.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 DutiesConduct 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.RequirementsEducation: PhD in the social sciences or computational (social) science.Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience: Experience in quantitative empirical analysis and computational methods
