The University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Humanities is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for a International Postdoctoral Researcher Positions in Computational Methods. This scholarship is part of the CAT4SMR (Capture and Analysis Tools for Social Media Research) project, led by Dr. Bernhard Rieder, within the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA).
The main purpose of this educational award is to attract domestic and international students to take the postdoctoral degree program at the Faculty of Humanities.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, known for its broad spectrum of degree programs and commitment to cultivating inquiring minds. The Faculty of Humanities, located in the heart of Amsterdam, focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration and maintains close ties with cultural institutes in the city.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until January 26, 2024.
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Amsterdam
- Department: Faculty of Humanities
- Course Level: Postdoctoral
- Award: €4,332 to €5,929 gross per month
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: Not specified
- Nationality: Domestic and International students
- The award can be taken in the Netherlands
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Open to all qualified candidates.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Media Studies, information retrieval, or a similarly relevant discipline.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must have a Ph.D. in Media Studies, information retrieval, or a similarly relevant discipline. They should demonstrate excellent research skills, a cooperative attitude, and proficiency in Python programming, data science libraries, and front-end development techniques. Candidates should also have experience with empirical data science or digital methods projects and be familiar with multiple social media platforms.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply online by submitting the following documents in a single PDF file:
- A letter of motivation reflecting on emerging digital research methods in a humanities/social science context, showcasing affinity with the field.
- An academic CV, including a list of publications.
- The names and contact details of two references who may be approached by the selection committee.
- A link to the candidate’s GitHub profile or a similar platform.
For more information or inquiries, please contact Dr. Bernard Rieder, Associate Professor, at b.rieder
Benefits
The selected Postdoc Researcher will be appointed at the Media Studies department of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Amsterdam, and will work within the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA). The employment contract is for ten months, starting on March 1, 2024. The salary ranges between €4,332 to €5,929 gross per month, excluding holiday and year-end allowances. The position offers excellent possibilities for further professional development, collaboration with a dynamic academic team, and exposure to an inspiring academic and international work environment.