The Center for Humans and Machines at Max Planck Institute for Human Development, is seeking applications for five Postdoctoral Research Positions in Computational Social Science (E 13 TVöD; 39 hours/week). Funding for each postdoctoral position is available for two years, with possibility of extension for a third year. The positions are available from December 1, 2020, or later.
About the positions:
- The postdoctoral researchers will work on ambitious, high-impact research in Computational Social Science, with a focus on human-machine interaction. Projects will be conducted under the supervision of Prof. Iyad Rahwan, and will focus on the following main topics:
- Human-machine cooperation
- Impact of AI and digital media on the future of work
- Impact of AI on human social behavior (e.g. norms, culture)
Requirements:
- Applicants must have PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Behavioral Science (e.g. Economics, political science, cognitive science, biology, anthropology).
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-impact research, as evidenced by a strong publication record in top venues in Computational Social Science, Behavioral Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or interdisciplinary science.
- Strong quantitative skills, including at least one of the following areas:
- Design of complex, Web-based behavioral experiments
- Complex systems and network science
- Data science including social media data processing
- Machine learning, including deep learning and reinforcement learning
- Mathematical modeling (e.g. game theory or evolutionary dynamics)
- Demonstrated understanding and use of advanced statistical inference. Preference will be for candidates who possess statistical maturity and an ability to identify and avoid weaknesses that threaten replication and generalization.
- A commitment to following the best methodological practices in science, such as preregistration of studies, sharing of computer code and writing reproducible research reports, open sharing of data whenever feasible, etc.
- Expertise in at least one programming language for data analytics, such as R or Python.
- High proficiency in English.
Applications:
Apply (as one file and via email, with the sentence “Postdoc application in Computational Social Science” in the subject line) to Prof. Dr. Iyad Rahwan at sekrahwan@mpib-berlin.mpg.de including:
- A statement of research interests
- CV
- Copy of relevant certificates
- (p)reprints of three publications lead by the applicant
- A list of four references
Quick Overview————- | |
Organization | Max Planck Institute for Human Development |
Country | Germany |
Fellowship Level | Postdoctoral |
Subject areas |
Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Or Behavioral Science (Economics, Political Science, Cognitive Science, Biology, Anthropology) |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | until October 1st or the positions are filled |
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