Sordo Madaleno is seeking a full-time Spatial and Cultural Researcher to join our Mexico City office.

We are looking for candidates with backgrounds in anthropology, geography, sociology, art, design, or related fields, who are interested in architecture and the built environment, and dedicated to supporting architectural projects, exhibitions, and publications.

The researcher will be involved in all phases of the design and curatorial process—from early investigations to final presentation. This role is deeply interdisciplinary, involving both independent inquiry and collaboration with architectural teams in Mexico City and London. Ideal candidates will be passionate about cultural and territorial questions, skilled in both writing and visual communication, and comfortable working across research formats—from archival studies to site-based analysis.

Responsibilities:

? Conduct research for architectural projects, exhibitions, publications, and business development.

? Develop visual and written materials, including:

? Timelines and thematic frameworks.

? Archival research and sourcing of historical imagery.

? Site and territorial analyses.

? Literature reviews and reference gathering.

? Support the preparation of project narratives, case studies, proposals, and methodology statements.

? Participate in fieldwork and community engagement processes when applicable.

Qualifications:

? Minimum of two years of professional research experience.

? BA or MA in anthropology, geography, sociology, art, design, or related disciplines (or equivalent work experience).

? Demonstrated interest in architecture, spatial practice, and/or urban culture.

? Strong writing and communication skills.

? Experience with archival, site-based, or visual research methods.

? Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

? Fluent in written and spoken English (additional languages, Spanish, is a plus).

? Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and basic mapping or data visualization tools.

? Legal authorization to work in Mexico.

Reports to: Head of Research