Research assistant on analysis of online narratives

Uppsala universitet; Uppsala; On-site; SEK 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

Uppsala universitet propose un poste d'assistant de recherche axé sur l'analyse des données sociales numériques. Ce rôle implique le développement de méthodes pour extraire des récits visuels à partir de données de médias sociaux, tout en travaillant dans un environnement international et soutenu par des collègues compétents. Le poste est temporaire pendant deux mois, avec un début souhaité en juillet 2025.

Qualifications

• Master requis, compétences linguistiques élevées.
• Proficient en programmation et en analyse des données des réseaux sociaux.
• Connaissances en traitement du langage naturel et analyse narrative computationnelle sont un plus.

Responsibilities

• Développer une méthode d'extraction de récits visuels à partir de données des réseaux sociaux.
• Appliquer cela aux données collectées dans le cadre de projets sur la politique visuelle en ligne.

Skills

Compétences linguistiques

Programmation

Analyse des données des réseaux sociaux

Education

Master

Job description

Are you interested in working with digital social data, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in sustainable employeeship and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a research assistant position at Uppsala University.

The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. We are currently Uppsala University's third largest department, with 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 PhD students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. You can find more information about us on the Department of Information Technology website.

The work has to be performed at the Information Laboratory (InfoLab), Department of Information technology. At the Uppsala University Information Laboratory (UU-Infolab) we do basic and applied research on the extraction of knowledge from social data. We develop models, methods, methodologies, and software to analyse multilayer, temporal, textual, visual, and probabilistic information networks, that we use to capture complex aspects of contemporary social data, such as heterogenity, velocity, unstructuredness, and uncertainty. Our applications include the analysis of online political communication and the study of online disinformation.

Duties

The job consists in developing a method for the extraction of visual narratives from social media data and apply it to data collected as part of our projects on online visual politics.

Requirements

The applicant must have a Master's degree, good linguistic competences, programming proficiency, and experience in social media data analysis.

Additional Qualifications

Knowledge of natural language processing and computational narrative analysis is meriting.

About The Employment

The employment is a temporary position, 2 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 15/07/2025 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Prof. Matteo Magnani, [phone], Email: [e-mail]

Please submit your application by 7 July 2025. UFV-PA 2025/2123.

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Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala Universityhttps://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Anställningsform: visstidsanställning (kortare än 3 månader) | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Uppsala | Län: Uppsala län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: UFV-PA 2025/2123 | Facklig företrädare: Seko Universitetsklubben [e-mail], Seko Universitetsklubben [e-mail], ST/TCO [e-mail], ST/TCO [e-mail], Saco-rådet [e-mail], Saco-rådet [e-mail], | Publicerat: 2025-06-23 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-07-04