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Job Title:Post Doctoral Scholar - AI & PoliticsDepartment:Arts and Sciences | Political Science
Job Description
The Department of Political Science at The Ohio State University invites applications for a Post Doctoral Scholar position. Successful applicants will have research interests in the area of AI in Politics and Society. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the position will begin in the fall of 2025 for a one-year term. Preferred applicants will have the promise of a sustained and substantial body of work developing and utilizing data analytic and/or artificial intelligence tools for the analysis of socio-political questions. The position is open with respect to substantive focus or disciplinary subfield in Political Science.
This position is part of the investment of The Ohio State University Provost in the Department of Political Science in Socio-Political Analysis and AI: Socio-Political Analysis and AI (SPAI)
Responsibilities include conducting research on advanced topics in the application of data analytics and AI to social scientific questions and engaging with interdisciplinary efforts focused on data analytics and/or AI, including relevant field seminars.
Minimum Education Required
Doctoral degree in a relevant field is required. ABDs are welcome to apply but must have PhD in hand prior to the start date of this position.
Required Qualifications
Must have the capacity to integrate methodological insights with substantive research demonstrated through a record of and/or a promise of scholarly excellence.
Desired
Preferred candidates will show a willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaborative efforts and should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse intellectual community, in line with Ohio State’s Shared Values.
Additional Information:
Candidates are asked to include the following with their application:
- Cover letter and CV as a single document
- Research Statement
- One or more writing sample as a single document
- Unofficial transcripts
Location:Derby Hall (0025)Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift
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