Postdoctoral Fellow in Social Network Analysis and Computational Social Science

International Laboratory for Applied Network Research, Moscow, Russia

International Laboratory for Applied Network Research in Moscow, Russia, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in the field of application of statistical methods in Network Analysis, the study of network dynamics in time, analysis of interactions in scientific collectives, organizations, social movements, and informal groups, spread of information and analysis of individuals' behavior in media and online social networks.

Requirements

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

●     Candidates must hold a recent PhD in the field of Statistics, Mathematics, Political Science, Sociology 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 statistics, ability to work in group and conduct own research in relevant to statistics or social science field;

●      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 Daria Maltseva, PhD in Sociology, Head of International Laboratory for Applied Network Research, and Anuška Ferligoj, Academic Supervisor of International Laboratory for Applied Network Research.

●     participants are encouraged to pursue their own research along with working on ANR-Lab research projects such as:

o  Social Movements and Civil Participation

o  Scientific Networks and Intellectuals: Social Impact and Global Outcomes

o  Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Networks

o  Dissemination of Ideas, Beliefs and Behavior

o  Blockmodeling for the Analysis of Social Structures

o  Involvement in Social Networks as a Factor in the Success of Entrepreneurs in Overcoming Business Project Failures

o  Hidden Typology & Community Detection

o  Organizational networks

o  Media systems and social media

●     writing research papers for international peer-reviewed journals in co-authorship with the members of International Laboratory for Applied Network Research;

●     participation in the events of the International Laboratory for Applied Network Research and other contribution to the ANR-Lab’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.

International Laboratory for Applied Network Research offers access to its databases and analytical software, as well as technical equipment and scientific community.

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 hiring laboratory may not be reviewed.

Read more about the application process here.

The deadline for the applications is January 31, 2024

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For more information:

-       about Postdoctoral Fellowship -Frequently Asked Questions

-       about HSE university –official web-site

-       about the International Laboratory for Applied Network Research–official web-site of the ANR-Lab or contact manager Alexander Zabolotskiy (azabolotskii@hse.ru) or Deputy Head Irina Pavlova (iapavlova@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