We are looking for a PhD candidate in the area of Social Data Science, broadly defined. The PhD project should deal with important problems and phenomena related to social (data) science (e.g., algorithmic fairness, challenges of digitalization, computational hermeneutics, machine behavior, misinformation). The PhD candidate is expected to address research questions using methods from computational/data science such as computational text analysis, machine learning, netnography, or network analysis.
Applicants can have a background either in a social science discipline (e.g., anthropology, economics, sociology, political science, psychology) or in (social) data science. We are looking for the most talented candidates that ideally bring some knowledge and experience in either one of the content areas, or the methods, or both.
The preferred starting date is 01.08.2022, but an earlier or later starting date might also be possible.
What do we offer?
The PhD scholarship will be part of a joint research initiative by the Copenhagen Center for Social Data Science (SODAS, https://sodas.ku.dk/), University of Copenhagen/Denmark, and the Center for Data, Culture & Society (https://www.cdcs.ed.ac.uk/), University of Edinburgh/UK. Both institutions offer a lively research environment and host a number of researchers who have expertise in various social science areas and computational/data science methods.
We offer a competitive, fully funded PhD position for 3 years. The PhD candidate will be based in Copenhagen, with joint supervisors from both universities. It is expected that the PhD candidate spends one year during the PhD period at the University of Edinburgh.
Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 01 April, 2022 through the electronic application system via the link below.
Applications should include the following enclosures:
Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply. The documents must be in Adobe PDF or Word.
- Cover/motivation letter (max. 2 pages)
- Diplomas and transcripts of grades (if applicable)
- Bachelor and Master theses (if applicable)
- Proposal for a PhD research project in the area of social data science (1,500-2,000 words, excluding references) including the main objectives, data to be collected/analyzed, and methods used for analyses
The PhD position
The offered PhD position will be part of the Copenhagen Center for Social Data Science (SODAS). The PhD positions will be awarded as a 5+3.
The 5+3 PhD study programme
In order to be eligible for a scholarship in the 5+3 PhD study programme the applicant must have completed a two year MSc degree programme, or have earned 120 ECTS credits at an equivalent academic level before starting their employment. Applicants should check the study programmes for more detailed descriptions of the entry requirements. PhD students are paid a salary in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The PhD student has a work obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3 year period of time without additional pay. The work obligation can include for instance teaching.
Duties and Responsibilities
Further information about the PhD study programme is available on the website of Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences:
https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/english/
https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/
Under "Legal basis" on the website you will find information about the rules and guidelines for the PhD programme, and the Danish Ministerial Order on the PhD Programme at the Universities.
Information about the PhD study programme is also available on the PhD website. Link: https://samf.ku.dk/phd-skolen/english/applicants/
Applications
- The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding society, and invites all qualified applicants, regardless of personal background, to apply for the positions.
- In order to be awarded a PhD scholarship the applicant has to enroll as a PhD student at the Faculty of Social Sciences, see the rules of the Danish Ministerial order No 1039 of 27 August 2013.
- Please note that normally there is strong competition for these scholarships, and only a few applicants will be shortlisted.
Shortlisted applicants are notified of the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant themselves. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk
An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers /
International applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: https://ism.ku.dk/
Contact information
For further information on the position, please contact the Head of the PhD program at SODAS: Professor Ingo Zettler, ingo.zettler@psy.ku.dk
Information about the recruitment process is available from HR, e-mail: hrsc@hrsc.ku.dk, please refer to ID number: 211-1018/22-2H #1
The application must be submitted electronically no later than April 1, 2022
Applications received after deadline or by regular mail will not be taken into account.
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.
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