Convocatoria: Postdoc Position in Survey Research – University of Zurich (Plazo: 12 de agosto de 2024)

Postdoc Position in Survey Research – University of Zurich

Organismo: University of Zurich

Requisitos: 

The Department of Political Science at the University of Zurich (http://www.ipz.uzh.ch) invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in the research group of Professor Lucas Leemann (https://lucasleemann.ch/). We offer excellent research support in a vibrant research community and are committed to advancing young scholars’ careers. The department aims to increase the diversity of its members and thus explicitly invites applications from women and other traditionally underrepresented groups. The post-doctoral researcher will be associated to Horizon research project “CATALYZE” (https://catalysehorizon.eu/) and work on predictive modeling.

• A PhD in a social science discipline (e.g., political science, economics, sociology) or a related field with a clear connection to social sciences. 
• A strong interest in academic research, ideally proven through internationally visible publications, third-party funding, or related research activities. 
• Dedication, ability to work in a team, and ability to work independently. 

Essential skills: 

• Experience with small-area estimation or non-representative data (e.g., using MRP models). 
• Strong methodological skills and willingness to keep learning how to use new tools. 
• Experience with machine learning and/or data engineering. 

Desired skills: 

• Experience with geo-spatial data. 
• Experience in dealing with missing data and strategies to overcome this problem.

Solicitudes: 

Please apply through our application page (https://www.ipz.uzh.ch/de/ueber-uns/offene-stellen/2024-Postdoc-Leemann.html) where you can upload your letter of interest, a current CV, a writing sample (i.e., job market paper), and the contact details of two people willing to serve as a reference.

Plazo de presentación: Hasta el 12/08/2024 (Susceptible a error de cálculo, comprobar siempre)

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