Hi all, see below for an announcement for a new post-doc position in my department. --Ryan Burns [image: Inline image 1] *Postdoctoral Scholar position* Area: Urban Studies/Smart Cities Duration: 1 year, with possibility of extension pending funding Start date: July 1, 2017 Salary: $50,000 plus benefits The *Urban Studies Program *in the *Faculty of Arts *at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in “The Social and Environmental Implications of Smart Cities*.”* *Job Description:* The Urban Studies Research Group at the University of Calgary seeks a postdoctoral scholar to conduct and manage research for the University of Calgary Human Dynamics Research Strategy project, “The Social and Environmental Implications of Smart Cities.” The postdoctoral scholar will work closely with the PI of the project, Dr. Byron Miller, the chairs of the five Smart Cities working groups (Dr. Victoria Fast, Dr. Matt Patterson, Dr. Eliot Tretter, Dr. Ryan Burns, Dr. Dean Curran), the Global Urban Studies Canada Research Chair, Dr. Marit Rosol, and other members of the Urban Studies Research Group. The Social and Environmental Implications of Smart Cities is a global comparative research project with numerous international collaborators, seeking to understand the ways in which the social and environmental implications of smart cities vary around the world, and why. The postdoctoral scholar will conduct research on a specific smart city initiative (appropriate to the postdoc’s area of expertise), assist in the preparation of grant proposals and research reports, assist in the coordination of international research projects, and perform other responsibilities in collaboration with members of the Research Group. *Qualifications:* § Ph.D. in an urban-related discipline such as Anthropology, Geography, History, Planning, Political Science, Sociology, Science, Technology, and Society, or a cognate discipline § International research experience § An ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, and to multi-task § Excellent written and verbal communication skills § Excellent time-management and other organizational skills, problem-solving, and analytical skills *Application details:* For more information on the above-mentioned members of the research team please see their web pages: https://geog.ucalgary.ca/profiles/1-7419978 (Ryan Burns) https://soci.ucalgary.ca/dev2015/profiles/dean-curran https://geog.ucalgary.ca/profiles/victoria-fast https://geog.ucalgary.ca/profiles/byron-miller https://soci.ucalgary.ca/dev2015/profiles/matt-patterson https://geog.ucalgary.ca/profiles/marit-rosol https://geog.ucalgary.ca/profiles/eliot-tretter Please direct questions to the* Principal Investigator, Dr. Byron Miller (Department of Geography)*: bavrmill@ucalgary.ca Interested applicants are asked to email the following documents *in a single pdf-file* to Dr. Miller at bavrmill@ucalgary.ca *by January 31, 2017* § cover letter/ statement of interest § current CV § names and contact details of two potential referees § transcripts *About the University of Calgary* The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation’s most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada’s top five research universities by 2016, where innovative teaching and groundbreaking research go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. The strategy is called *Eyes High*, inspired by our Gaelic motto, which translates to ‘I will lift up my eyes.’ To succeed as one of Canada’s top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds in our classrooms and labs. We’re increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people <http://www.ucalgary.ca/risingstars/postdoc> who want to change the world, bringing the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone. *About Calgary*Named a cultural capital of Canada and one of the best places to live in the world, Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a highly diverse and highly educated citizenry, more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city, location less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains, and the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. *All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity.* -- Ryan Burns, PhD Dept of Geography University of Calgary http://burnsr77.github.io -- Ryan Burns, PhD Dept of Geography University of Calgary http://burnsr77.github.io