PhD Candidate in Algorithmic Fairness in Social Network Analysis

at  Universiteit Leiden

Vacancy number
15074
Job type
PhD positions
Hours (in fte)
1,0
External/ internal
External
Location
Leiden
Placed on
13 August 2024
Closing date
8 September 2024 26 more days to apply
The Faculty of Science and the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) is looking for a:

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Are you a passionate and committed young researcher well versed in social network analysis, complex networks or network science? Would you like to be involved in frontier research on algorithmic fairness, biases, and inequalities in large-scale social network analysis in an inspiring academic environment? Effective immediately, at Leiden University, we are seeking a PhD student in Algorithmic Fairness in Social Network Analysis. The candidate will work on analyzing fairness and biases in network-based algorithms, develop fairness-aware algorithms, and design intervention methods to promote fairness in networks.

• Conducting research on Algorithmic Fairness in Social Network Analysis, leading to peer-reviewed publications;
• Writing an article-based PhD thesis within the duration of the position;
• Co-supervising BSc and MSc students (Limited involvement);
• Presenting research at international conferences;
• Being an active member of the CNS research group and taking up minor local organizational activities;
• Engaging in a limited number of teaching activities;