Postdoctoral Associate – SOCKS Project: The University of Vermont invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position (PD2 – 5) affiliated with the Science of Online Corpora, Knowledge, and Stories (SOCKS) project. The associate will work on detecting signals of belief and belief propagation in large-scale corpora. The position is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and offers an anticipated start date of August 1, 2024, with flexibility for the ideal candidate.
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Computational Social Science – Belief and Belief Propagation
Location: University of Vermont, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in a related field (social science with strong computational skills or computational sciences with strong social science skills)
- Proficient in Natural Language Processing (NLP), data analysis, and computational social science
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
Job Description: The postdoctoral associate will:
- Utilize Natural Language Processing methods to analyze large-scale corpora
- Measure signals of belief and belief propagation in textual data
- Identify social networks in diverse communities represented in text
- Develop theoretically rigorous computational models to understand network dynamics
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, engaging with practitioners and subject matter experts
- Communicate research results effectively
This two-year position offers an annual salary commensurate with experience, professional development, training, and support for attending academic conferences. Vermont EPSCoR emphasizes workforce development, providing intensive mentoring for success. UVM will sponsor a relevant visa, if needed, for successful candidates.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should:
- Upload their CV
- Submit a 2-page (max) description of related research interests
- Provide names and email addresses of three references
Applications will be considered until the position is filled. To initiate or update a job application, enter your email address on the official site, and a link to the application will be emailed to you.
Last Date for Apply: Review of applications will begin on 10 January 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
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