Postdoctoral Scholar, Center for Social Data Analytics
- Pennsylvania State University
- Location: University Park, Illinois
- Categories: Admin-Computing-Database Administration
- Posting Date: 04/03/2021
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Postdoctoral Scholar of Social Data Analytics
The Center for Social Data Analytics (C-SoDA) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar with a specialty in data and/or computationally intensive social research to start in Fall 2021.
Methodological areas of specialization relevant to the position include, but are not limited to, text analysis, computational statistics, and machine learning. The Director of the Center for Social Data Analytics will supervise the scholar. The scholar's time allocation will be 40% individual/own research, 40% research on projects led by C-SoDA-affiliated faculty, and 20% service for C-SoDA. Service for C-SoDA will include, but not be limited to, managing graduate student researchers, assisting C-SoDA-affiliated researchers in using high performance computing resources on campus, and assisting with grant proposal preparation.
PhD required or all requirements for the PhD must be completed by the appointment date. In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.
Penn State scholars participate extensively in the intellectual life of the Center including opportunities to attend seminars and workshops, and present research results. Salary is competitive and additional money is available for travel and research. Submit cover letter explaining research and any administrative experience, a current CV, and samples of scholarly writing. Additionally, request three confidential letters of reference be sent directly to mlg4@psu.edu. Application review will begin on April 16th, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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CURRENT EMPLOYEES OR STUDENTS:
If you are a current employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) at Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . If you are a current student at Penn State and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process .
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Postdoctoral Scholar of Social Data Analytics
The Center for Social Data Analytics (C-SoDA) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar with a specialty in data and/or computationally intensive social research to start in Fall 2021.
Methodological areas of specialization relevant to the position include, but are not limited to, text analysis, computational statistics, and machine learning. The Director of the Center for Social Data Analytics will supervise the scholar. The scholar's time allocation will be 40% individual/own research, 40% research on projects led by C-SoDA-affiliated faculty, and 20% service for C-SoDA. Service for C-SoDA will include, but not be limited to, managing graduate student researchers, assisting C-SoDA-affiliated researchers in using high performance computing resources on campus, and assisting with grant proposal preparation.
PhD required or all requirements for the PhD must be completed by the appointment date. In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.
Penn State scholars participate extensively in the intellectual life of the Center including opportunities to attend seminars and workshops, and present research results. Salary is competitive and additional money is available for travel and research. Submit cover letter explaining research and any administrative experience, a current CV, and samples of scholarly writing. Additionally, request three confidential letters of reference be sent directly to mlg4@psu.edu. Application review will begin on April 16th, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO is the Law
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
University Park, PA