2-3 Student Assistants assisting in collecting survey-data

The Amsterdam Institute for Logic, Language and Computation and the Department of Media Studies of the Faculty of Humanities are looking for multiple student assistants for a NWO-funded Corona fast-track project: Collecting systematic survey data on scientists’ information-seeking and information-spreading behaviour in a time of crisis, supervised by Dr Giovanni Colavizza.

This is a research program that uses data from multiple survey waves to investigate how scientists adapt to the ‘infodemic’: information cascades on COVID-19 that also contain much misinformation. Scientists have a crucial role to play in the infodemic. How do they adapt to it as the crisis unfolds? The insights from this project will be used to inform governments and experts. Read more about the research project here .

The successful applicants will assist in data collection, especially in the recruitment of survey respondents within the specified research population (academic researchers). The work is to be conducted over one month (mid-September to mid-October), and is focused on collecting contact information of the target population to disseminate surveys.

The candidate:

• will be doing a Bachelor’s or Master's at the University of Amsterdam;
• is able to work concisely and carefully;
• is strongly familiar with the Office software package (e.g. Microsoft Office, LibreOffice);
• is available to work during the required month (mid-September to mid-October).

Temporary employment contract for 70 hours in one month depending on the availability of the selected candidate at the Department of Media Studies of the Faculty of Humanities. The gross monthly salary (on a full-time basis) will range from €2,110 to €2,462, depending on academic year of study.The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities  is applicable.

For any additional information, please contact

• Dr Karlijn Roex

The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

Applications should include in one pdf file:

• an up-to-date CV;
• a copy of diploma, if applicable.

Applications must be sent as attachments to Dr Karlijn Roex  no later than 17 September 2020. Successful candidates will be contacted directly shortly thereafter, no interviews are planned for this position. Please note that a start on September 21 is required, candidates not able to start at the required date should not apply.
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