Research Specialist

Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences

Research Specialist 1 Person

Responsibilities

• Job Description
• Unit Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences
• JobTitle Research Specialist 1 Person
• Job Category Research Fellow & Specialist
• Work Content
  

The position involves conducting data mining, knowledge extraction, and data analysis to advance the Center’s research, knowledge extraction, and data analysis. Specific responsibilities include:

• Analyzing the content, dissemination, and evolution of online public opinion.
• Applying big data analytics and artificial intelligence methods in social science research.
• Developing computational systems to enhance the sharing of knowledge and its social impact.
• Act as project/team leader, responsible for progress planning, task assignment, and performance supervision.
• Qualifications
• Applicants must meet the qualifications specified in Article 3 of the Employment Review Guidelines for Academia Sinica Research Specialists(https://www.sinica.edu.tw/en/cp/423). Non-Taiwanese applicants with Chinese language proficiency are preferred.
• A master’s degree or above in a relevant field.
• Areas of expertise: Information Science, Data Science, Social Science, Statistics, or related disciplines.
• Technical experiences and skills in artificial intelligence methods, such as computer vision, natural language processing, and large multimodal models.
• Familiarity with data structures and database technologies.
• Experience in planning, executing, and managing projects or research teams, with the ability to take on management and leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated insight and enthusiasm for academic research.
• Strong logical communication skills, creativity, and a willingness to embrace challenges.

• Working Environment
• Operating Hours Based on Academia Sinica regulation
• Work Place Center for Survey Research, Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences
• Treatment Based on Academia Sinica regulation
• Welfare Benefits include coverage under the government civil servants' insurance and retirement system.
• Reference Site https://survey.sinica.edu.tw/?page_id=6135&lang=en
  

The CV should include detailed descriptions of academic background, professional experience, publications, and other qualifications relevant to this position. Please clearly indicate the position level you are applying for.

• Acceptance Method
• Contacts Ms. Wen-Hsin Wang
• Contact Address 128 Sec. 2, Academia Rd. Nankang, Taipei 115, Taiwan, R.O.C.
• Contact Telephone 886-2-2787-1828
• Email wangwh@gate.sinica.edu.tw
• Required Documents
• Curriculum vitae (in English or Chinese):
• A photocopy of the highest degree certificate:
  

This may be a doctoral or master’s degree certificate, or official documentation certifying the completion of coursework and successful dissertation defense. For degrees obtained outside Taiwan, the certificate shall be authenticated by the relevant Republic of China (Taiwan) overseas mission.

• A photocopy of transcripts for the highest degree.
• Thesis or dissertation of the highest degree acquired (or its draft)
• Representative publications or technical reports published after Jan. 1, 2021:
  
  

If the original work is in a language other than Chinese or English, an abstract in Chinese or English must be provided, with a length of no less than 3,000 words, or at least one-fifth of the original text.

If the representative publication is the result of a collaborative research effort, please describe the applicant’s contributions in theory and method.

• Three letters of recommendation:
  
  

Referees should send the letters directly to Dr. Ming-Chang Tsai (Executive Director, Center for Survey Research), with a copy to Ms. Wen-Hsin Wang.

• Precautions for application Applicants should submit the following documents in electric format to wangwh@gate.sinica.edu.tw by June 30, 2026 for consideration.

• Date
• Publication Date 2026-04-10
• Expiration Date 2026-06-30