Postdoctoral Fellow - Cosmos

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Base: $48,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
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Ph.d. in computer science or related field
Social media mining experience
Computational modeling of social science theories
** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the COSMOS Research Center to develop socio-computational models focused on cyber campaigns on social media. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field and relevant research experience, with responsibilities including data analysis, software development, and mentoring students. **

Job Summary

  • The Postdoctoral Fellow will develop socio-computational models to advance understanding of cyber campaigns run on social media grounded in group formation and collective action dynamics.
  • This full-time provisional position is funded through a grant and renewal is contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory job performance.
  • The role offers the opportunity to mentor students, write software modules, and present research at scientific venues while working with the COSMOS Research Center team.

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** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the COSMOS Research Center to develop socio-computational models focused on cyber campaigns on social media. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field and relevant research experience, with responsibilities including data analysis, software development, and mentoring students. **

Salary

Base: $48,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field
  • Social media mining experience
  • Computational modeling of social science theories
  • Cyber campaign analysis on social media
  • Social network analysis tools expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Extensive computer programming skills
  • Data management experience
  • Transitioning research into usable tools
  • Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
  • Experience with multimedia-rich platforms

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. degree required
  • At least one year research experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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