Dr. Erik Jan Van Kesteren

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erik-Jan van Kesteren is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in Human Data Science within the Methodology and Statistics Department. He leads the Social Data Science team, ODISSEI, focusing on the intersection of computational social science and data analysis. His research concerns the challenges of uncertainty in data analysis pipelines, specifically how to account for and propagate uncertainty in complex datasets. By leveraging his expertise, Erik-Jan contributes to significant advancements in methodologies that address these challenges in social science contexts. He is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students in these critical areas of data science.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology