Thesis supervisor: Roland Molontay
Location of studies (in Hungarian): Human and Social Data Science Lab, Department of Stochastics, Institute of Mathematics, BME Abbreviation of location of studies: BME
Description of the research topic:
Data science has enabled researchers to harness large volumes of social data, facilitating the analysis of complex human behaviors, societal dynamics, and interactions at unprecedented scales. Through network analysis, researchers can uncover underlying patterns within social networks, such as information flow, influence propagation, and the formation of social clusters, enabling a deeper comprehension of social phenomena and the dynamics of social relationships.
The aim of the PhD program is to research and develop interpretable machine learning, network science, and other data-intensive solutions that can effectively address significant social science problems. During the program, the PhD student would work with various social datasets, such as student data (e.g., Neptun), research data (e.g., MTMT, OpenAlex), and social media data (e.g., Twitter, Reddit).
The research can be extended in various directions based on the candidate's interests and experience. For instance, it may involve the analysis of university instructors' teaching and research profiles using econometric methods, the development of network science algorithms for identifying citation cartels, or gaining a better understanding of the diffusion of memes on social media using interpretable machine learning and network science tools.
Requirements: An MSc degree in (applied) mathematics, physics, or computer science with a solid background in graph theory, algorithms, probability, statistics and machine learning. Strong programming skills (preferably in Python and/or R) are needed. Prior experience with complex networks and interpretable machine learning is an advantage.
Required language skills: English Number of students who can be accepted: 1
Deadline for application: 2024-05-31
2024. IV. 17. ODT ülés Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).
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