Postdoctoral Research Associate in Data Science and Race, Place, and Equity - Focus: Urban Spaces and Data Justice
The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia invites applications for a full-time, postdoctoral research associate, beginning August 2023 or earlier. The associate will be among 30 funded by an ambitious, University-wide Mellon Foundation Grant on Race, Place, and Equity focused on developing an undergraduate curriculum and advancing graduate and faculty research on the natural and cultural landscapes that encode local and national histories. The grant builds on the University's strengths in teaching about racial equity and democracy as well as on the acute need for reckoning about race and place in Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and the University. The position is appointed for two years, contingent on a successful annual review. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D., preferably in an arts, humanities, or social sciences field, prior to starting the role. The School of Data Science at the University of Virginia was established in 2019 with the largest private gift in its two-century history. The School seeks to set the standard in improving human and social conditions through the use of data, broadly conceived, from their collection and use to the development of novel methods and impactful applications. A core strategy in pursuit of this mission is to be a \"school without walls,\" connecting a diverse range of disciplines and professions through the common language of data. In the context of this initiative, the School seeks candidates who have expertise in digital humanities, critical data studies or an ethics-related field with an emphasis on racial equity and urban spaces. The associate would be part of the Urban Data Equity Lab in the School of Data Science. Within this role, candidates may have expertise in analyzing or visualizing spatial or archival data sets, including maps, archaeological remains, legal records, oral histories, demographic data, municipal open data portals, policy documents, and other sources that inform the connection between race as experienced and race as constructed. Regarding available data, there are opportunities to work with datasets that have been collected by other local projects, including the former Virginia Center for Digital History, which built an archive of photos, letters, and regional censuses relating to racial segregation laws and focused on Charlottesville. Methodologies that integrate macro levels of statistical description with local and situated descriptions are of particular interest. A focus on North America is preferred and transnational comparative studies are encouraged. Broadly speaking, the candidate must demonstrate potential for effective research in areas at the intersection of race, place, and data justice. Among the direct benefits for associates are access to faculty mentoring, participation in a unique cohort in a vibrant initiative, and professional development. More broadly, associates may participate in UVA's diverse system of organizations related to digital humanities and ethics, including the Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities, the Scholars' Lab, the Digital Humanities Certificate Program, and the Institute of the Humanities and Global Studies. In addition to salary and benefits, the program will provide a research funds allocation for the position. TO APPLY: Please visit UVA job board: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for “R0044586” Complete an application online and attach: A cover letter stating your interest in taking the position. A one-page statement describing your research experience and the specific research areas that you would like to explore as part of the postdoc program. A curriculum vita. A one-page diversity statement that summarizes your knowledge of, experience with, and interest in diversity, equity, and/or inclusion. Please include issues of underrepresentation, ethics, bias, and/or disparity and draw a direct connection to your research (and teaching, if any) activities where possible. The name, title, and email address of three faculty referees who have a strong sense of your goals and capabilities and who have agreed to write on your behalf. ***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. *** Review of applications will begin on February 23, and applicants are encouraged to apply by that date. The position will remain open until filled. For questions about the position, please contact Jess Reia ([email protected]). For questions about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O'Coin ([email protected]). The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at the time of the offer per University Policy. For more information about the Race, Place, and Equity Program, please see this web site: https://provost.virginia.edu/subsite/academic-outreach/mellon-race-place-equity-program For more information about the School of Data Science, please see datascience.virginia.edu. For more information about the University of Virginia and the Charlottesville community, please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and embarkcva.com. For more information about benefits available to postdoctoral associates at UVA, visit postdoc.virginia.edu and hr.virginia.edu/benefits. COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines Please visit the UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines webpage prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements and guidelines for employment at UVA. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center, and proud history as a renowned research university. In January of 1819, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s General Assembly chartered what would become the University of Virginia. Entering our third century, the University has served Virginia, the nation, and the world by: educating responsible citizen-leaders; advancing, preserving, and disseminating knowledge; and providing world-class patient care. These responsibilities are enduring and continue to inspire our efforts. The UVA Health System is renowned for providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders, and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The UVA Medical Center and Physicians Group, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education, and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection of benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers an array of other benefits and services to support faculty, staff, and UVA Health team members with their personal and family needs. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and welcome diversity in all forms. For more information on the University of Virginia and the surrounding area, visit our Why UVA and Why Charlottesville webpages
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