Job Reference
539_24_DIR_CSS_R2
Position
Postdoctoral researcher Digital Media and Politics (R2) - AI4S
Closing Date
Tuesday, 01 October, 2024
About BSC
The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses MareNostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, and aims to facilitate scientific progress through research, development, and management of information technologies. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science under one roof, currently employing over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
We are particularly interested in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.
We promote Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply as we value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.
Context And Mission
The Computational Social Science and Humanities program envisions preparing the social sciences and humanities for the era of data, artificial intelligence (AI), and Exascale supercomputing. Our mission is to foster collaboration between social scientists and computer scientists, making high-performance computing (HPC) accessible to all researchers in the field. Through innovative approaches, we aim to apply social science research to contribute valuable insights for informed policymaking.
As a postdoctoral researcher for the Digital Media and Politics lab, you will play a pivotal role in advancing research on social media and public opinion using novel computational methods, reporting to Dr. Laia Castro and Dr. Mercè Crosas.
The funding for these actions comes from the European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility - Next Generation.
Key Duties
Conduct original research on the impact of digital media use on political attitudes, cognitions, and behaviors.
Coordination and assistance of data collection and analysis.
Guiding team members in applying computational methods to their research.
Leadership in writing grant proposals and co-authoring research papers.
Assistance in team coordination and PhD supervision.
Communication of project results at conferences and workshops.
Organization of expert workshops, conferences, and seminars.
Collaboration with members from other disciplines will be encouraged.
Travel internationally to engage with relevant scientific communities.
Requirements
Education: PhD in the social sciences or computational (social) science.
Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience:
Experience in quantitative empirical analysis and computational methods.
Familiarity with online experiments, machine learning, and text analysis.
Experience in collecting online behavioral data.
Experience in analyzing and integrating large datasets.
Programming skills in R, Python, or similar languages.
Interest in researching social media use and public opinion.
Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience:
Experience with server management and data donation tools is an advantage.
Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Spanish and other languages is advantageous.
Competences:
A scientific mindset and capacity for independent work.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work in a team and in a multi-cultural environment.
Conditions
Full-time contract (37.5h/week), good working environment, flexible hours, private health insurance.
Duration: 4 years.
Salary: 45.000,00€.
Starting date: ASAP, before 16th of December 2024.
Applications procedure and process
All applications must be submitted via the BSC website and contain:
A full CV in English, including contact details.
A cover letter with a statement of interest in English, specifying the area and topics for consideration.
Development of the recruitment process
The selection will be carried out through a competitive examination system. The recruitment process consists of two phases:
Curriculum Analysis: Evaluation of previous experience, degree, and other professional information relevant to the position.
Interview phase: The highest-rated candidates will be invited for interviews to evaluate competencies, knowledge, and experience.
The recruitment panel will ensure gender representation and provide feedback to all interview participants.
BSC-CNS is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission.
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