Senior Research Associate - PDG

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Job Title:
Senior Research Associate - PDG

Department:
Law | Data and Governance

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law seeks a Senior Research Associate for the Program on Data and Governance (PDG). The Program on Data and Governance studies how to govern advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and other innovative uses of personal data to realize their social and economic potential while reducing the risks they pose to privacy, fairness, equity, and accountability.

The Program conducts non-partisan, interdisciplinary research, hosts conferences and speaker events, advises policymakers and businesses and engages students on vital questions regarding the governance of advanced analytics and AI.

Under the direction of the Faculty Director, the Senior Research Associate will manage and implement the Program’s research program. PDG’s research program focuses on the law, policy, ethics, and management of AI and advanced analytics.

The Senior Research Associate will: suggest research directions and priorities; catalyze and support interdisciplinary and applied research collaborations; design, carry out, and manage research using qualitative and quantitative policy and management research methods; implement the appropriate analytical techniques to examine and interpret data; draft articles, white papers, periodical pieces, and content for the Program’s website and social media accounts; draft grant proposals; engage with the Program’s stakeholders and collaborators in academic and non-academic settings; conduct scholarly and public presentations; supervise student interns and graduate research assistants; and perform other relevant duties to support PDG’s activities.

This position must be located in Columbus, Ohio. The position will be posted until midnight on Monday, March 11, 2024. Please submit cover letter and resume/CV.

Salary Range: $53,800-$71,700

QUALIFICATIONS

Please note we encourage all interested candidates to apply even if not exactly fulfilling every requirement and qualification.

Required:

• Master’s Degree, Juris Doctor (J.D.) , or equivalent experience

• Training in qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis

• 4-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education preferred.

Preferred:

• PhD

• Experience in management research.

• 5-7 years of relevant experience or equivalent education preferred.

Additional Information:

Location:
Drinko Hall (0049)

Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

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