Postdoctoral position in Social Systems Modelling at the Social Resilience Lab

Postdoctoral Position in Social Systems Modelling at the Social Resilience Lab as part of the Computational Culture and Complexity Research collective (CORE), Department of Culture, Cognition and Computation, School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University

The Computational Culture and Complexity Research collective (CORE) and its Social Resilience Lab invite applications for a 28-month full time (37h/w) fixed-term postdoctoral position in Simulation and Modelling.

The position focuses on designing and implementing the agent-based modeling component of research projects in code, requiring proficiency in programming and simulation development. It is associated with two projects, EC2 and MELICA, but it will also involve working on other projects with a computational modelling component. The MELICA project studies the local implementation of Cold War civil defense through spatial analysis of different types of shelters in Aarhus, investigating how the shelters shaped urban space as well as testing the shelter system in a simulated emergency situation. EU Horizon project “European City: Computational Social Science Simulation For Democracy” (EC2) aims to develop robust governance frameworks for participatory democracy through computational social science methods such as simulation.
They will be expected to contribute to the setting up of a new research line focused on social simulation at the CORE collective within the Social Resilience Lab, thus working on various projects and supporting colleagues with their complex systems simulation expertise.

The successful applicant is expected to participate in the center’s activities whenever they relate to computational modelling (simulation), and systems architecture. This role is, therefore, best suited for candidates who can work autonomously and have a track record of working on projects requiring a level of scientific independence.
They will be supported by the PIs and work alongside a team of research engineers, social scientists and complexity science theoreticians as well as other members of the collective.

The appointment begins on the 1st of September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Place of employment: Aarhus University, Social Resilience Lab, a part of the Computational Culture and Complexity Research collective (CORE), Department of Culture, Cognition and Computation Jens Chr. Skous Vej 4, Aarhus, Denmark.

We acknowledge that imposter syndrome is a widespread phenomenon in academia, but it should not deter potential applicants from putting themselves forward for this role. Should you have any doubts or require further information, Dr. I. Romanowska (iromanowska@cas.au.dk) is available for informal discussions regarding the potential fit for the position.

In its pursuit of academic excellence, The Faculty of Arts is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. Members of the academic staff at the School of Culture and Society are expected to contribute to a vibrant, enjoyable and friendly work environment. We emphasise the importance of active participation in the daily life of the department.

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