Virginia Tech

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The Department of Economics at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. We seek candidates with the potential to establish an internationally recognized research program in Economics, Data Science, or related disciplines, with interests broadly connected to the use of data, computation, and quantitative methods to address important economic, business, technological, or societal questions. We particularly value candidates whose research incorporates emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, or related innovations, or who employ modern computational and data-intensive methods to address economic questions and inform decision-making. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department's research mission, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in interdisciplinary activities across the university.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a high-quality research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and participate in the intellectual life of the department and university. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to produce impactful scholarship, engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to the training of students in data-driven methods and applications. Salary and teaching assignments will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Virginia Tech is a public university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and outreach. Guided by its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), the university fosters a vibrant scholarly environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of knowledge for the benefit of society.