Full time Computer Scientist at Research and Expertise Centre for Survey Methodology (RECSM) REF. CPIS-PSR-2024-04

Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 23 Feb 2024

8 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Department

Political and Social Sciences
Research Field

Political sciences
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

23 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

35
Offer Starting Date

9 Feb 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020
Reference Number

PRINT00623-ESS ERIC WP6-D. Zavala
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job description

We are currently inviting applications for one full-time position in computational social/political sciences at the Research and Expertise Centre for Survey Methodology (RECSM) (Department of Social and Political Sciences) based at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, Spain.

Candidates may be postgraduates, or last year graduate students, of computer science, information systems, informatics or similar areas.

The position is full-time. The successful candidate will work on ongoing projects at RECSM and      develop their own line of research in computational social sciences and/or computational linguistics.

RECSM is a multidisciplinary Centre focusing on research in survey methodology, linguistic and survey research, survey data analysis, experimental research, political behaviour, statistical methods for the social sciences, and social-personality psychology. RECSM offers advice and expert knowledge on survey research to academic, governmental and commercial researchers. For more information, see: https://www.upf.edu/web/survey

Research line of the contract: Computational Social Sciences and Computational Linguistics

Tasks:  

  • Work on developing software for social research (programming tasks).
  • Develop new lines of social and political computational research.
  • Work with a team of researchers and programmers, in an international environment.
  • Work on literature review of methods/applications in computational social sciences.
  • Publish in international peer-review journals and present at academic conferences.

 


Requirements
Research Field
Political sciences
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Required qualifications for candidate 

  • Excellent written, oral and electronic communication skills in English. Speaking Catalan is a plus.
  • Master’s degree in computer science, information systems or informatics.
  • Familiarity with programming languages (e.g Java, Python, C#) and databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB) are required
  • Familiarity with software engineering project patterns and clean coding is also a plus.
  • Proven DevOps experience in software for research-oriented projects
  • Proven experience in computational linguistics
  • At least two peer-reviewed publications in computational linguistics and/or computational social sciences
  • Problem solving, analytical and numerical skills.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and work rigorously.
  • Ability to deliver results, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

 


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Languages
SPANISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

Salary/duration/benefits/facilities

Type of contract: Indefinite, in accordance with the terms of article 23 bis of Law 14/2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation.

The candidate will work full time starting in March 1, 2024, with a gross salary aprox: 36.447,34 € (Group 2)

The labour contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish public health and social security system, as well as additional financial support for the participation in project-relevant conferences and scientific meetings.

The position has no citizenship requirement. We encourage applications from female candidates and members of minority or marginalized groups.

The candidate will become a member of the Research and Expertise Centre for Survey Methodology (RESCM)

This position offers a career plan and possibilities for growing. The place of work is based in Barcelona but there is the option for remote work.


Eligibility criteria

Selection criteria: (only applications from candidates who fulfill the requirements mentioned above will be evaluated).

  • Disciplinary fit with the research line: 1-5 points;
  • Relevant additional skills: 1-5 points
  • An online sample: 1-5 points

The candidate must pass a minimum of 3.5 points for each of the selection criteria to be invited to an interview.

The selection committee will decide on the need of an interview with the shortlisted candidates

Selection committee:

  • President:Diana Zavala-Rojas,
  • Secretary: Melanie Revilla
  • Member: Hannah Schwarz

Selection process

Information on the application process 

To apply for this position, candidates send the documentation by Interfolio through the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/140811

  • A letter of motivation (max 2 pages) explaining how the candidate fulfils each of the 5 qualifications mentioned in the job description.
  • A reference letter
  • A CV.
  • An online sample of a finalised programming project or code.
  • A copy of your ID card or passport

    • Deadline to submit application: 23 February 2024

    Contact: (contact email): [email protected]

    Information about the selection process: thttps://www.upf.edu/web/politiques/ofertes-de-treball /


    Website for additional job details

    https://www.upf.edu/web/politiques/ofertes-de-treball

    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    Research and Expertise Centre for Survey Methodology (RECSM)- UPF
    Country
    Spain
    State/Province
    Catalonia
    City
    Barcelona
    Postal Code
    08005
    Street
    Ramon Trias Fargas 25-27
    Geofield


    Where to apply
    Website

    https://www.upf.edu/web/politiques/ofertes-de-treball

    Contact
    State/Province

    Barcelona
    City

    Barcelona
    Website

    https://www.upf.edu/web/politiques
    Street

    Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27
    Postal Code

    08005
    E-Mail

    [email protected]

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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