Postdoctoral Scholar, Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC)

University of California, San Diego

Position description

The UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC) invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Research Employee position in the area of social media and disinformation, with the possibility of a one-year reappointment.

In addition to carrying out their own research, the appointee will work on the IGCC study on Disinformation under the supervision of Professor Molly Roberts at IGCC.

Postdoctoral responsibilities will primarily include:

1. Identifying important research questions and directions in studying online disinformation.
2. Collecting and processing datasets of unstructured text and images.
3. Working with a team of researchers to conduct detailed statistical analyses as well as close readings of relevant material.
4. Producing data summaries and graphical representations of analyzed data for grant submissions, conference posters, and manuscripts.

Qualifications 

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants are required to hold a PhD or receive a PhD degree in Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Computer Science or Data Science.

Application Requirements 

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Writing Sample – Limit 100 pages
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity – Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 2 letters of reference required

Application instructions