Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Social Science: The Social Media Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Social Science for a 1-year contract, with the possibility of a 1-year extension. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research lab and work on diverse projects related to social media platforms, contributing to innovative approaches in the field.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Social Science at the Social Media Lab
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Computational Social Science
Location: Toronto, Canada
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD awarded within the last five years in information science, computer science, applied communication, applied sociology, political science, psychology, statistics, or related disciplines.
- Strong background in computational methods and data analysis.
- Experience in applying computational skills to social media data is highly desirable.
- Expertise in one or more areas of computational social science, such as machine learning, social network analysis, or natural language processing.
- Excellent analytical and methodological skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Experience with programming languages commonly used in data analysis, such as Python or R (Preferred but not required).
Job Description: The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating social media phenomena, including platform usage, the diffusion of misinformation, and online anti-social behaviors. Duties include developing and executing research plans, data analysis, contributing to academic publications, conference presentations, grant writing, and grant preparations. The candidate is expected to actively participate in the intellectual life of the lab, attending meetings, presenting work, and collaborating with other researchers.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following materials to info@socialmedialab.ca by February 16, 2024:
- Cover letter outlining research interests and their relevance to the Social Media Lab’s work.
- CV.
- Names of three references.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Reference checks will be conducted with short-listed candidates.
Last Date for Apply: The review process will continue until the positions are filled.
Disclaimer: This job post is based on information from a reliable source. Applicants are encouraged to verify details from the official website or contact the Social Media Lab directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
