JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015

University of Chicago

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Harris School of Public Policy
Associate/Professor

JOE ID Number: 2015-01_111452776
Date Posted: 02/26/2015
Date Inactive: 06/30/2015
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Associate/Professor
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Chicago, Illinois, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: Z -- Other Special Topics
Keywords:
Data Science
Salary Range: competitive
Full Text of JOE Listing:

In areas as diverse as environmental policy, crime and security, and urban planning, rapid advances in the way data are collected, distributed, and analyzed have altered the way that policy leaders rely on evidence to drive decisions. Information technology and computational analysis are making public policy more responsive, efficient, and successful. The University of Chicago aims to become the leading destination for research and training in computation and public policy. In a joint hiring initiative with the Computation Institute, Chicago Harris invites applications for senior faculty positions in Data Science. We will consider applications from scholars in policy-relevant aspects of computer science, as well as from applicants applying data science methods in diverse policy areas. Senior applicants should submit a CV and any accompanying documents such as sample publications online at http://tinyurl.com/p394jus. Review of applications will begin March 16, 2015. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. No applications will be accepted after June 30, 2015.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans Employer.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
  • Letters of Reference Link