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Postdoctoral position in the area of Information Retrieval and Text Mining

Postdoctoral position in the area of Information Retrieval and Text Mining

The appointed researcher will work under the scientific supervision of Prof. David E. Losada. Together, we will study advanced computational methods for monitoring psychological traits in online environments, new retrieval methods for early detection of psychological risks, and credibility of online health information.

 Our team exploits large-scale text analytics, machine learning and natural language processing under a highly interdisciplinary approach in close collaboration with psychologists and social communication specialists.

The PostDoc is expected to collaborate closely with the teams working in several projects on early risk detection, search & misinformation detection, and big data analytics.

Who we are

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CiTIUS is as research centre specialised in Intelligent Technologies with a team of more than 120 researchers. Our team is the greatest asset of our centre and we are continuously looking for scientific talent. CiTIUS provides a stimulating, interdisciplinary and cutting-edge scientific environment, where our researchers can foster and develop their scientific career in an international team.

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University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) offers a vibrant and stimulating environment for postdoctoral research, characterized by its academic excellence and rich history. Founded in 1495, USC is one of the oldest universities in Europe and has been recognized for its significant contribution to science and culture. Hosting around 20,000 undergraduate students and more than 2,500 PhD students, USC provides a dynamic and diverse academic community. The university has been awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” by the EC under the HRS4R process, highlighting its commitment to supporting researchers.

We are in a high-level scientific environment with four research centres specialized in different areas (CiQUS, CiMUS, IGFAE and CiTIUS). Santiago de Compostela is a UNESCO World Heritage City with more than 5 million square meters of green spaces and one of the 100 best places in the world by TIME Magazine 2021. See more here.

What we Offer

1 postdoctoral contract for a period of one year (tentative starting date: January 2025) and a gross salary of aprox 32,700€ (plus medical care coverage, work accident insurance through the Spanish Health Care System, coverage for unemployment, and pension contribution by the employer).

The appointment will be made following the university rules, which include standard benefits and vacation days.

USC offers an equal opportunity workplace environment, and we especially encourage women to apply. Specific benefits include flexible working hours, young scientist promotion opportunities, parental leave benefits, nursery services, care for dependents and much more. 

Desired Qualification and Skills

  • Ph.D. in computer science or a comparable subject from a recognized university
  • Expertise in one or more of the following: information retrieval, machine learning, text mining, or natural language processing.
  • Willingness to think conceptually and make scientific contributions to our areas of research.
  • Advanced skills in Python programming.

How to Apply

Send your expression of interest by email to david.losada@usc.es by September 30th. Applications should include:

  • Brief motivation letter.
  • CV and list of publications.
  • Clear description of prior experience in research.
  • Names of two possibe references.