PhD Opportunity at the University of Connecticut: Political Geography, Health Geography and Spatial Data Science Research

Overview

The University of Connecticut (UConn), through the Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies (GSCU), provides an interdisciplinary doctoral research opportunity. The position explores how laws, public policies, and political boundaries in the United States impact population health and health disparities. Selected students will investigate complex relationships by combining approaches from political geography, health geography, spatial data science, public health, and GIS.

Expected program start dates are Winter/Spring 2027 or Fall 2027.

Benefits

• Develop an original dissertation at the intersection of political geography, health geography, and spatial data science.
• Collaborate within a multi-university interdisciplinary research team and participate in team science.
• Contribute to peer-reviewed academic publications across relevant fields.
• Enhance advanced technical skills in spatial data analysis, GIS, statistical analysis, data visualization, and large-scale data management.

Eligibility

• Applicants preferably hold a Master’s degree in Geography, Political Science, Public Health, Social Work, or a related social science or interdisciplinary field.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in U.S. politics, public policy, health, geography, and population outcomes.
• Preferred qualifications include familiarity with U.S. federal datasets, large-dataset management, basic programming tools like Python or R, and strong communication skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a brief description of their research interests to Debs Ghosh at the University of Connecticut Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies via email at [email protected].

Deadline

No formal closing date for applications is stated in the announcement.