Postdoctoral Fellow in Big Data Analytics and Technology Studies

Centre for Strategic Analysis and Big Data, The Institute for Statistical Studies and Economics of Knowledge (ISSEK), Moscow, Russia

Centre for Strategic Analysis and Big Data ISSEK in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of big data mining and technological foresight analytics.

Requirements

The general requirements for the postdoctoral fellowship positions are the following:

●      Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of computer science, economics, social science or related areas which was awarded over the last 5 years or received before starting work at HSE in a relevant field by an internationally recognized university and has been assessed by external reviewers as having the potential to pursue research that is publishable in leading peer-reviewed journals;

●      Candidates should have a strong background in quantitative and qualitative studies including big data analytics, ability to work in the team and conduct independent research;

●       Fluent English is an obligatory condition as research and other activities are conducted in English. Knowledge of Russian is not required;

●      Relevant experience will be an asset although not required.

The position involves:

●      working under the direct supervision of Dr. Konstantin Vishnevskiy;

●      participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on Centre for Strategic Analysis and Big Data ISSEK research projects such as:

o  AI implementation across various sectors, including industry, oil and gas, finance, education etc.

o  Trends in the Development of Advanced Technologies and their Expected Effects

o  Exploring Global Analytics on Technological Development

●      writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of Centre for Strategic Analysis and Big Data ISSEK;

●      participation in the events of the Centre for Strategic Analysis and Big Data ISSEK and other contribution to the Centre’s development;

●      public presentations of candidate’s own research to the academic community;

●      some teaching is encouraged, though not required.

Conditions

Appointments are made for one year. Postdoctoral fellows have high opportunity of renewal of the contract (no more than two times) in case of outstanding performance.

HSE University offers postdoctoral fellows a competitive salary, the standard medical insurance plan; a working space equipped with a computer and free Internet access at the University.

Centre for Strategic Analysis and Big Data ISSEK offers access to its databases and analytical software.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online. Please provide a CV, a statement of research interest and a recent research paper submitted via the online application form. At least two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru before the application deadline. Please note that direct applications to the hiringcentre may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2025

Apply now

For more information:

-         about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions

-         about HSE university –official web-site

-         about the centre– official web-site of the Centre or contact Sofia Privorotskaya, sprivorotskaya@hse.ru directly

-         about international specialists' life in Moscow -International Faculty Support page

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the International Faculty Recruitment Office at fellowship@hse.ru