PhD Position: Simulation Researcher
6 dagen geleden
The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to join our team in the development of a virtual field experiment simulation. As a researcher in this project, you will be part of an international team exploring the impact of social media on democracy.
The project, titled "WHAT-IF", aims to create a digital twin of the social media environment to test possible interventions at the individual and societal level. You will be responsible for assisting in the development of the methodology and software for running virtual field experiments using the WHAT-IF simulation.
Your main role will be to lead one of the experimental studies and collaborate on the 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 researchers across 10 European countries.
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.
What We Offer
- A challenging position in a socially involved and highly interdisciplinary organization
- 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.
About Us
The Faculty of Social Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a vibrant and dynamic community of scholars and students. We are committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of the social world, and to making a positive impact on society. Our faculty is home to a diverse range of research groups and centers, and we offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the social sciences.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a research-intensive university that is committed to excellence in teaching and research. We are a member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and the European University Association (EUA). We are located in the heart of Amsterdam, one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application via the application button. In your application, please include your curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and if applicable, a link to your Github page or other code example and/or a link to a description or pre-registration of an experiment you were involved in. Applications are accepted until October 27, 2024 at midnight. The job interviews will take place online on November 12, 2024.
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