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Algoma University is committed to undoing systemic and institutional discrimination and being publicly transparent and accountable. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Special Mission. In keeping with the Seven Grandfather teachings that are the core values that inform our decisions as an institution, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment where everyone belongs. We live these values through the strength and richness that diversity brings to our workforce and welcome contributors from equity-deserving groups including: Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, Persons with Disabilities, 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer persons.
Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate - Economics & Data Science
Position Status: Limited Term, Full-Time
Non-Union
Department: Department of Finance, Economics, and Decision Science (FEDS)
School of Computer Science and Technology
Supervision Received: Dr. Ahmed Aziz, Assistant Professor of Economics
Dr. Zamilur Rahman, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Supervision Exercised: Student Research Assistants
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, ON or Brampton, ON
Number of Positions: 1
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
A. Planning, organizing, and overseeing research projects 100%
TOTAL 100%
Algoma University, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, is seeking an outstanding postdoctoral associate who will start no later than September 2024.
We seek excellent researchers with expertise in economics and data science and an interest in social science applications. Candidates from economics should have an interest in causal inference research design, high-dimensional econometrics, and the use of text datasets. Candidates from data science should have an interest in labour and public economics, social science, natural language processing, and machine learning. All candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in interdisciplinary research in data science and economics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Planning, organizing, and overseeing research projects (100%)
- Planning, organizing, and overseeing research projects; including identifying promising research areas, securing all necessary data and software for conducting research, programming, and writing research papers.
- Training and managing student research assistants.
- Managing relationships with external academic and non-academic partners and selecting suitable partners and projects for collaboration.
- Contributing to funding applications, data use agreements and IRB approvals
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Effort: Minimal
Work activities require minimal periods of physical effort, requiring a variety of muscle movements with requirements for speed and coordination.
Physical Environment: Minimal
Minimal exposure to unpleasant/disagreeable conditions.
Sensory Attention: Considerable
Work requires a frequent need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for a lengthy duration requiring diligence and attention. Considerable balance of competing priorities, and extreme attention to detail, are required.
Mental Stress: Considerable
High-paced and deadline-driven environment, with frequent distractions and interruptions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Individuals with a PhD (completed by the start of employment) in economics, computer science, data science, statistics, quantitative social science fields, or a cognate discipline, including network science or machine learning, are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise and experience in sophisticated econometric techniques and statistical natural language processing/text mining.
Salary: $60,000, which includes benefits and a $1500 stipend to assist fellows with presenting their work at scientific meetings or to participate in workshops or courses.
To apply, please submit a cover letter (explaining your motivation for applying to this program and special interest area if applicable), curriculum vitae including the names and contact information of three (3) referees, and a one-page research statement that summarizes current research interests, past accomplishments, and future research goals (combined PDF), to Dr. Zamilur Rahman (Email: ).
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be considered from July 15, 2024, until the position is filled.
Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal-opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our Institution, including equity-deserving groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons).
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
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