PhD Position: Simulation and Modeling
4 dagen geleden
The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join the WHAT-IF project, a European research initiative focused on creating a digital twin of the social media environment. This innovative project aims to develop a simulation-based approach to test possible interventions at the individual and societal level, examining the role of misinformation and hate speech, among others.
As a PhD candidate, you will be part of an international team collaborating with experts in computational social science, political science, communication science, simulations, and ethics. Your main role will be assisting in the development of the methodology and software for running virtual field experiments using the WHAT-IF simulation.
Your RoleYou will lead one of the experimental studies and collaborate on others, answering questions on the role of media diets and its effects on democratic outcomes. Additionally, you can be involved in improving the data donation infrastructure, helping with the development and validation of the simulation, and/or collaborating with panels in 4 countries to engage a strong citizen perspective in the entire research process.
Requirements- Completed (Research) Master degree in Political or Computational Communication Science or a related discipline
- Strong interest in social media usage and its effects on democratic citizenship
- Strong computational background (Python, R and/or simulation or front-end development)
- Knowledge of and experience with empirical (field or experimental) studies and research designs
- Good cross-disciplinary team collaboration and oral and written communication skills
- Interest in working in an interdisciplinary and international project in collaboration with experts in computational social science, political science, communication science, simulations, and ethics
A challenging position in a socially involved and highly interdisciplinary organization. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 1 FTE. We offer you:
- a salary of € 2.872,00 (PhD) and maximum € 3.670,00 (PhD) gross per month in the fourth year, for a full-time employment
- an employment contract of initially 1 year. After a satisfactory evaluation of the initial appointment, the contract will be extended for a total duration of 4 years
We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and arrangements, such as:
- A full-time 38-hour working week comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year. If you choose to work 40 hours, you have 96 extra holiday leave hours on an annual basis. For part-timers, this is calculated pro rata
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- contribution to commuting expenses
- optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
- a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge
The Faculty of Social Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a vibrant community of scholars and researchers dedicated to advancing our understanding of the social world. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that values collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
As a PhD candidate, you will be part of a dynamic team working on cutting-edge research projects that address some of the most pressing social issues of our time. You will have the opportunity to work with renowned scholars and researchers, develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions to real-world problems.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. If you are passionate about social science research and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this PhD position.
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