Established track record in computational social science
Experience in developing innovative research methods
Demonstrated significant impact on major social science questions
PhD or equivalent in a relevant field
Strong collaborative skills across interdisciplinary teams
Responsibilities
Contribute to collaborative research in computational social science
Engage with multiple social science departments and institutes
Develop innovative methodologies for social science research
Mentor graduate students and early-career researchers
Utilize advanced computing resources provided by the DSAI Institute
Benefits
Access to significant computing and software engineering resources
Position as a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Opportunity to collaborate with multiple leading departments
Affiliation with a prominent institute for social sciences
Engagement in a vibrant academic community focused on impactful research
Full Job Description
Description
A thematic cluster focused on the computational social sciences was selected as a recruitment area to be affiliated with the DSAI Institute. The Departments of Political Science, Sociology, and the SNF Agora Institute in collaboration with the BDP program seek established faculty candidates in computational social science. The appointment will be in a social science department in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and in one or more additional units to be determined based on the candidate's expertise. The search committee includes representatives from Political Science, Sociology and the SNF Agora Institute.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have achieved substantial impact in computational social science through the development and/or use of innovative methods to address major questions in social science. We anticipate making at least three appointments to form a cluster in computational social science. Successful candidates will be Bloomberg Distinguished Professors and will have access to significant computing and software engineering resources through Johns Hopkins' new DSAI Institute.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and research statement to Interfolio. Applications will be considered until positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed as they get submitted. For questions about Interfolio, call [redacted] or email [redacted].
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a private research university that was founded in 1876. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields, including arts and sciences, engineering, business, education, medicine, nursing, and public health. Johns Hopkins University is known for its research in the areas of medicine, public health, and engineering. The university has a strong commitment to community service and social justice, and it has been ranked as one of the top universities in the United States.
