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February 1, 2015 - July 31, 2015

Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy

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Postdoctoral Fellow, Massive Data Institute

JOE ID Number: 2015-01_111452791
Date Posted: 03/04/2015
Date Inactive: 07/31/2015
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Postdoctoral Fellow, Massive Data Institute
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
Keywords:
Data analytics
Public policy
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The McCourt School of Public Policy seeks postdoctoral fellows with research interests at the intersection of public policy and big data to help build and be a part of the new Massive Data Institute. Applicants can hold a Ph.D. in any discipline but must conduct policy-relevant research that involves large data sets.

The position will include research and teaching as well as some administrative duties in support of the Massive Data Institute. Fellows are expected to engage in their own research, to be active participants in the Massive Data Seminar Series, and to give at least one seminar presentation based on their work while a fellow. Fellows will also teach one course on a big data topic during the spring semester and are expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the McCourt School and the Massive Data Institute by interacting with students and faculty.

Fellowships will be for one academic year (August 1, 2015 to May 30, 2016), with the possibility of renewal. Fellows will receive a stipend of $60,000, plus health insurance coverage, and will be provided with office space.

Additional information is available at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/5362

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
  • Letters of Reference Link
Application deadline: 03/25/2015