Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Design Informatics

University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Edinburgh is seeking a research professional to join the CoSTAR Foresight Lab. This role involves conducting innovative research in the Creative Industries and collaborating internationally. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, expertise in quantitative data analysis, and experience with tools like R and Python. Responsibilities include managing research projects and engaging in academic dissemination. The position offers a competitive salary and a full-time, fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• PhD in Digital Sociology, Digital Humanities, Business Studies, or Computational Sciences required.
• Expertise in quantitative data analysis and experience with research tools.
• Proven research experience with outstanding publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct leading research associated with CoSTAR.
• Engage in workshops, events, and projects as part of the CoSTAR programme.
• Manage administrative tasks related to the research.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

R

Python

Gephi

Effective communication

Education

PhD in relevant fields

Job description

A prestigious university in Edinburgh is seeking a research professional to join the CoSTAR Foresight Lab. This role involves conducting innovative research in the Creative Industries and collaborating internationally. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, expertise in quantitative data analysis, and experience with tools like R and Python. Responsibilities include managing research projects and engaging in academic dissemination. The position offers a competitive salary and a full-time, fixed-term contract.