Posting Details ================
Position Details ----------------
Title: Visiting Research Fellow Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism (ISCA) Borns Jewish Studies Program - Visiting Research Fellow
Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track Department: IU Bloomington Jewish Studies Location: Bloomington
Position Summary ----------------
ISCA seeks a visiting research fellow to advance understanding of contemporary antisemitism through computational analysis of social media platforms. This position focuses on digital humanities and social media analytics under Dr. Gunther Jikelis supervision with particular emphasis on analyzing Instagram activities and rhetoric patterns.
Key Responsibilities --------------------
• Manage Research Lab Social Media & Hate operations including coordinating with students and managing computing infrastructure • Lead and expand Instagram analysis project examining campus groups • Develop new computational research projects on contemporary antisemitism • Build computational pipelines for social media data collection and analysis • Supervise graduate and undergraduate research assistants • Write scientific publications and present findings
Required Qualifications ----------------------
• MA in computational social science, digital humanities, computer science, or related field • Python proficiency for data analysis and social media data collection • Demonstrated experience leading computational research projects with social media analysis • Strong organizational skills and ability to work as team leader • Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications ----------------------
• Background in antisemitism studies • Experience with R NLP and deep learning libraries • High performance computing experience • Proficiency in German, French, or Arabic
How to Apply --------------
Submit the following through Indiana Universitys PeopleAdmin system: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31588
• Cover letter describing research background, career goals, and interest in position • Current CV • Contact information for two references • Writing sample (optional)
Review of applications begins February 14, 2026, and continues until position is filled. Contact Dr. Gunther Jikeli at gjikeliiu.edu.
Note: This position involves research on sensitive topics and may require handling potentially disturbing content. Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here, which includes contact information.
Salary and Rank ----------------
$56,000 - Visiting Research Associate (FV8)
Special Instructions --------------------
For Best Consideration Date: 02/13/2026 Expected Start Date: 04/01/2026 Posting Number: IU-101437-2025
Supplemental Questions ----------------------
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Applicant Documents -------------------
Required Documents:
• Letter of Application • Curriculum Vitae • List of References • Optional Documents: • Writing Sample • Other