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Data Science Incubation Program

The UW eScience Institute is pleased to announce
the Data Science Incubation Program – Winter 2018

The goal of the Data Science Incubator is to enable new science by bringing together data scientists and domain scientists to work on focused, intensive, collaborative projects.  Our team of data scientists provides expertise in state-of-the-art technology and methods in statistics and machine learning, data manipulation and analytics at all scales, cloud and cluster computing, software design and engineering, visualization, and other topics. We invite short proposals (1-2 pages) for one-quarter data-intensive research projects focusing on extracting insight from large, noisy, or heterogeneous datasets.

The program is open to any faculty, postdoc, staff, or student whose research can be significantly advanced by intensive collaboration with a data science expert. To apply, we require a short project proposal describing the science goals, the relevant datasets, and the expected technical challenges.  The ideal proposal will clearly identify both the datasets involved and the questions to be answered, and will explain how the technical component of the project is critical to delivering exciting new findings.

Each project must include a project lead who is willing to physically co-locate with the incubator staff. We find that collaboration in a shared space is important for deeper technical engagement and provides opportunities for “cross-pollination” among multiple concurrent projects. The Incubator operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays out of the  WRF Data Science Studio  (6th floor of the Physics/Astronomy Tower). The project lead should plan to work in the Studio for several hours on these days.

Incubator projects are not “for-hire” software jobs — the project lead will work in collaboration with the data scientists and the broader eScience community. Each project lead will “own” their project (and its results) and be responsible for its successful completion, with the eScience team providing guidance on methods, technologies, and best practices as well as general software engineering.

For more information including how to apply, see our Incubator Program page.

Important Dates for the Winter 2018 Incubator:

October 26th: Information meeting. Location: WRF Data Science Studio. Time: 1pm.

November 10th: Applications due.

December 4th: Notification or proposal selections.

January 4th: Kickoff meeting. Location: WRF Data Science Studio.

 

If you have any questions about submitting a project for an Incubator, please consult one of our Data Scientists during their Office Hours for guidance: http://escience.washington.edu/office-hours

 

Assistant Professor of Medical Anthropology/Global Health

The University of Florida, Department of Anthropology invites applications for a tenure‐track position in medical anthropology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department seeks a theoretically and methodologically rigorous scholar who can integrate multiple perspectives on health and illness across disciplinary and subdisciplinary boundaries. We value applied approaches and expect applicants to have an active program of empirical field research. A focus on Africa is preferred, but exceptional candidates with other regional foci will be considered.

Applicants should have a broad foundation in medical anthropology, contribute to the four‐field mission of the department, and be prepared to participate in global health initiatives across campus. The successful applicant will have an excellent record of externally funded research, peer‐reviewed publications reflective of an active research program, and demonstrated experience and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students. The appointment begins on August 16, 2018; a PhD in anthropology is required at the time of appointment.

Applications are due November 17th and must be submitted online at http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en‐us/listing/ (search job 505053). They must include: (1) a cover letter detailing research and teaching interests and fit with the Department, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, and (3) the names, addresses (including email), and telephone numbers of three references familiar with the candidate’s work.

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Economics

The University of Michigan, Department of Economics solicits tenure track applications in any field. The Department expects to have multiple positions at all ranks subject to budgetary approval, and all positions are expected to begin September 1, 2018 for a University-Year appointment. Duties include: teaching and research in Economics with focus on area of expertise, advising students and providing service to the department and university.

PhD in Economics or related field required, with PhD expected by August 31, 2018 for junior applicants. Junior applicants must submit curriculum vitae, three reference letters, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of current and future research plans, to the Departments most relevant job posting on EconJobMarket at https://www.econjobmarket.org. Senior applicants must submit curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of current and future research plans to econ.apply@umich.edu. Hard copies of materials are not required, but may be submitted to the Associate Chair for Recruiting at Department of Economics, University of Michigan, 611 Tappan Street, 238 Lorch Hall, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1220.

Open Rank Professor in Data Science/Analytics

The Questrom School of Business at Boston University anticipates three openings for faculty with an established reputation as an empirical data scientist. The search includes both tenure track professors across the levels of assistant, associate, and full and also clinical associate or full professors on the non-tenure track. Pending Provost budgetary approval, the anticipated start date for these three faculty positions is July 1, 2018.

