International Postdoctoral Researcher Positions in Computational Methods, Netherlands for Fellowship

  •  Fellowship
  •  26-Jan-2024
  •   Netherlands
  • $$  €4,332 to €5,929 gross per month

The University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Humanities is pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for a International Postdoctoral Researcher Positions in Computational Methods. This scholarship is part of the CAT4SMR (Capture and Analysis Tools for Social Media Research) project, led by Dr. Bernhard Rieder, within the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA).

The main purpose of this educational award is to attract domestic and international students to take the  postdoctoral degree program at the Faculty of Humanities.The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, known for its broad spectrum of degree programs and commitment to cultivating inquiring minds. The Faculty of Humanities, located in the heart of Amsterdam, focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration and maintains close ties with cultural institutes in the city.

Universiteit van Amsterdam Information

Universiteit van Amsterdam Grants

International Postdoctoral Researcher Positions in Computational Methods, Netherlands for Fellowship Established in 1632, Universiteit van Amsterdam (University of Amsterdam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Amsterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 387 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all qualified candidates.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Media Studies, information retrieval, or a similarly relevant discipline.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must have a Ph.D. in Media Studies, information retrieval, or a similarly relevant discipline. They should demonstrate excellent research skills, a cooperative attitude, and proficiency in Python programming, data science libraries, and front-end development techniques. Candidates should also have experience with empirical data science or digital methods projects and be familiar with multiple social media platforms.

Offered Benefits

The selected Postdoc Researcher will be appointed at the Media Studies department of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Amsterdam, and will work within the Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA). The employment contract is for ten months, starting on March 1, 2024. The salary ranges between €4,332 to €5,929 gross per month, excluding holiday and year-end allowances. The position offers excellent possibilities for further professional development, collaboration with a dynamic academic team, and exposure to an inspiring academic and international work environment.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply online by submitting the following documents in a single PDF file:

  1. A letter of motivation reflecting on emerging digital research methods in a humanities/social science context, showcasing affinity with the field.
  2. An academic CV, including a list of publications.
  3. The names and contact details of two references who may be approached by the selection committee.
  4. A link to the candidate’s GitHub profile or a similar platform.

For more information or inquiries, please contact Dr. Bernard Rieder, Associate Professor, at during office hours. To apply, visit the online application portal.

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