75% PhD Candidate: Urban Africa Studies

PhD Candidate – 75% (CANDOC) at the University of Geneva to conduct research on urban issues in Africa under the Vertical Africa project (VERTICAF). Start date: 01‑02‑2027; deadline: 24‑08‑2026. Supervised by multiple faculty across partner universities.

Master’s degree required; fluent in French and English; GIS and mixed-methods expertise preferred. Position held for up to 48 months with SNF funding. Submit a motivation letter, 1500‑word proposal, CV, transcripts, references, and thesis work