Postdoctoral Researcher: AI-Driven Social Simulations

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU); Uppsala kommun; Hybrid; SEK 413,718 - 489,929; Full time

Job summary

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) in Uppsala seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Social Science to develop large-scale simulations using AI and LLMs. The role involves designing scenarios, analyzing simulation outcomes, and disseminating research through publications.

Applicants should possess a strong quantitative background and a PhD in a relevant field, demonstrating originality and interdisciplinary skills. The position offers a dynamic research environment at SLU, aiming to pioneer new methodologies in computational social science.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative skills with a completed PhD by start date.
• Crunching and analyzing Monte Carlo simulation outputs.

Responsibilities

• Design scenarios focusing on nature conservation negotiations.
• Analyze the distribution of simulation outcomes.
• Co-author scientific publications from the project.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Strong writing skills

Experience with agent-based modelling

Understanding of institutional design

Ability to reflect strategically

Education

PhD in computational social science or related field

Job description

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) in Uppsala seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Social Science to develop large-scale simulations using AI and LLMs. The role involves designing scenarios, analyzing simulation outcomes, and disseminating research through publications.

Applicants should possess a strong quantitative background and a PhD in a relevant field, demonstrating originality and interdisciplinary skills. The position offers a dynamic research environment at SLU, aiming to pioneer new methodologies in computational social science.