Postdoc Opportunity in Data Science & Society at Cornell STS!
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<br>https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13236
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<br>The Department of Science & Technology Studies at Cornell University seeks
<br>a Postdoctoral Researcher to play a major role in a two-year project on
<br>Data Science & Society. We invite applications from scholars with a recent
<br>Ph.D. in science & technology studies (STS) or related fields (e.g.,
<br>sociology, anthropology, law, media studies, information science) and an
<br>active research agenda on the social aspects of data science.
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<br>The Postdoctoral Researcher will be expected to devote 50% time to his or
<br>her own research agenda and 50% time to working with S&TS Department
<br>faculty on developing the Data Science & Society Lab, a new and innovative
<br>course that is part of the Cornell Data Science Curriculum Initiative. The
<br>lab will engage undergraduate students in two components: instruction in
<br>theoretical tools and practical skills for analyzing social and ethical
<br>problems in contemporary data science (e.g., data science as ethical
<br>practice; fairness, justice, discrimination; privacy; openness, ownership,
<br>and control; or credibility of data science); and participation in
<br>interdisciplinary project teams that work with external partners to address
<br>a real-world data science & society problem.
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<br>The Postdoctoral Researcher will have the opportunity to help launch and
<br>shape the initiative, to develop curriculum and engagement projects, build
<br>relationships with external partners and participate in teaching the
<br>course. S/he will work with two S&TS Department faculty members, Malte
<br>Ziewitz and Stephen Hilgartner, who will have primary responsibility for
<br>teaching the course.
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<br>Applicants should send:
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<br> - Cover letter summarizing the candidate's relevant background,
<br> accomplishments, and fit with the position
<br> - CV
<br> - Up to two publications (or writing samples)
<br> - Three letters of recommendation
<br> - A transcript of graduate work (unofficial is acceptable)
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<br>Required Qualifications:
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<br>PhD in science & technology studies (STS) or related fields (e.g.,
<br>sociology, anthropology, law, media studies, information science) and an
<br>active research agenda on the social aspects of data science. ABD students
<br>are eligible to apply, but proof of completion of the Ph.D. degree must be
<br>obtained prior to beginning the position. Recent graduates who received
<br>their Ph.D. during the last five years are especially encouraged to apply.
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<br>The position is available for a Summer 2019 start (as early as July 1). We
<br>will begin to review applications on February 28. Apply at
<br>https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13236. For further information,
<br>please contact Sarah Albrecht, saa9@cornell.edu.
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<br>Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are
<br>a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and
<br>Individuals with Disabilities.
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<br>Malte Ziewitz
<br>Assistant Professor, Mills Family Faculty Fellow
<br>Director of Undergraduate Studies (acting)
<br>Department of Science & Technology Studies, Cornell University
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