The Department of Political Science at Ohio State University invites applications, at the full or associate professor level, for the Andrei Baronov and Ratmir Timashev Chair in Data Analytics. Ideal applicants will have a sustained and substantial body of work developing and utilizing data analytic and/or artificial intelligence tools for analysis of socio-political questions. The position is open with respect to substantive focus or disciplinary subfield in Political Science.

Requirements include a doctorate in a relevant field, a capacity to integrate methodological insights with substantive research demonstrated through a record of scholarly excellence, and evidence of the promise of its continuation. In addition, a strong record of external grant funding, successful mentorship of graduate students, and a willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaborative efforts are desirable

Candidates for this position should expect to:
• Conduct research on advanced topics in the application of data analytics and AI to social scientific questions,
• Mentor and teach in these and related areas at the undergraduate and/or graduate level,
• Engage with interdisciplinary efforts focused on data analytics and/or AI.

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via The Ohio State University Careers website at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Andrei-Baronov-and-Ratmir-Timashev-Chair-in-Data-Analytics_R93609-1

Additional materials may be requested by the search committee as part of its ongoing review of candidates. Applications will be considered until the position is filled, but applicants should apply by February 1, 2024, to guarantee full consideration.

For questions regarding this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Jan Box-Steffensmeier (box-steffensmeier.1@osu.edu).