Duke University, Statistical Science
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Position Title:
Postdoctoral Associate, Polarization Lab
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2024/12/15 11:59PM
(posted 2024/11/21, listed until 2025/05/21)
(posted 2024/11/21, listed until 2025/05/21)Position Description:
Position Description
The Polarization Lab at Duke University is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate. We seek a recent PhD with an interest in computational social science or data science (broadly defined). This individual will help design, execute, and analyze a series of field experiments on a platform created by the Polarization Lab for scientific research on social media. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of R and/or Python software, have experience performing statistical analyses on large datasets, have experience conducting survey research online, and have experience working with natural language processing and application programming interfaces, as well as prompt engineering, large language model training, and usage. They will also work with Lab directors to analyze data generated by these studies, write them up as scientific articles, and assist with grant-writing and other public outreach. The postdoc can be affiliated with one (or more) of Statistical Science, Sociology, or Political Science departments at Duke University.Applicants should upload their CV, a brief statement of their background and interests and contact information only for at least three references to AcademicJobsOnline.org (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29305). The Polarization Lab will begin to review applications on December 15, 2024, until a candidate is hired.
Additional information about the Polarization Lab can be found at https://www.polarizationlab.com/.
Contact information for Polarization Lab Directors:
Christopher Bail: christopher.bail@duke.edu
Sunshine Hillygus: hillygus@duke.edu
Alexander Volfovsky: alexander.volfovsky@duke.edu
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Brief statement of background & research interests
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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