The Ohio State University

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Department of Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher position to study the production, diffusion, and value of innovations and training environments and outcomes of STEM workers.

Qualifications:
Candidate will have extensive experience in a social science research capacity. Strong analytical skills, experience analyzing complex data sets, and experience in a progressively responsible administrative capacity are preferred. A doctoral degree in economics, public policy and management, or computer/library/information sciences is required by the start of employment. Appointment contingent on verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Detailed Position Description:
Support and conduct detailed complex scientific studies, functioning as a subject expert on one of more phases of the project(s); prepare and/or present seminars, talks or lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly the results of research undertaken; assist in the management of one of more phases of the research efforts; assist in the selection of key research personnel, including undergraduate and graduate students, to work on project(s) undertaken; work with and coordinate collaborating research staff and provide input on methods and procedures necessary to achieve desired goals; advise undergraduate and graduate students in the analysis and interpretation of research data; responsible for the extraction, analysis and presentation of research data; coordinate the analysis of research findings and prepare detailed summaries for submission to the sponsoring agencies; responsible for the development of research designs and procedures for data analysis on the project(s); write, edit and/or approve progress reports, technical reports and journal articles; edit grant proposals and draft IRB documents for submission; assist in the establishment of working relationships with potential sponsors and in the submission of detailed research proposals to governmental and private agencies.

Experience:
A doctoral degree in economics, public policy and management, or computer / library / information sciences is required. Extensive experience in a social science research capacity is required. Strong analytical skills and experience analyzing complex data sets is preferred.