University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) |29 jul | University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) | Santiago de CompostelaThe Research Center on Intelligent Technologies (CiTIUS) of the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is seeking a motivated PostDoc in Information Retrieval and Text Mining. The appointed researcher will work under the scientific supervision of Prof. David E. Losada. Together, we will study advanced computational methods for monitoring psychological traits in online environments, new retrieval methods for early detection of psychological risks, and credibility of online health information. Our team exploits large-scale text analytics, machine learning, and natural language processing under a highly interdisciplinary approach in close collaboration with psychologists and social communication specialists.The PostDoc is expected to collaborate closely with the teams working on several projects on early risk detection, search & misinformation detection, and big data analytics (https://tec.citius.usc.es/ir/?p=projects).University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) offers a vibrant and stimulating environment for postdoctoral research, characterized by its academic excellence and rich history. Founded in 1495, USC is one of the oldest universities in Europe and has been recognized for its significant contribution to science and culture. Hosting around 20,000 undergraduate students and more than 2,500 PhD students, USC provides a dynamic and diverse academic community. The university has been awarded the "HR Excellence in Research" by the EC under the HRS4R process, highlighting its commitment to supporting researchers.CiTIUS is a research center specialized in Intelligent Technologies with a team of more than 120 researchers. Our team is the greatest asset of our center and we are continuously looking for scientific talent. CiTIUS provides a stimulating, interdisciplinary, and cutting-edge scientific environment, where our researchers can foster and develop their scientific career in an international team.We are in a high-level scientific environment with four research centers specialized in different areas (CiQUS, CiMUS, IGFAE, and CiTIUS). Santiago de Compostela is a UNESCO World Heritage City with more than 5 million square meters of green spaces and one of the 100 best places in the world by TIME Magazine 2021. See more here.What we Offer:1 PostDoc contract for a period of one year (tentative starting date: January 2025) and a gross salary of approximately 32,700€ (plus medical care coverage, work accident insurance through the Spanish Health Care System, coverage for unemployment, and pension contribution by the employer).The appointment will be made following the university rules, which include standard benefits and vacation days.USC offers an equal opportunity workplace environment, and we especially encourage women to apply. Specific benefits include flexible working hours, young scientist promotion opportunities, parental leave benefits, nursery services, care for dependents, and much more.How to Apply:Send your expression of interest by email to ****** by Sept 30th. Applications should include:Brief motivation letter.CV and list of publications.Clear description of prior experience in research.Names of two possible references.
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