The Big Data Institute in the Fox School of Business at Temple University invites applications for one or two post-doctoral research positions on big data analytics. We are seeking candidates that have a record of scholarship under the rubric of “big data” (e.g., analysis of large datasets, data mining, machine learning, database management, pattern classification, network analysis) who have the potential to work in an interdisciplinary team to publish in premier journals. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and they should be able work with both academics and industry partners to engage in various big data projects.
Candidates may come from different backgrounds, such as computer science, statistics, econometrics, information sciences, or a related field, but preference will be given to candidates with experience working with social scientists. They should be familiar with common computer science and statistical techniques, such as SQL, R, Python, and they should be familiar with theories and techniques on data mining, pattern analysis, machine learning, Bayesian decision theory, parameter estimation, decision trees, game theory, structural analysis, or data sciences. The post-doctoral fellows are expected to collaborate with faculty at the Big Data Institute, but they can also pursue their own independent research agenda.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank and qualifications. The position is for 2 years with the possibility to continue after that point. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
Applications should include a cover letter and (a) full curriculum vitae, (b) a brief statement of research interests, (c) evidence of excellence in research, and (d) the names and contact info of three references. Please send all materials to: Dr. Paul A. Pavlou at pavlou@temple.edu. We only review electronic submissions; please do not send paper applications.
Temple University is located in Philadelphia, serves 34,000 students, and is one of the three major state-related, research universities in Pennsylvania. Established in 1918, the Fox School of Business is the largest, most comprehensive business school in the Greater Philadelphia region, and among the largest in the world with over 6,000 students, 145 full-time faculty and more than 51,000 alumni.
The Fox School mission statement includes a focus on three driving forces of the economy: globalization, information technology (IT), and entrepreneurship. The Fox School's programs are among the best in the world and are highly ranked by the Financial Times, The Economist, U.S. News and World Reports, Forbes, Princeton Review, and Computerworld. The Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) places Fox in the Top 1% of institutions worldwide cited for research in the field of business and economics.
The Big Data Institute’s overall goal is to explore how large-scale data can transform organizations, markets, government, the private and public sector, and society in general. The Big Data Institute aims to advance scientific inquiry and academic scholarship on data sciences and data analytics and serve as a bridge for translational science between academia, industry, and society with real-world applications.
Temple University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and specifically invites and encourages applications from women and minorities. Additional information is available from the university, college, and department websites at: http://www.temple.edu, http://www.fox.temple.edu, and www.fox.temple.edu/bigdata.
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Paul A. Pavlou, PhD
Milton F. Stauffer Professor of Information Technology and Strategy
Associate Dean of Research, Doctoral Programs, and Strategic Initiatives & Chief Research Officer
Co-Director, Big Data Institute
Fox School of Business, Temple University
http://www.fox.temple.edu/pavlou/------------------------------