{"id":21107,"date":"2026-03-12T11:48:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T03:48:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/?p=21107"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:01:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T04:01:08","slug":"tenure-track-position-in-computational-and-data-intensive-social-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/?p=21107&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Tenure-Track Position in Computational and Data-Intensive Social Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21107\" class=\"elementor elementor-21107\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6235b8d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6235b8d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cd33307\" data-id=\"cd33307\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6cf1b22 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6cf1b22\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-57f4bf4\" data-id=\"57f4bf4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-158719a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"158719a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u7814\u7a76\u4eba\u54e1\u5fb5\u4eba2026-495x700.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21101\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u7814\u7a76\u4eba\u54e1\u5fb5\u4eba2026-495x700.png 495w, https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u7814\u7a76\u4eba\u54e1\u5fb5\u4eba2026-283x400.png 283w, https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u7814\u7a76\u4eba\u54e1\u5fb5\u4eba2026-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u7814\u7a76\u4eba\u54e1\u5fb5\u4eba2026-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u7814\u7a76\u4eba\u54e1\u5fb5\u4eba2026-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u7814\u7a76\u4eba\u54e1\u5fb5\u4eba2026.png 1414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3fb05e1\" data-id=\"3fb05e1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4603f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4603f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>[Position]<\/strong><\/h3><p>The Center for Survey Research at the Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences (RCHSS), Academia Sinica\u2014Taiwan\u2019s premier research institution\u2014invites applications for a <strong>tenure-track position<\/strong> at the <strong>Assistant, Associate, or Full Research Fellow level<\/strong> (equivalent to Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors at universities).<\/p><p>We seek scholars conducting <strong>innovative empirical research on human behavior and social systems using advanced data and computational approaches<\/strong>. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work integrates <strong>artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational methods, or large-scale digital data<\/strong> with social science theory and empirical analysis.<\/p><p>The Center provides an interdisciplinary research environment bringing together scholars from sociology, political science, psychology, statistics, and data science. Our research emphasizes <strong>data-intensive social science<\/strong>, including the integration of survey data with digital trace data, text and network data, and other emerging data sources.<\/p><h3><strong>[Research Areas of Interest]<\/strong><\/h3><p>We welcome applications from scholars working on <strong>innovative empirical and computational approaches to the study of social systems<\/strong>. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:<\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Computational social science<\/li><li>Artificial intelligence and machine learning in social research<\/li><li>Large-scale empirical analysis using digital trace or behavioral data<\/li><li>Text mining, natural language processing, and computational text analysis<\/li><li>Network analysis and complex social systems<\/li><li>Integration of survey data with digital, administrative, or other emerging data sources<\/li><li>Methodological innovation in data-driven social science<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>Applicants from diverse disciplinary backgrounds in <strong>social sciences, statistics, computer science, data science, or related fields<\/strong> are encouraged to apply.<\/p><h3><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>[Qualification]<\/strong><\/h3><p>Applicants should hold a doctoral degree from an accredited academic institution (or equivalent), or expect to receive the doctoral degree by <strong>July 31, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Qualifications for Full, Associate, and Assistant Research Fellows follow the <em>Organization Regulations of the Research Institutes of Academia Sinica<\/em> (Articles 7\u20139):<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinica.edu.tw\/en\/cp\/420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.sinica.edu.tw\/en\/cp\/420<\/a><\/p><p>Candidates with a strong record of <strong>empirical research using advanced quantitative or computational methods<\/strong> and demonstrated potential for <strong>interdisciplinary collaboration<\/strong> will receive priority consideration. <strong>Proficiency in Chinese is not required.<\/strong><\/p><h3><strong>[Expected Contributions]<\/strong><\/h3><p>The successful candidate is expected to:<\/p><ul><li>Conduct high-impact empirical research<\/li><li>Contribute to the development of data-intensive and computational social science<\/li><li>Participate in interdisciplinary collaborations within RCHSS, Academia Sinica, and the broader academic and research community in Taiwan<\/li><li>Engage in international academic exchange and research activities<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>[How to Apply]<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li>Application materials should be sent by email to wangwh@gate.sinica.edu.tw by June 30, 2026.<\/li><li>Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position may be filled before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>[Required Documents]<\/strong><\/h3><p>Applicants should submit the following materials in <strong>electronic format<\/strong>:<\/p><ol><li>Curriculum vitae<\/li><li>List of publications<\/li><li>Photocopy of doctoral degree certificate (or proof of expected completion of the doctoral degree)<\/li><li>Proof of current or previous academic appointments at academic institutions in Taiwan or abroad (if applicable)<\/li><li>The doctoral dissertation (or draft)<\/li><li>Up to five representative publications (in PDF format) published after Jan. 1, 2021<\/li><li>Statement of research accomplishments and future research plans (within three pages)<\/li><li>Three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to <strong>Dr. Ming-Chang Tsai, Executive Director of the Center for Survey Research, c\/o Ms. Wen-Hsin Wang<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Additional materials required for Assistant Research Fellow applicants:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Transcripts from graduate schools<\/li><\/ol><p>For applicants who have not yet received the doctoral degree, please provide proof of completion of coursework requirements and documentation confirming the scheduled date of the dissertation defense.<\/p><p>If representative publications are the result of collaborative research, applicants should clearly describe their individual contributions to the research.<\/p><h3><strong>[Why Academia Sinica and RCHSS]<\/strong><\/h3><p>Academia Sinica is Taiwan\u2019s leading research institution and is internationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and interdisciplinary research. Researchers benefit from a supportive research environment, extensive research resources, and strong international collaborations.<\/p><p>RCHSS is a major interdisciplinary research center bringing together scholars from sociology, political science, economics, psychology, statistics, and data science. The Center promotes collaboration across disciplines and the development of innovative research methods.<\/p><p>The Center for Survey Research advances <strong>data-driven social science<\/strong> through large-scale surveys, methodological innovation, and the integration of new forms of data. Our researchers actively engage in international collaborations and contribute to cutting-edge empirical research.<\/p><p>Eligible faculty members may apply for <strong>Academia Sinica\u2019s low-rent faculty housing for up to six years<\/strong>. Taipei is widely recognized for its high quality of life, offering excellent public transportation, world-class medical services, vibrant living environments, and strong international connectivity.<\/p><h3><strong>[Contact Information]<\/strong><\/h3><p>Further information may be obtained from:<\/p><p><strong>Ms. Wen-Hsin Wang<\/strong><br \/>Email: wangwh@gate.sinica.edu.tw<br \/>Tel: +886-2-2787-1828<\/p><h3>Websites:<\/h3><p>Academia Sinica<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinica.edu.tw\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.sinica.edu.tw\/en<\/a><\/p><p>Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rchss.sinica.edu.tw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.rchss.sinica.edu.tw\/<\/a><\/p><p>Center for Survey Research<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/\">https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Position] The Center for Survey Research at the Resear [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21101,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21107","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2-0-news_en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=21107"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21124,"href":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21107\/revisions\/21124"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/21101"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=21107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=21107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survey.sinica.edu.tw\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=21107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}