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We are looking for a PhD student in visualization with a focus on applications in computational social science.
Your work assignments
The focus of this advertised PhD position and the corresponding research project will be on designing and studying visualizations specifically targeting the needs and opportunities of computational social science research. There are a range of opportunities for new visualization directions, including novel approaches to visualizing uncertainty, new techniques for incorporating domain knowledge into visualizations, making complex simulations transparent and interpretable, and engaging the public in social science research through visualization. The visualization research will be informed by critical, feminist, and design-oriented perspectives. The work will include: the development of visual analysis techniques for making sense of complex simulations; collaborations with social scientists; and theoretical engagement with visualization topics.
The PhD student is expected to produce research outputs relevant to the field of visualization. These outputs should include publications at international conferences, workshops, and journals. As this research is inherently collaborative, the PhD student should thrive within, and be passionate about contributing to a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment.
As a doctoral student, you devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects of which you are part. Your work may also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20% of full-time.
Your qualifications
The position requires you to have a Master’s degree or completed courses corresponding to a total of 4 years of full-time university studies, at least 1 year of which must be in advanced courses in the fields of computer science, data science, information science, design, or related fields. Alternatively, you have gained corresponding knowledge in another way.
Experience working with data and developing interactive technologies is a requirement, with experience designing and developing visualizations considered highly desirable. It is also a requirement to have experience developing computational social science models, and to use these models to address social science research questions.
It is desirable for candidates to have knowledge of at least one of the following relevant fields: feminist epistemologies and perspectives from critical data studies; social science fields and methods; or statistical methods, especially as related to computational simulations. The research will require competency in developing interactive visualization tools: interested candidates should have this skill, or express a willingness to acquire it.
As the communication of research results mainly takes place in English, this employment requires fluency in English, both spoken and written. Given the research potential for outreach to the public it is an advantage if you also have advanced skills in Swedish.
Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.
Your workplace
The PhD position will be based in the Media and Information Technology (MIT) division, belonging to the Department of Science and Technology at the university’s Norrköping Campus. MIT is an international leader in interdisciplinary, applied research with expertise in visualization, design, computer graphics, and learning science. The research nexus for the division is the Visualization Center C, a unique science center in Norrköping that engages the public through data-driven installations and 3D fulldome experiences. Read more at http://visualiseringscenter.se
The PhD student will be part of the research group led by Prof. Miriah Meyer, as well as part of the research group led by Associate Prof. Ben Jarvis.
This position is partially funded through the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP). WASP is Sweden’s largest individual research program ever, a major national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education and faculty recruitment. The program addresses research on artificial intelligence and autonomous systems acting in collaboration with humans, adapting to their environment through sensors, information and knowledge, and forming intelligent systems-of-systems. The vision of WASP is excellent research and competence in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software for the benefit of Swedish industry.
The graduate school within WASP is dedicated to provide the skills needed to analyze, develop, and contribute to the interdisciplinary area of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and software. Through an ambitious program with research visits, partner universities, and visiting lecturers, the graduate school actively supports forming a strong multi-disciplinary and international professional network between PhD-students, researchers and industry.
Read more: https://wasp-sweden.org/graduate-school/
The employment
When taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available at Doctoral studies at Linköping University
The employment has a duration of four years’ full-time equivalent. You will initially be employed for a period of one year. The employment will subsequently be renewed for periods of maximum duration two years, depending on your progress through the study plan. The employment may be extended up to a maximum of five years, based on the amount of teaching and departmental duties you have carried out. Further extensions can be granted in special circumstances.
Starting date by agreement.
Salary and employment benefits
The salary of PhD students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression.
More information about employment benefits at Linköping University is available here.
Union representatives
Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.
Application procedure
Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than December 11, 2024.
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.
We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody’s equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: Equal opportunities.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Contact persons
Miriah Meyer
Professor
Emma Törnqvist
HR partner
011-363448
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