Postdoc in Computational Social Science in IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) – Denmark

Summary

The IT University of Copenhagen invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Computational Social Science, starting January 2027. The role is part of the Horizon‑funded FEMVision project, which investigates online visual misogyny by developing and validating a multimodal large language model classifier, performing semantic clustering, and analysing user reactions across platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with Associate Professor Luca Rossi, contribute to computational analysis, and engage with social media data. Applicants must hold a PhD, have experience with computational social science methods, LLMs, and preferably social media data collection. Salary follows the Danish Ministry of Taxation agreement. Applications in English are due by 30 October 2026.

Key Facts

Position Type	Postdoc
Discipline	Computational Social Science
Research Area	Online visual misogyny
Degree Required	PhD
Experience	Experience with computational social science methods; experience using LLMs for data annotation and validation; experience with social media data collection (preferred)
Salary	Salary according to Ministry of Taxation agreement
Funding	Salary according to Ministry of Taxation agreement
Language	English
Deadline	2026-10-30
Employer Address	IT University of Copenhagen, Rued Langgaards Vej 7, DK-2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark
Employer Contact	Associate Professor Luca Rossi, [email protected], tel. +45 72 18 50 36

About the Project

The FEMVision project, funded by Horizon, examines how misogyny spreads through images and memes in digital spaces. It aims to create a multimodal large language model classifier to detect visual misogyny, benchmark it against expert coders, and use the classifier to cluster visual content, map thematic repertoires, and study user reactions and negotiations with misogynistic material across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Fine‑tune and validate a multimodal LLM classifier for visual misogyny
• Benchmark the classifier against expert human coders
• Conduct semantic clustering of the visual corpus
• Map iconographic and thematic repertoires of online misogyny
• Analyse user reactions and negotiations with misogynistic content across platforms
• Collaborate closely with the project PI and research team

Required Skills

• Computational social science methods
• Experience with large language models for annotation and validation
• Social media data collection and handling
• Familiarity with the Meta Content Library (plus)

Who Should Apply

Candidates with a PhD who have experience in computational social science, especially using large language models for data annotation and validation, and who are familiar with social media data collection will be strong applicants. Those who can contribute to the FEMVision project’s analysis of visual misogyny and are comfortable working in an international, interdisciplinary environment are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Salary according to Ministry of Taxation agreement
• Informal working environment
• Location in Copenhagen with strong public services

About the Employer

IT University of Copenhagen (ITU) conducts interdisciplinary research through dynamic groups, centers, hubs and labs that address challenges at the intersection of people, technology and society. The university promotes international partnerships, a diverse faculty from over 20 countries, and an informal, innovative work environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

30 October 2026

Where is the position located?

IT University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark

Which documents must be submitted?

Cover letter, full CV, degree certificates, scientific publications or PhD thesis, and teaching record

Who can be contacted for questions about the position?

Associate Professor Luca Rossi, email [email protected], phone +45 72 18 50 36

When does the appointment start?

January 2027 or soon thereafter