Postdoc Position in The Research Group of Lucas - Zurich, Schweiz - Department of Political Science
vor 1 Woche
Beschreibung
Department of Political Science_Postdoc Position in the Research Group of Lucas Leemann
The future post holder's responsibility is to work on various challenges in statistical modeling that arise in two specific sub-projects within work package 3 (social-media based public health surveillance tool & early warning system to manage allergic rhinitis symptoms).
The future post holder will work mostly on the development of the core prediction model and collaborate frequently with researchers from other institutions that work within the same work package:
Slava Jankin (Data Science), Bernardo Sousa-Pinto (Public Health), and Joan Bousquet (Medicine).
Your profile:
- A PhD in a social science discipline (e.g., political science, economics, sociology) or a related field with a clear connection to social sciences.
- A strong interest in academic research, ideally proven through internationally visible publications, thirdparty funding, or related research activities.
- Dedication, ability to work in a team, and ability to work independently.
- Strong command of English.
Essential skills:
- Strong methodological skills and willingness to keep learning how to use new tools.
- Experience with machine learning and/or data engineering.
Desired skills:
- Experience with smallarea estimation or nonrepresentative data (e.g., using MRP models).
- Experience with geospatial data.
- Experience in dealing with missing data and strategies to overcome this problem.
What we offer:
- Integration in a leading department of political science with highly motivated and engaged members.
- Possibility to coauthor within the project and beyond.
- Possibility to independently develop a research agenda.
- Financial and academic support from the research group and department.
- The appointment is for three years.
- Salary is according to cantonal guidelines and approximately 78'000 CHF per year (gross salary).
- There is a possibility to teach classes in the department which are paid additionally depending on post holder's expertise and departmental teaching needs.
Place of work:
Institut für Politikwissenschaft, Affolternstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland
Start of employment:
September 1, 2024 (or by arrangement)
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