Successful candidates may have a disciplinary association with Marketing, Information Systems, Operations & Technology Management or Business Economics. Foundational training in these core business disciplines or in statistics, computer science, psychology or policy is welcome. A PhD in one of these areas is essential to signal a deep understanding of the power of analytics and experimentation using large data sets.  Experience as a practicing data scientist working with companies is a plus for the Clinical track.

We seek outstanding candidates who would be comfortable in, stimulated by, and engaged with the vibrant cross-disciplinary community that is data science. Prospective candidates must have demonstrated the ability to produce original and innovative scholarly work of the highest possible quality with impact in the top academic journals. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have demonstrated intellectual and institutional leadership, successful mentoring of doctoral students (as relevant for tenure track), strong teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and evidence of curricular leadership. Candidates will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in analytics and contribute to cross-disciplinary curriculum development activities. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send application details to mktjobs@bu.edu and include the following:

  • A cover letter stating interest and qualification
  • A curriculum vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Research and teaching statements
  • Representative publications
  • Statement of where you saw this notice (conference name, website, colleague, etc.)

Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2017 but will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as they arrive. We will begin interviewing in early September for a July 1, 2018 start.

Assistant Professor of Geography/Anthropology

The Department of Geography & Anthropology at Eastern Washington University invites applications for a faculty position in the area of disasters, hazards and human and environmental impacts at the rank of Assistant Professor for the 2018-2019 academic school year. The position is a nine-month academic year appointment that would begin September 16, 2018.

We seek candidates with a strong social science background who can provide expertise in the areas of disasters and hazards, either naturally-occurring or anthropogenic, with an emphasis on how these events impact human populations. Specifically, we are interested in applications from scholars who focus their work in disasters and hazards on issues related to 1) the health consequences associated with occurrences of disasters and hazards and/or 2) disasters and hazards within the urban context and/or from an urban ecology perspective. Candidates with demonstrated fieldwork experience working with local communities to prepare, avoid, remedy or remediate environmental and/or man-made disasters and hazards are particularly encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD in Geography, Anthropology or related field; ABD may be considered, but PhD must be completed no later than the start date for the position (9/16/2018)
  • One academic year of successful experience as instructor of record at the college or university level
  • Expertise in disasters and hazards and their impacts on human populations as demonstrated by a record of coursework, teaching experience, publications and relevant professional experience
  • Demonstrated potential for active and innovative scholarship
  • Experience establishing and supervising internships and undergraduate and graduate research opportunities.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Research and/or teaching experience related to the health consequences associated with occurrences of disasters and hazards and/or disasters and hazards within the urban context.
  • Demonstrated expertise epidemiology, urban ecology and/or GIS, fieldwork opportunities involving students, community-engaged research, interdisciplinary teaching and experiential learning opportunities.
  • Current and/or future regional specialization in Eastern Washington and/or the Pacific Northwest.
  • Interest in leading local community engagement activities.

 

Assistant Professor of Social Science

The Social Science faculty in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts (CISA) on the Polytechnic Campus at Arizona State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Interdisciplinary Social Science/Science, Technology and Society. Expectations for this position include: teach undergraduate and graduate courses, engage in research applicable to your field, provide innovative teaching techniques, advise students, and provide service to the unit, college, and university. Teaching load is typically two (2) courses per semester. Course load and composition is determined by the faculty head. This is an academic-year appointment with an expected start date of August 2018. The Assistant Professor position is a benefits-eligible appointment with tenure implications. Salary is competitive to commensurate with experience.

Required Qualifications:

  • Terminal degree at the time of appointment in any social science discipline, interdisciplinary social science or related field with a strong background in science, technology and society, broadly defined
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • Clear potential to secure external research funding
  • Evidence of excellent teaching effectiveness
  • Strong record (or evidence of the promise) of scholarly research and publications

Desired Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated success meeting the needs of diverse student populations and/or reaching out to diverse communities
  • A record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
  • Two (2) or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
  • Evidence of teaching large on-line classes as well as face-to-face classes
  • Experience working in a collaborative environment and across disciplines
  • Record of ability to secure external research funding
  • Experience using course management systems such as Blackboard
  • Evidence of ability to establish internship relations with industry partners

Application Procedure:

To apply, visit https://cisa.asu.edu/jobs and upload your application as one combined .pdf document under job number 12160. Only electronic submissions will be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications must contain:

  1. A letter of interest outlining candidate’s research agenda, qualifications and experience as they relate to the position (limited to 4 pages). Also, candidates should familiarize themselves with the educational and research initiatives and programs at CISA Social Science and describe how their educational preparation, scholarly activities and teaching experience will contribute to their advancement.
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Statement of teaching philosophy
  4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness
  5. Information for three professional references (their position, title, e-mail, phone number)

