Vacancy: Postdoc Position

We are seeking a passionate postdoc in computational social science / (social) network science!

This position is part of the newly established Macroscope (https://www.nwo.nl/en/projects/qnbfq52894) national research infrastructure project funded by the Dutch Science Foundation (NWO) to study complex societal dynamics at an unprecedented scale.

In this postdoc position, the focus is on methods and algorithms for large-scale graph analytics, in particular network science approaches for analyzing longitudinal, population-scale relational data derived from administrative sources, including unique social network on the Dutch population data from Statistics Netherlands.

The ideal candidate has a (nearly) completed PhD degree in a relevant discipline and is eager to work in an interdisciplinary setting. You should have proficiency in scientific programming, preferably Python, or in R and/or C++, and experience with large-scale network analysis. Excellent communication skills in English are required. We are looking for a creative, curious, and collaborative researcher who can work independently and as part of a team, as well as in a student (co-)supervisory role.

The postdoc will be employed at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS), which is the computer science and AI institute of the Faculty of Science of Leiden University. Of course, as part of the interdisciplinary inter-university PLANET-NL, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration across multiple institutes and universities. You will have the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research with real-world impact, while enjoying flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation.

If you are excited by the prospect of joining us to advance computational social science and generate research that directly informs policy, please don't hesitate to apply before 10 May, 2026. You can learn more and submit your application on this page.