University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience · 8 hours ago
Research Associate in Digging into Digital Footprints Data
Bristol, CT
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
£40K/yr - £45K/yrThe University of Bristol is seeking a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team for a project focused on understanding and utilizing digital footprints data in social research. The role involves conducting qualitative research, collaborating on the development of an open framework for digital data, and organizing workshops with academic and non-academic partners.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Carrying out qualitative research with participants on the opportunities and challenges of working with new forms of digital data in the social sciences
Collaborating in the development of ‘data journeys’ on the life cycle (collection, creation, use) of new forms of social data
Collaborating in the creation of an open, empirical framework for describing, re-using and working with digital footprints data in the social sciences, including AI-enabled tools and data
Co-organising workshops with researchers working with these data
Collaborating in the analysis and dissemination of qualitative data captured as part of the above activities
Qualification
Required
A PhD (or nearing completion) in a relevant field (e.g. Sociology, Science and Technology Studies)
Good knowledge of digital social science
Strong qualitative research skills (interviews, ethnographic approaches)
Knowledge and/or experience working with digital data/methods in the social sciences, ideally including working knowledge of AI-driven tools and data
Emerging track record in academic publication, including conference presentations
Commitment to interdisciplinary research across the Social and Computational Sciences and working with non-academic partners
Experience or interest in facilitating workshops and events
Company
University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Research within the School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience is conducted across Neuroscience, Cardiovascular and Cell Signalling.
Founded in 1876
51-200 employees
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