Postdoctoral Research Fellow (110439-0425)

For informal enquiries, please contact Ching Jin (Assistant Professor and Project PI) Ching.Jin@warwick.ac.uk

Scientific prizes are powerful catalysts for innovation, shaping the trajectories of individual careers and accelerating the progress of science. Their impact has become a central focus in computational social science and the science of science research. This post offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to this rapidly evolving field of study.

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Ching Jin at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM), University of Warwick, and collaborate with leading scientists from Cornell University, computer scientists from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and economists from Queen Mary University of London. The role includes opportunities for conference travel and international research collaboration.

This post is offered as:

A full-time (36.5 hour) for a period of 12 months, start date to be negotiated.

OR

A part-time (18.25 hour) post finishing 30/04/2027, to start as soon as possible.

About You

We are seeking a talented researcher to join an exciting new project investigating the role of scientific prizes in advancing research. The successful candidate will leverage large-scale, high-resolution datasets to analyze how prizes influence scientific breakthroughs, career trajectories, and broader research ecosystems. Key research themes include:

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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