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Urban

Information

Lab

From the energy transition and COVID to natural disasters and mitigation, emerging technology is at the forefront of solving society’s critical issues.

Join the forefront of Urban Technology

The Urban Information Lab (UIL) uses emerging information technologies to better understand, measure, plan, and develop our urban environments. Since the lab’s inception in 2013, researchers have used big data to assist analyze different urban planning topics such as transportation planning, land use patterns, and accessibility to healthy food systems. The Urban Info Lab is actively involved with the City of Austin, the Texas Advanced Computing Center, and the NSF.

Projects

We’re Hiring!

If you’re interested in working within the Urban Information Lab, feel free to send your Resume/CV to saleh.afroogh@utexas.edu.

PostDoc Position Open!

The Urban Information Lab is currently seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join our lab. The priority deadline is 11:59 pm, June 20, 2023, and the expected start date is August 1, 2023. Click here for more information.

Graduate Research Assistant Position Open!

The Urban Information Lab is currently seeking a graduate research assistant to join our lab. The deadline is rolling, and the expected start date is Summer 2023 or Fall 2023. Click here for more information.

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