Emory University

Position Title/Short Description

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The Institute for Quantitative Theory and Methods (QTM) at Emory University seeks to hire a quantitative social scientist with expertise in causal inference, Bayesian statistics, or machine learning. The position is tenure-track at the level of Assistant Professor (advanced assistants will be considered). The position is a joint hire between QTM and a social science department that will be the candidate’s tenure track home. Teaching load will be standard for the tenure track home and distributed between QTM and the department.

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence or the promise of excellence in both research and teaching. The candidate should have completed the Ph.D. or be very close to completing the Ph.D. by September 2017.

A complete application will consist of a cover letter, a research statement, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, teaching portfolio, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Application review will begin on October 4th, 2016. Materials must be received by November 14th, 2016.

Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veteran employer. The Institute for Quantitative Theory and Methods, Emory College, and Emory University are all strongly committed to recruiting female and minority candidates. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.