Postdoctoral Research Associate, Organization and Evolution of Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Innovation
University of Virginia · Charlottesville, VA · Virginia
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Nov 12, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $65,000-$75,000
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Summary
The Connected Data Hub at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study the organization and evolution of science, artificial intelligence, and innovation using network science and computational analysis. The role involves contributing to research on how scientific discoveries emerge, how AI technologies develop and are adopted, and how collaboration shapes knowledge production. This is a full-time, in-person position in Charlottesville, Virginia with an initial one-year appointment that may be renewed.
Key qualifications
- Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Data Science, network science, computer science, computational social science, sociology, applied mathematics, or related discipline
- Experience with network analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, or large-scale computational analysis
- Intellectual curiosity and methodological creativity with ability to develop independent research questions
- Prior experience in science of science or AI research preferred but not required
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