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Postdoctoral Fellow in Computer Science
American University: College of Arts & Sciences: Department of Computer Science
Location
Washington, D.C.
Open Date

Jan 17, 2023

Description

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow. The appointment is a 12-month position, with the possibility of renewal for one additional year, and will commence on August 1, 2023.

This position is part of a collaboration between the Computer Science department at American University, the Environmental Science department at American University, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The successful candidate will become a part of an interdisciplinary team working to visualize global seafood trade data to understand when global seafood trade either improves or threatens food and nutrition security. The project aims at developing novel methods and systems to support the construction and analysis of a global seafood trade network database to advance human-environmental research. The focus of this postdoctoral fellow position at American University will be in analyzing geographic network flow datasets and delivering novel and interpretable representations on the web.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.   

Annual salary is $65,000. 

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu .

The Department of Computer Science is a small but exciting department with a growing student population and strong research achievements. American University has specifically identified Computer Science as one of its targets for growth, with the goal of making it a premium research and teaching unit within the university. Along with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Department of Physics, the Game Lab, the Collaborative for Applied Perceptual Research and Innovation (CAPRI), and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Incubator, the Department of Computer Science has moved into the brand-new Don Myers Technology & Innovation Building.  A proposal for a combined Ph.D. program with the Mathematics and Statistics Department as well as the Game Lab is also in the works. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at http://www.american.edu/cas/ and about the department at http://www.american.edu/cas/cs/.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field on or before August 1, 2023. Candidates must have a strong programming background.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Strong background in interactive data visualization and analysis.
• Expertise in JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, and other technologies supporting website development.
• Experience with server-side web technologies, such as NodeJS and Flask, is preferred
• Experience with online databases, especially network database schema (e.g., Neo4J), is preferred
• Experienced in designing and implementing empirical user studies.
• Experienced with quantitative research methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and mentor undergraduate students.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Research experience in spatial data analysis and/or GIS technologies is preferred.

Application Instructions

Include a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, and copies of recent published papers or working papers. Please contact Prof. Alex Godwin, 202-885-2790, or godwin@american.edu if you have any questions.

Application Process
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not  discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.

American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check. 

American University is required to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). In accordance with the Clery Act, each year American University prepares an Annual Security Report. This report contains campus crime statistics as well as descriptions of Public Safety's services. It is available to all applicants upon request by calling the Department of Public Safety at 202-885-2537 or the Annual Security Report is also available online .

 

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