The Ohio State University · 3 months ago
Post Doctoral Scholar in Economics-Labor, Innovation, STEM Education, and Household Finance
Columbus Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Ohio State University is seeking three Post Doctoral Scholars to join the Department of Economics within the College of Arts and Sciences. The role involves studying the economics of science, innovation, and education, while conducting complex scientific studies and advising students on research data analysis.
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Responsibilities
Study the economics of science, innovation, and education, including student debt and outcomes, interdisciplinarity, the STEM workforce and careers, and the effects of investments in research on local economies
Support and conduct detailed complex scientific studies, functioning as a subject expert on one or more phases of the project(s)
Prepare and/or present seminars, talks or lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly the results of research undertaken
Assist in the management of one or more phases of the research effort
Assist in the selection of key research personnel, including undergraduate and graduate students, to work on project(s) undertaken
Work with and coordinate collaborating research staff, providing input on methods and procedures necessary to achieve desired goals
Advise undergraduate and graduate students in the analysis and interpretation of research data
Responsible for the extraction, analysis and presentation of research data
Coordinate the analysis of research findings, preparing detailed summaries for submission to the sponsoring agencies
Responsible for the development of research designs and procedures for data analysis on the project(s)
Write, edit and/or approve progress reports, technical reports and journal articles
Edit grant proposals and draft IRB documents for submission
Assist in the establishment of working relationships with potential sponsors and in the submission of detailed research proposals to governmental and private agencies
Qualification
Required
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in economics, public policy and management, sociology, finance, public health, or computer/library/information sciences by the start of employment
They should have experience in social science research and demonstrate expertise or strong interest in one or more of the following areas: the economics of science and innovation, education, consumer or household finance, urban and regional economics, labor economics, or spatial econometrics
Preferred
The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and experience working with complex data sets, along with evidence of high-quality research in the fields listed above
A demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary research environment is also preferred
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
Founded in 1958
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$52.28MKey Investors
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Nicole Kraft
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