Postdoc: Data Science for NVE Extremism Research

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 39,573 - 61,804; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave 232 hours/year

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Commuting expense contribution

Personalized benefits package

Sports facilities access

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is seeking a Postdoc to study Nihilistic Violent Extremist groups using advanced data science methods. You will join an interdisciplinary team and present findings at conferences and in journals.

The starting date is 1 January 2027 at the latest. The role includes conducting rigorous analyses of large social media datasets, collaborating with senior researchers, and contributing to teaching activities within the department.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or soon to be completed before the start date in criminology, psychology, data science, or related field.
• Expertise in research relevant to extremism, radicalization, and terrorism.
• Strong background in statistics and data science techniques.
• Demonstrable experience with quantitative analyses of large volumes of social media data.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Team player with good communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Map existing literature on NVE groups and develop cutting-edge research ideas.
• Explore existing data sources, find new data sources, and monitor updates.
• Analyze and curate data.
• Present findings at (inter)national conferences.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed articles.
• Assist in (minor) teaching activities within the department.
• Contribute to team spirit and help others achieve their goals.

Skills

Statistics

Data Science

English proficiency

Team player

Education

PhD in criminology/psychology/data science

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is seeking a Postdoc to study Nihilistic Violent Extremist groups using advanced data science methods. You will join an interdisciplinary team and present findings at conferences and in journals.

The starting date is 1 January 2027 at the latest. The role includes conducting rigorous analyses of large social media datasets, collaborating with senior researchers, and contributing to teaching activities within the department.