Postdoc in Science of Science University of Virginia

The Connected Data Hub, led by Professor Alexander Gates in the School of Data Science at the University of Virginia, seeks an exceptional candidate for a postdoctoral research associate at the intersection of Network Science, Computational Social Science, and the Science of Science. The initial term of the position is one year, with the possibility with the possibility of renewal based on funding and satisfactory performance, and will beginno later than August 1st, 2023.

This is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant and growing intellectual community; please reach out to Alexander Gates at agates to learn more!

The ideal candidates will have a PhD in a discipline closely related to computational social science by date of appointment (e.g. network science, data science, sociology, computer science, economics, management, or related fields). We seek applicants with strong statistical skills, experience with managing large datasets, and fluency with commonly used scientific scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL, or R). We also seek candidates with good communication skills in spoken and written English, and an ability to produce state-of-the art research.

TO APPLY

PROCESS FOR EXTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS:
Please visit UVA job board  , complete the application and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address).

PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS:
Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for ‘R0017206’. Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address).

For additional information about the position, please contact Alexander Gates at agates.

For information about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O’Coin at rmo2r