Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral Researcher at Weizenbaum-Institut e.V. About the role We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to focus on developing methodologies for analyzing gender-based disinformation across various online platforms. This role will involve the collection, processing, and synthesis of both text and audiovisual data. The successful candidate will also assist in creating keyword dictionaries and computational tools for corpus analysis. Key facts Location: Berlin, Deutschland Engagement: Full-time Team: Not specified What you'll do Design and implement methodologies for empirical analysis of gender-related disinformation. Collect and analyze online data, including text and audiovisual materials. Assist in the creation of keyword dictionaries and computational resources for corpus analysis. Conduct both computational and qualitative analyses of disinformation campaigns targeting gender issues. Utilize embedding-based techniques for data analysis. Requirements PhD in a relevant field such as social sciences, computer science, or a related discipline. Experience with data collection and analysis from online sources. Familiarity with computational methods and qualitative research techniques. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R. Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Nice to have Experience working with large language models (LLMs). Knowledge of gender studies or related fields. Familiarity with content analysis methodologies. Skills & tools Data analysis software (e.g., Python, R). Experience with qualitative research tools. Understanding of online data collection methods. Practical notes This position may require relocation to Berlin. Weizenbaum-Institut offers competitive benefits, including support for research activities and professional development. #J-18808-Ljbffr