Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (110439-0425)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed-term contract until 30th April 2027.
Salary
35,116 to 45,413 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Ching Jin (Assistant Professor and Project PI) at 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

, Northwestern University, Southern University of Science and Technology,

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) post 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:

Mapping the complex structure of scientific award systems Measuring the impact of prizes on individual researchers and scientific progress. Examining equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in prize allocation. Exploring the interplay between prizes and research funding systems.

If you are passionate about the science of science, data-driven discovery, and the forces shaping scientific recognition, we encourage you to apply.


For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.



About the Department
For more information about the Centre of Interdisciplinary Methodologies department, click HERE.
About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'*.


You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

QS World University Rankings 2024

Research Excellence Framework 2021


To find out more about us visit our website.



How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.


Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).


You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

Your

CV

should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience. Your

cover letter

should explain your

motivations for applying

to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the

essential and desirable criteria

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