 

The application deadline is 11/27/2017 at 5pm; and if not filled, then every Friday thereafter until the search is closed. Official Transcripts required prior to first day of employment. A background check is required prior to employment. For technical assistance with your application contact cisajobs@asu.edu, for position-related questions contact, Search Committee Chair, Dr. Patience Akpan-Obong, patience.akpan@asu.edu

PhD Positions in Global Land-Use Change and Telecoupling

15 PhD Positions Available in Global Land-Use Change and Telecoupling 

  • Are you interested in land-use change?
  • Would you like to be trained in the telecoupling framework and be on the forefront of understanding processes and actors that influence land-use in an interconnected world?
  • Would you like to become an expert in trans- and interdisciplinary concepts and methodologies?
  • Are you interested in moving between science and practice in order to qualify for a successful career in research, consulting, industry or governance?
  • Are you in the first four years of your research career, or will you graduate soon?

If yes, apply now for a PhD position in the research network “COUPLED – Operationalising telecouplings for sustainability challenges related to land use”!

Funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie ITN Programme, the COUPLED network PhD students will be selected for 3-year advanced multidisciplinary research training, starting July 2018 or earlier.

To see the 15 positions and submit your application, please go to http://coupled-itn.eu/recruitment/

On the website you can learn more about our research programme, the supervisors, the participating host organizations, and much more.

Closing Date: November 24, 2017

KL2 Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development Program

The ITHS KL2 Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development Program provides the time, funding, mentorship, and training necessary to foster the early career development of clinical and translational researchers. The program is funded by the NIH and welcomes scholars from all health professions.

KL2 Scholars are appointed for up to three years of support. The program encourages all types of clinical research, including patient-oriented research, translational research, small- and large-scale clinical investigation and trials, epidemiologic and natural history studies, health services research, and health behavior research.

TL1 Translational Research Training Program

The ITHS TL1 Program is a one-year mentored research training program in translational science for predoctoral students. This program creates a cross-disciplinary community of emerging researchers and provides them with specific training, career development opportunities, and team science skills to help them function effectively within translational science teams. Up to sixteen (16) Trainees will be selected for the TL1 Program.

Eligibility

The TL1 Program is open to students enrolled in predoctoral programs within the University of Washington. These include Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work, as well as health-related programs in the College of Engineering and College of Arts and Sciences.

To be considered eligible for the TL1 Program, applicants must be:

  • Pre-doctoral trainees training at a post-baccalaureate level and enrolled in a program leading to a PhD in a health science research-related doctoral degree program, or a combined doctoral level professional degree plus a clinical research-related advanced degree (such as a MD, DDS, DO, DNP, PharmD/MS or MD, DDS, DO, DNP, PharmD/PhD). Students who wish to postpone their professional studies for one year to gain research experience may be appointed to the TL1 Program for that period, provided that all other eligibility criteria are met.
  • A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, with verification documents (individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible).
  • Able to commit full-time effort in the program at the time of appointment.

Applicants must not:

  • Conduct research outside of the United States during their appointment period.
  • Accept salary support from other Public Health Service-funded grants during their appointment period.
  • Have previously received five years or more of NRSA support in aggregate at the predoctoral level, including any combination of support from institutional training grants and individual fellowship awards.

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline
    October 30, 2017
  • Notification of Awards
    Mid-December, 2017
  • Program Start and End Dates
    March 1, 2018 – February 28, 2019

 

 

Sociology Speaker Series: “Under the Cover – The Creation, Production, and Reception of a Novel”

Sociology Speaker Series

Under the Cover: The Creation, Production, and Reception of a Novel
Clayton Childress, University of Toronto 
Monday, October 30
12:30-1:30 PM
Savery Hall, Room 409

 

Starting in the early 1970s, in sociology and allied disciplines the studies of cultural pro­duction and reception began to split apart. Likewise, while applications of field theory to cultural production and reception have gen­erated no shortage insights about the inter­nal orders within fields, for the most part em­pirical analyses have stopped short at the relationships betweenfields. What are the consequences of both of these of arrange­ments? Through following a novel in real-time all the way from its authoring, into its publishing and selling, and then to the read­ing of it in 21 book groups, this talk reveals how decisions are made, inequalities are re­produced, and novels are built to travel in the creation, production, and consumption of cul­ture.