The Observatory on Social Media (OSoMe) at Indiana University - Bloomington invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow (one year term with expected renewals for up to 3 years). The Postdoctoral Fellow will work closely with Yong-Yeol “YY” Ahn and other researchers at the Observatory on modeling the knowledge space and the role of scientific funding in technological advancement. This position will be funded by a National Science Foundation sponsored project titled “Global Observatory and Virtual Laboratory for Science and Technology Advance”.

The annual salary is $60,000. The position includes standard benefits at Indiana University commensurate with those for faculty members, such as health, vision, and dental coverage, along with participation in a retirement plan.

We seek applications from scholars whose research addresses the intersection of machine learning, network science, and causal inference. A Ph.D. within the last 6 years in computing, informatics, or comparable area of research is required. The Fellow will be expected to maintain an active research profile; to conduct independent research on significant projects in the areas of technological advancement and science of science; to present work in progress at professional conferences and sponsored workshops; and to assist with the development of funding proposals and scientific papers. A solid record of publications, as well as strong coding and data analytics skills are a must. Good communication and writing abilities are highly desirable.

Applicants should submit a CV, a brief research statement (2 pages max), and contact information for three references.

The appointment can begin on or after December 1, 2024. For best consideration, apply by November 1, 2024; however, the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applications can be submitted through this link: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25908.

For additional information, please contact our executive director, Caitlin Watkins caiwatki@iu.edu.

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