Call for Scholarship

Social Media Officer

The International Association for Statistical Computing (IASC) invites applications for a scholarship position focused on managing the association’s presence on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn).

Responsibilities

  • ​ Create and schedule posts across IASC’s official social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn) regularly (approximately 2–3 posts per week).
  • ​ Communicate statistical and computational topics to a broad audience.
  • ​ Support the association’s outreach and engagement initiatives.

Required Skills

  • ​ General knowledge in Statistics, Computational Statistics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and related areas.
  • ​ Experience with social media communication and content creation.
  • ​ Good written communication skills in English.

Benefits

  • ​ International visibility through IASC’s global platforms and network.
  • ​ Opportunity to be part of a leading international scientific community in Statistical Computing.
  • ​ Experience working with a diverse and multicultural team of researchers and professionals.
  • ​ Professional development in science communication and digital media.
  • ​ Certificate of participation issued by IASC.

Terms

  • ​ Commitment: 8 hours per week
  • ​ Stipend: €130/month

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a short motivation letter and their CV to: agatha.srodrigues@gmail.com

Please send both documents in PDF format (motivation letter: max. 1 page), using the subject line “IASC Social Media Application – [Your Name]”. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a short online interview. Applications open until: October 23, 2026 (23:59 CEST).

About IASC

The International Association for Statistical Computing (IASC) is a non-profit association founded in 1977 as a section of the International Statistical Institute (ISI) to foster global interest in effective statistical computing, data science, and artificial intelligence. It bridges traditional statistics, computer technology, and domain expertise to advance data analysis. For more information, visit: https://iasc-isi.org/. We look forward to hearing from you!​

 

Source (PDF): IASC_Call_for_Social-Media_Scholarship