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Jason P. Casellas @jpcasellas.bsky.social · 14d

@houstonpolsci.bsky.social is hiring in Comparative Politics (open rank). Check out the link below for more details and to apply.
careers.uh.edu/jobs/assista...
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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - Comparative Politics - Houston, Texas, United States

Department: Political Science Salary: Commensurate with experience Description: The Department of Political Science at the University of Houston invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, ...

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Royce Carroll @roycecarroll.bsky.social · Jun 30

Session 2 Essex Summer School applications closing soon!!!
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Royce Carroll @roycecarroll.bsky.social · May 14

My ESS course 'Ideal Point Estimation, IRT, and Scaling Methods for Surveys and Behavior' returns this summer -- online and in-person, 21 July - 1 August. essexsummerschool.com/summer-schoo...

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Royce Carroll @roycecarroll.bsky.social · Jun 17

Applications closing soon for Session 1 of the 58th Essex Summer School!

Courses include survey design, text analysis, data viz, and ar ange of qualitative and quantitative methods — online, hybrid, and in person.

🗓️ 7–18 July 2025
🔗 essexsummerschool.com/summer-schoo...

Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thinking of joining us for Session 1? Apply by 20 June 2025! Now fully online:

1P Agent-Based Models (with Darren Schreiber)
🗓️ 1 week ⏱️ 17.5 hrs

1T Introduction to Programming & Simulation Methods for Computational Social Science (with Chris Fariss)
🗓️ 2 weeks ⏱️ 35 hrs

Read more: bit.ly/4n4o5o6

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Royce Carroll @roycecarroll.bsky.social · Jun 17

Applications closing soon for Session 1 of the 58th Essex Summer School!

Courses include survey design, text analysis, data viz, and ar ange of qualitative and quantitative methods — online, hybrid, and in person.

🗓️ 7–18 July 2025
🔗 essexsummerschool.com/summer-schoo...

Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thinking of joining us for Session 1? Apply by 20 June 2025! Now fully online:

1P Agent-Based Models (with Darren Schreiber)
🗓️ 1 week ⏱️ 17.5 hrs

1T Introduction to Programming & Simulation Methods for Computational Social Science (with Chris Fariss)
🗓️ 2 weeks ⏱️ 35 hrs

Read more: bit.ly/4n4o5o6

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Royce Carroll @roycecarroll.bsky.social · May 14

My ESS course 'Ideal Point Estimation, IRT, and Scaling Methods for Surveys and Behavior' returns this summer -- online and in-person, 21 July - 1 August. essexsummerschool.com/summer-schoo...

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · May 23

The Essex Summer School's First Session runs July 7-18, both online and in person.

Social science research methods courses in text analysis, mixed methods, survey design, panel data, discourse analysis, and more!

Learn more here:
essexsummerschool.com/summer-schoo...

#polisky #academicsky

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Royce Carroll @roycecarroll.bsky.social · May 21

Applications closing soon for Session 1 at the Essex Summer School!

Agent-Based Models
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Programming and Simulation Methods for Computational Social Science
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Methods for Fieldwork
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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · May 21

Join our Introduction to Quantitative Methods in R course - perfect for social science students, researchers and professionals.

📅 7–18 July 2025
📍 University of Essex campus or online

🔗 Apply now: essexsummerschool.com/application/

#QuantMethods #RStats #SocialScience #DataSkills

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · May 8

🗺️Join our Methods for Fieldwork in Social Science course - 100% online, taught by experts from UCL & Essex.

🧠 Ideal for PhD students and researchers planning fieldwork
📅 2 weeks | 35 hrs | Learn from anywhere

🔗 Register now: essexsummerschool.com/application/

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · May 9

Join our Introduction to Programming and Simulation for Computational Social Science course with @cjfariss.bsky.social from the University of Michigan.

💻Attend in person or online! 🌍

🔗 Enrol now!
essexsummerschool.com/application/

#EssexSummerSchool #HybridLearning #ComputationalSocialScience

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Royce Carroll @roycecarroll.bsky.social · May 21

Learn more here: essexsummerschool.com/summer-schoo...

1T Introduction to Programming and Simulation Methods for Computational Social Science – Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · May 13

📢 Our popular course '2Q Ethnography and Ethnographic Methods' is now available in HYBRID mode!

Whether you prefer to join us on campus or participate online from anywhere in the world, this course offers the flexibility to fit your schedule.

🔗 Learn more and register now: bit.ly/3YKkEZb

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Royce Carroll @roycecarroll.bsky.social · May 21

Learn more here!

