Post Doctoral Scholar
The Ohio State University

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Job Title:Post Doctoral Scholar

Department:Arts and Sciences | Political Science

The Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA) at The Ohio State University invites applications for up to three Post Doctoral Scholar positions to contribute to ongoing projects including the Shop Class for Democracy and Connecting to Congress.

The Shop Class for Democracy initiative consists of a large series of online deliberative forums for all first-year students across all OSU campuses, casting off a large amount of survey data. The project will then conduct program evaluation and academic research on the role of deliberation in political socialization through use of survey research skills, quantitative analysis in R (regression/longitudinal, network analysis, text-as-data), and experience managing large research projects.

The Connecting to Congress project involves analysis, interpretation, and reporting on a large, multi-modal, and ongoing dataset focused on a series of Deliberative Town Halls between members of Congress and their constituents. Skills and experience with quantitative analysis in R (e.g., text-as-data, NLP), qualitative skills (e.g., analyses and interpretation of elite interviews), and familiarity with the legislative politics and representation literatures will be relied upon for success in this role.

There is some flexibility concerning start date, bur preference will be given to candidates available to start by August 8, 2022. Initial term will be one year with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.

Application materials should include a CV, personal statement, writing sample, and contact information for two references.

Required Qualifications
A PhD in Political Science or related field is required by the start of employment.

Desired Qualifications
Successful candidates will have some mixture of skills and experience in the following areas: survey research; quantitative analysis in R; qualitative research; managing large research projects; and the legislative politics and representation literatures.

Additional Information:

The Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks up to three Post Doctoral Scholars to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.

Location:Derby Hall (0025)

Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:First Shift

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