Postdoctoral Research Associate, School of Data Science

The lab of Professor Alexander Gates, together with the School of Data Science at the University of Virginia, is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of network science, computational social science, and the science of science. As part of a small research team, the postdoc will help lead efforts to provide a quantitative model for the diffusion of academic policy and its influences on education & research.

The ideal candidates will have a PhD in a discipline closely related to computational social science by date of appointment (e.g. network science, data science, sociology, computer science, economics, management, or related fields). We seek applicants with strong statistical skills, experience with managing large datasets, and fluency with commonly used scientific scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL, or R). We also seek candidates with good communication skills in spoken and written English, and an ability to produce state-of-the art research.

This is a one year term limited position with the possibility of renewal based on funding and satisfactory performance.

The Selected candidate will be required to complete a background check prior to the first day of employment per University policy.

 To Apply:

Apply online at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs  search for requisition R0040848.  Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile.  Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, address)

**Please note that ALL requested documents MUST be uploaded in the resume/cv box **

Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.

For additional information about the position, please contact Alexander Gates at [email protected]

For information about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O’Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter at [email protected]

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