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August 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021

California Institute of Technology

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Engineering and Applied Science and Humanities and Social Sciences
Computing and Mathematical Sciences
CMS/HSS Tenure-Track Faculty Position

JOE ID Number: 2020-02_111465239
Date Posted: 09/08/2020
Date Inactive: 01/31/2021
Position Title/Short Description
Title: CMS/HSS Tenure-Track Faculty Position
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Pasadena, California, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Computing and Mathematical Sciences (CMS) Department in the Division of Engineering and Applied Science and the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the intersection of computer science, operations research, and social science. Areas of interest include (but are not limited to) algorithmic game theory; social learning and dynamics in games; social choice; fairness and ethics; privacy; mechanism design, pricing, and auctions; market design; and matching markets.

Caltech is a unique environment where research in computer science, operations research, and economics is conducted in a collegial and interdisciplinary atmosphere. A commitment to world-class research, as well as high-quality teaching and mentoring, is expected. The initial appointment at the assistant professor level is for four years, and is contingent upon the completion of a Ph.D. degree in applied mathematics, computer science, economics, operations research, statistics, or in a related field in engineering or the social sciences.

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 2, 2020 and applicants are encouraged to have all their application materials, including letters of recommendation, on file by this date. Applicants should submit a diversity and inclusion statement that discusses past and/or anticipated contributions to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the areas of research, teaching, and/or outreach. For a list of documents required, and full instructions on how to apply online, please visit: https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/cmshss.

Questions about the application process may be directed to search@cms.caltech.edu.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 01/31/2021