Dr. Alison Post

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alison Post is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Global Metropolitan Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research explores the intersection of comparative urban politics and comparative political economy, with a particular focus on Latin America and South Asia. She investigates issues related to the regulation and provision of infrastructure services and seeks to understand the political dynamics that shape urban governance and development in these regions. Through her work, she contributes to the academic discourse surrounding comparative politics and development, examining how different political environments influence policy outcomes and public service delivery in urban settings.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.