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Postdoctoral Researcher – Urban Heritage and Spatial Justice


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About the Institution

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a forward-looking institution dedicated to research and innovation in Africa and beyond. The School of Architecture, Planning and Design (SAP+D) at UM6P fosters interdisciplinary research that bridges architecture, urban studies, and planning, with a focus on African contexts and global challenges.

Position Overview

SAP+D invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to a project exploring the intersection between urban heritage and spatial justice. The postdoc will work within a multidisciplinary research team and contribute to developing new theoretical, historical, and practice-based insights on how heritage preservation and urban development interact in creating (or addressing) spatial inequalities in African and Middle Eastern cities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct original research on urban heritage and spatial justice, including case studies in Morocco and other regions of the Global South
  • Develop conceptual and methodological frameworks that interrogate the politics of heritage, memory, and space
  • Contribute to academic publications, policy briefs, and public outreach related to heritage and urban justice
  • Collaborate with faculty and graduate students in seminars, workshops, and exhibitions
  • Assist in the development of grant proposals and interdisciplinary research initiatives
  • Present findings in national and international conferences and design and teach academic courses related to urban heritage and spatial justice

Required Qualifications

  • PhD in Architecture, Urban Studies, Geography, Anthropology, History, or a related discipline
  • Proven research record in urban heritage, spatial justice, or related fields, demonstrated by publications and/or fieldwork
  • Experience with qualitative research methods (e.g., ethnography, archival research, spatial analysis)
  • Strong interest in interdisciplinary and Global South perspectives
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in English; proficiency in French and/or Arabic is highly desirable

Desirable Skills and Assets

  • Familiarity with Moroccan or North African urban contexts
  • GIS or mapping skills are a plus
  • Experience in community-engaged research or heritage activism
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an international, multilingual academic environment

Contract Details

Location: School of Architecture, Planning and Design (SAP+D), Benguerir, Morocco
Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (24 months)
Start Date: As soon as possible

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