciplinary team · Language requirements: EN: Excellent skills in English What we offer · Meaningful, agenda-setting research. You will publish on timely questions at the intersection of housing/land policy, financialization, and social inclusion and contribute to evidence that can shape real planning and policy decisions in Nordic and European cities. · Tangible impact and visibility. Beyond academic outlets, you’ll contribute to policy briefs, and multimedia outputs (blog, videos), increasing the societal relevance and reach of your work. · Interdisciplinary consortium and advisory strength. Collaborate closely with scholars in planning, geography, and social policy, and benefit from guidance by internationally recognized experts in housing financialization, segregation, and public space. Our vast array of professional development opportunities means you will grow and learn, having the chance to participate actively in staff trainings and development projects based on your interests and needs. The starting salary for an entry-level postdoc is approximately 4150€ per month (fulltime). We value work-life balance and well-being in all aspects of life. We work in a hybrid model, with the primary workplace located at the Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, Finland.