Research Associate
MIT Center for Advanced Urbanism
April 24, 2015
Experience:
3-5 years
Location:
Cambridge, MA
The MIT Center for Advanced Urbanism (CAU) is located within the School of Architecture + Planning. CAU is a premier research center focused on the design and planning of large-scale, complex, 21st century metropolitan environments. The Center aims to redefine the field of urban design to meet contemporary challenges utilizing interdisciplinary collaborative practices and the most advanced analytical and representational tools.
The Research Associate will be expected to undertake research work that aligns with the CAU’s research umbrellas, and broadly relates to the design and planning of large-scale, complex metropolitan environments. This Research Associate will be focused on housing, community development and economic development issues in Latin America. This position will be responsible for managing multiple projects, and will be expected to develop their own research focus as well. They will work in close collaboration with the Director and Managing Director, and will provide regular updates on research progress. They will be required to work with CAU partner organizations, to understand, synthesize, and contextualize metropolitan scale issues, in order to inform the development of future research proposals. In addition to undertaking research work, they will be responsible for overseeing and providing guidance to TAs, RAs and students working on projects assigned to them. Other responsibilities will include coordinating project meetings with sponsors, preparing presentations for potential funding sponsors in conjunction with CAU leadership, and assisting in writing external funding proposals. They will be expected to work with a broad network of collaborators, and should have experience working with a diversity of disciplines. The Research Associate will be expected to build a publication record, through both traditional and non-traditional outlets. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal dependent upon funding and progress.
Application deadline is: June 3rd 2015
Apply at http://careers.mit.edu
MIT is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment; women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE.
A Master’s degree or terminal degree in urban planning, community development, economic development, or related field of study, and 3 or more years of direct experience managing collaborative projects (preferably international and/or in community development) is required. Excellent research, writing and communications skills needed. Project management experience required, and proven ability to function as an effective team member. Advanced verbal and written English skills are expected. Experience in grant/proposal writing, leading to successful awarding of external funding a plus. Comfortable working in a highly diverse and international environment while building productive working relationships with a wide range of people (must be willing to travel). Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written) is strongly preferred.