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1P Agent-Based Models – Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis

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Royce Carroll @roycecarroll.bsky.social · May 14

My ESS course 'Ideal Point Estimation, IRT, and Scaling Methods for Surveys and Behavior' returns this summer -- online and in-person, 21 July - 1 August. essexsummerschool.com/summer-schoo...

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Royce Carroll @roycecarroll.bsky.social · Apr 28

Excited to announce our partnership with GSERM for Summer 2025! Take machine learning courses at both schools at discounted rates. From ML fundamentals to GenAI - build your skills across both programs! Details:
gserm.org/2025/03/co-o...

Co-operation with Essex Summer School 2025 – GSERM

Thanks to our valuable co-operation with the renowned Essex Summer School, we offer a special course bundle. If you attend at least one of the following courses of GSERM St.Gallen and Essex Summer Sch...

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · Mar 28

📢 Our March newsletter is here!

Highlights include:
🔹 New Courses – Hybrid, online & in-person options
🔹 Scholarships – Funding opportunities for graduate students
🔹 MA Programme – Discover our MA in Social Science Data Analysis

And more! Read the newsletter here: bit.ly/4hpGWpF

#ESS2025

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · Apr 17

Mixed Methods Research 📝

How do philosophical, ontological and epistemological positions shape research design?

This course offers a comprehensive foundation in mixed methods research for the social sciences.

Find out more & apply: bit.ly/4iqkOfo

#ESS2025

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · Mar 25

New Course Alert! 🚀

Generative AI for Social Science Research

This course explores how to apply AI in social science research, from basic interactions to fine-tuning models for large-scale data analysis.

Find out more & apply: bit.ly/4l3nnGI

#ESS2025 #GenerativeAI

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · Apr 11

Multilevel Models: Practical Applications

Curious about multilevel modelling but not sure where to start?

Learn to recognise, build & interpret multilevel models using MLwiN or R, through real-world examples & hands-on practice.

Find out more: bit.ly/3Yj5I4f

#ESS2025

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Mark McGeoghegan @markmcgeoghegan.bsky.social · Feb 19

I've found the Essex Summer School courses in hierarchical regression and survival analysis some of the most valuable work I've done during my PhD, from a professional develop POV. Unfortunately I had to do both online, if I could have done them in Vancouver I'd have jumped at the chance! 👇

Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · Feb 14

🌟 NEW THIS YEAR 🌟

Take Essex Summer School courses in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!

We're excited to offer 5 new courses at Simon Fraser University and online.

Applications are now open:
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ESS @ Simon Fraser University 2025 – Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · Apr 4

🚀Introduction to Web Scraping & Data Management for Social Scientists 💻

Learn how to collect, manage and store data efficiently for high-quality research using tools like Elasticsearch, APIs, SQL, R & more!

Find out more & apply: bit.ly/4lfuk7C

#ESS2025 #DataScience

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Royce Carroll @roycecarroll.bsky.social · Feb 26

In addition to our usual ESS events in Colchester this year, we are offering five courses in Vancouver in partnership with Simon Fraser University.

Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · Feb 14

🌟 NEW THIS YEAR 🌟

Take Essex Summer School courses in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!

We're excited to offer 5 new courses at Simon Fraser University and online.

Applications are now open:
essexsummerschool.com/collaborator...

ESS @ Simon Fraser University 2025 – Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis

essexsummerschool.com

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · Feb 18

Applications are now open for the 58th Essex Summer School!

From 30 June to 15 August, choose from over 40 courses in online, in-person and hybrid formats.

Learn more & apply: bit.ly/4gyoACk

Don't miss out! #ESS2025 #DataAnalysis

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Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · Feb 21

Scholarship Alert for 2025!

PhD students in the Global South, don’t miss this chance! We are offering a fee waiver to attend one of our intermediate or advanced methods courses this year, either in-person or online.

Find out more & apply: bit.ly/3EJxHms

#ESS2025 #PhD #GlobalSouthScholarship

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Royce Carroll @roycecarroll.bsky.social · Feb 26

In addition to our usual ESS events in Colchester this year, we are offering five courses in Vancouver in partnership with Simon Fraser University.

Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis @essexsummerschool.bsky.social · Feb 14

🌟 NEW THIS YEAR 🌟

Take Essex Summer School courses in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada!

We're excited to offer 5 new courses at Simon Fraser University and online.

Applications are now open:
essexsummerschool.com/collaborator...

ESS @ Simon Fraser University 2025 – Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis

essexsummerschool.com

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