University or Organization: University of Rochester
Department: Goergen Institute for Data Science
Job Location: Rochester, New York, USA
Web Address: https://www.sas.rochester.edu/dsc/index.html
Job Title: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Data Science
Job Rank: Assistant Professor

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics

Description:

The University of Rochester seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor in computational social science. This will be a joint appointment between the Goergen Institute for Data Science (GIDS) and a tenure home department in Political Science, Economics, or Linguistics, depending on which best aligns with the applicant’s research and teaching. Exceptional candidates in all areas of computational social science are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have (or be about to receive) a doctorate in computer science, data science, operations research, applied mathematics, statistics, economics, linguistics, political science, or a related discipline. Candidates should have strong skills in computational social science and/or data analytics, as well as a research agenda that uses these methods to analyze substantive issues in political science, economics, or linguistics.

Teaching responsibilities for this position will be split between GIDS and the home department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to supervise PhD, Master’s, and undergraduate students at the home department and at GIDS.

All applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and samples of written work. Candidates without a prior tenure-track appointment should include a graduate transcript. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online. The University of Rochester is firmly committed to advancing equity and fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We ask candidates to include a statement detailing their past work and future plans for achieving these goals.

Application materials should be submitted online using the link below. We will begin reviewing applications on September 15, 2023. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until a candidate is hired or until February 1, 2024.

Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $180,000.00

The Goergen Institute for Data Science (GIDS) was founded in 2015 as part of the University of Rochester’s $100 million commitment to making data science its top research priority. The Institute serves as a hub for interdisciplinary data science research, interdepartmental data science academic programs, and collaborations with industry.

The University of Rochester is a private, Tier I research institution with approximately 6,600 undergraduates and 5,500 graduate students. We are deeply committed to building a more diverse and representative faculty, and strongly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in STEM and in higher education. We are actively working to improve the environment for all underrepresented groups as we strive to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the University’s mission to learn, discover, heal, and create. Anchoring the Finger Lakes region of Western New York State, the greater Rochester area is home to over a million people, and offers unsurpassed quality of life, with a thriving arts scene, excellent public schools, affordable housing, and a huge range of cultural and recreational opportunities.

The University of Rochester, an Equal Opportunity Employer, has a strong commitment to diversity and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Application Deadline: 01-Feb-2024
Mailing Address for Applications:

Web Address for Applications: https://www.rochester.edu/faculty-recruiting/positions/show/16102
Contact Information:
Institute Administrative Assistant Sylvia Tiballi
Email: [email protected]