Postdoctoral Research Position at the Social Networks Lab

The Social Networks Lab at ETH Zürich is offering a fully funded postdoctoral position (two years), starting in late 2020 or early 2021. Applicants can apply with their own social networks research project. The postdoctoral project is supervised by Prof. Christoph Stadtfeld. Researchers in the Social Networks Lab investigate the structure and dynamics of social networks by combining research approaches from the social sciences, statistics, and computer science. Current research projects test sociological theory in various empirical settings, and develop methods and software for the analysis of digital and survey-based network data.

Applicants can propose their own research project but they are expected to explain how it relates to past and ongoing research topics of the Social Networks Lab. These include, but are not limited to projects on

• Sociological analysis of large-scale digital network data and network survey data
• Statistical models and scientific software for the empirical study of social network dynamics
• Social network analysis in educational settings

Applicants hold an excellent PhD degree in sociology, psychology, network science, statistics, mathematics or computer science (or a related field) and will be motivated to incorporate elements of different disciplines in their research project. Applicants must be fluent in English. We offer an inspiring research environment at one of the world’s top universities, close collaboration in a small research lab that is part of a leading international network of social networks researchers, advanced training in modern social networks research, generous research funding and a competitive salary. Zurich has been repeatedly named as one of the cities with the highest quality of life and is host of many international scientific conferences.

ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society. Over 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find our university to be a place that promotes independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence. Located in the heart of Europe, yet forging connections all over the world, we work together to develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

Online applications with a short letter of motivation, a description of the envisioned research project, a CV (including publications and teaching experience), and contact details of three academic referees should be submitted online by 11 September 2020. The research project description should not exceed two pages and include details on research questions, empirical setting, data, and methods (if applicable). It should further discuss how the candidate’s research profile matches with research conducted at the Social Networks Lab. The first interview round will take place online in the last two weeks of September 2020.

For further information, please contact Denise Weber on sn_office@gess.ethz.ch (after 24 August) and visit our website www.sn.ethz.ch. Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.