Research Assistant Professor in Human Development and Data Science

The Department of Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor in the area of Human Development and Data Science. The primary activity of a Research Assistant Professor is academic research in association with a faculty member or team.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an established research agenda focused on the social contexts associated with physical spaces and their flexible use by actors based on individual needs (e.g., developmental trajectories). Applicants should have a demonstrated record of publication of empirical research in peer reviewed journals that are central in the field of Human Development and/or Data Science. 

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website: http://apply.interfolio.com/101260. Qualified applicants are required to upload the following materials: 1) a cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) contact information for two references; and 4) one sample publication.  Review of applications will begin on March 16th, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity .

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