Research Associate in the field of "Digital Social Science"

About us:

The Digital Social Science working group at the University of Oldenburg serves as a bridge to Computational Social Science. It researches social science, particularly political science questions using digital methods, such as machine learning, automated text analysis and the collection of data from web sources.

Your tasks:

• a teaching obligation in the scope of currently 2.6 LVS
• participation in research proposals as well as in existing research and development projects of the specialist group
• the conception and implementation of research work for your own scientific qualification (with fit to the content focus of the specialist group);
• the supervision of students and tutorials, examination of exams, seminar and qualification papers, planning and further development of the study program as well as
• tasks in academic self-administration

Your profile:

Employment requirements:

• successfully completed university studies (Master of Arts/Science, Diploma (Uni)) in Social Sciences, particularly Political Science, Communication Science or a comparable relevant field
• solid experience and knowledge in quantitative data analysis, demonstrated through independent empirical work in studies or first publications
• Empirically oriented working method
• Content fit into the working group

Advantageous are:

• First experience in teaching (for example as a tutor)
• Knowledge in R and/or Python demonstrated through example code in repositories (e.g. GitHub) or written work
• Basic knowledge of webscraping, NLP etc.
• Very good English skills

We offer:

• participation in a dynamic, friendly working group,
• Opportunities for qualification
• Interdisciplinary working method
• Insight into various research projects.
• Secure compensation according to collective agreement (TV-L) incl. annual bonus payment; company pension scheme (VBL) and capital-forming benefits
• flexible working hours and the possibility to work partially in the home office
• Access to university child and holiday care
• A diverse free continuing education program, occupational health promotion services as well as other service, consulting and sports offerings
• A modern workplace in a traffic-convenient location with free parking spaces and good connection to public transport
• Good infrastructure with cafeteria, cafeterias and library as well as shops and restaurants in the neighborhood
• Interesting contacts on a lively campus

Our standards:

The University of Oldenburg is dedicated to increase the percentage of female employees in the field of science. Therefore, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. In accordance to § 21 Section 3 NHG, female candidates with equal qualifications will be preferentially considered. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualification.

Further information:

Within the framework of the position, the opportunity for one's own scientific qualification (here: doctorate) is given. If personal requirements are met within the maximum employment period according to WissZeitVG, an extension of up to three additional years is possible.

Application documents submitted by post cannot be returned. Therefore, please do not send folders or originals. The application documents can only be sent back if a stamped return envelope is enclosed.
Travel costs that arise in the context of interviews unfortunately cannot be reimbursed.