Data-driven modeling of social dynamics

1 Post Doctoral Fellow position
(Deadline November 28th, 2016 12:00 )
Fields

Mathematical Modeling, Percolation, Complex Networks, Complex Systems, Social Psychology

Activity

Design, development and validation of new mathematical models  of online social media such as Facebook, Youtube and Twitter.  The overall work is intented to extend the current state of the art about the emergence of echo chambers and misinforamtion processes on online social media. Specifically the candidate will work on the data driven modeling of the effect of online narratives such as polarization, engagement  and reinforcement. The candidate will be actively involved in the research activitis of the laboratory of computational social science. Tutorship and mentoring of the School's Ph.D. students, limited teaching and participation in the development of the School's research activities.

Profile

The candidate must hold a degree in computer science, mathematics or related fields with an outstanding publication records in the field of computational social science and social network analysis in major journals. The candidate must have finished his/her PhD thesis.

Formal requirements

Degree in computer science, mathematics or related fields with an outstanding publication records in the field of computational social science and social network analysis in major journals. Having finished the PhD thesis. Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

Specific requirements

Specific knowledge of the state of the art of complex networks, data driven modeling. Excellent knowledge of R/python/c/c++. A Good knowledge of mass social processes online.

Gross amount

about 21470 euro

Duration

1 year

Job Research Area: 
CSSE
Job Research Unit: 
NETWORKS
Job Contract Type: 
Assegno di ricerca
Full call
Calendar
Preliminary shortlist
Preliminary shortlist
Final decree

Selection procedure and criteria

Selection procedure conditions are transparent and are based on international standards.

Procedure

A Selection Committee, appointed by the Director, assesses all applications on the basis online application info and - if provided - reference letters. Shortlisted candidates, selected on the basis of the preliminary analysis, are invited for a research presentation at IMT. Travel expenses to Lucca for the research presentation interview will not be reimbursed.

Selection Criteria

The evaluation criteria are based on: Quality of research activity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and references; Research organization experience and participation in international/national research projects and research periods in public and private institutions (academic and non-academic); Relevance of the candidate's profile for the development of IMT's research activities; Teaching, mentoring and supervision experience; Motivation; Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken; As well as any other requirements as specified in the advertisement.

Application

Apply ONLINE only.

Before starting prepare the application attachments and information as listed below.

Info

  • Personal info and contact info (compulsory)
  • Number of your Identity Document (Passport or Identity Card) (compulsory)
  • University degree (compulsory) and Ph.D. (obtained, or "ongoing")
  • Name, position, institution and email address of three referees (compulsory)
  • An email, with the appropriate instructions to upload the reference letters will be automatically generated and sent to your referees.

Attachments

  • Your CV in English (compulsory);
  • One research paper (published or working paper): compulsory.
    Shortlisted candidates will be asked to present this research paper in the final stage of the selection.
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