The empirical literature in urban economics draws largely on cities in the United States and Europe. Mexican cities depart from several of its central findings, and the data required to study them — administrative, cadastral, and mobility records — remains largely unexploited.
The Center for the Future of Cities (CFC) at Tecnológico de Monterrey invites applications for a Professor-Fellow position in Urban Economics. We seek candidates completing their Ph.D. in the 2026–27 academic cycle, as well as postdoctoral researchers and early-career faculty, interested in developing a research agenda on open questions with direct relevance for urban policy in Latin America.
Tecnologico de Monterrey is the largest private university in Mexico and among the most highly regarded in Latin America, and it is currently undertaking a major institutional investment to consolidate its position as a leading research university in the region. Within this context, the CFC is an interdisciplinary research center that brings together economists, data scientists, and urban planners under a shared premise:



that rigorous research should inform not only the academic literature but also the governance of cities. The Center maintains formal collaborations with municipal and metropolitan planning agencies, and its projects are designed to produce both peer-reviewed publications and measurable influence on public policy.
This is an open-rank search. We welcome candidates at all career stages — from recent Ph.D. graduates with an outstanding research trajectory to established scholars at the Associate or Full Professor level, or an equivalent research position in academia, a think tank, or a multilateral institution.
What we offer:

Access to rich administrative, cadastral, geospatial, and mobility datasets for Mexican metropolitan areas, much of which has not previously been used in academic research.
Direct engagement with policy processes: research projects are developed in collaboration with g

📌 Tenure Track Position in Urban Economics (Monterrey)
🏢 Tecnológico de Monterrey
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