PhD candidate in quantitative geography (M/F)
New
- FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
- 36 mounth
- BAC+5
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Identité et Différenciation de l'Espace, de l'Environnement et des Sociétés
Contract Type
FTC PhD student / Offer for thesis
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
76821 MONT ST AIGNAN
Contract Duration
36 mounth
Date of Hire
01/06/2026
Remuneration
2300 € gross monthly
Apply Application Deadline : 30 April 2026 23:59
Job Description
Thesis Subject
This doctoral project lies at the intersection of geography, economics, statistical physics, and complexity science. It examines the relationships between residential locations and those of jobs in urban areas, using quantitative methods that allow for comparisons of major French, European, and even global urban areas over recent decades. It draws inspiration from recent research that has revealed the existence of scaling laws in the spatial organization of cities, particularly concerning the succession of land uses from the city center (highly urban land use) to the periphery (primarily natural land uses). The aim of this thesis is to compare a set of indicators of the radial profiles of large urban areas, particularly in France (job density, population density, proportion of artificial surfaces, built-up area, etc.), with land values in order to then examine the empirical relevance of models from urban economics, which explain residential location choices as a compromise between daily mobility (related to distance from the city center) and housing prices (lower in the suburbs, making larger dwellings affordable). The proposed doctoral work thus aims to contribute to the interdisciplinary dialogue in order to consolidate knowledge on infra-urban systems. Through its connection with other research projects of the supervisory team members, it will also contribute to determining the influence of the presence of different types of natural spaces in different contexts (coastal, mountainous, etc.) on urban forms.
Your Work Environment
The recruited person will work within the premises of UMR IDEES Rouen, on Mont-Saint-Aignan campus and will therefore benefit from a favorable environment for scientific interactions and the promotion of work produced within the framework of the contract.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
2300 € gross monthly
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR6266-REMLEM-005 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Spaces, territories and societies |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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