Senior Scientist (Postdoc) in Political Communication and Computational Social Science University of Vienna in Austria

The University of Vienna is advertising a University Assistant postdoctoral position in the Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) at the Department of Communication , Faculty of Social Sciences. The role sits at the intersection of communication studies , political communication , and computational communication science , with a strong emphasis on text analysis , image analysis , and platform data . The CCL is an interdisciplinary research group led by Annie Waldherr and Hajo Boomgaarden...

Computational Communication Science Lab (CCL) at the University of Vienna is hiring a University Assistant (Postdoc) for a full-time, 6-year position in Vienna, Austria . The role is centered on political communication and research methods in computational text analysis , image analysis , and platform data . This is a strong fit for candidates with a background in communication studies, political science, media studies, or related computational social science areas. Eligibility highlights: inter...

PhD opening at the University of Southern Denmark for a project on computational social science , automated content analysis , and the study of negative news , news avoidance , and mental well-being . The position is part of the research project “Navigating Negativity: What Is a Healthy News Diet?” , which investigates when exposure to negative news helps people understand important societal issues and when it may contribute to harm and avoidance. The PhD student will analyze news coverage acros...

University of Zurich, Department of Political Science, Gilardi Research Group is advertising a 3-year postdoc (80%) starting January 2027 and running through December 2029 , focused on digital technology and politics . The project emphasizes quantitative methods , computational social science , experimental design , and causal inference . The postdoc will also teach 1.5 classes per semester in English or German and is expected to develop an independent research agenda. Funding includes support f...

The UZH Department of Political Science (IPZ) is inviting applications for a three-year postdoctoral position in the research group of Fabrizio Gilardi at the University of Zurich . The appointment runs from January 2027 to December 2029 . The position combines independent and collaborative research on digital technology and politics , broadly defined, with some teaching at the BA and/or MA level . The post is especially relevant for candidates working in political science , computational social...