The Ohio State University

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The Center for Human Resource Research (CHRR) in the College of Arts and Sciences (ASC) at The Ohio State University invites applications for the position of Principal Investigator (PI) of the 1979 National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY79). This position may be either a tenured associate or full professor within ASC, or a research scientist at CHRR.

Candidates should have a strong ongoing record of scholarly research and be interested in the lead scientific role in NLSY79. The candidate will provide scientific leadership for all aspects of NLSY79, including questionnaire design and seeking outside funding. Interests in retirement and/or health preferred. Expertise in survey research desired but not required. Willingness to collaborate with the funding agency, Bureau of Labor Statistics; members at CHRR and NORC at University of Chicago; and the user community to develop and implement a vision for the survey’s future is paramount.

The successful faculty candidate will be housed in an ASC department in the area of economics, sociology or survey methodology. The successful candidate’s academic tenure home will be in the department, and the allocation of his/her time and effort between the department and CHRR will be governed by memorandum of understanding. The individual will be expected to contribute to his/her department by maintaining a productive research program, teaching and advising PhD students, and providing service to the department and university. If applying as a Research Scientist, the position will be fully funded for the first 3 years. During this time the candidate will be expected to pursue additional grant opportunities.

The candidate will have an established, active and ongoing record of scholarship at the highest level. He/she will have an international reputation in research. Doctoral degree in a relevant social science discipline required at time of application. Appointment is contingent on university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Apply to Academic Jobs Online at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/8174. Complete applications include a cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, sample of recent publications or working papers and three reference letters. Application deadline is January 31st, 2017. Direct inquiries to Elizabeth Cooksey, Cooksey.1@osu.edu.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.