Research Scientist- Department of Sociology

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Job Title:

Research Scientist- Department of Sociology

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Sociology

The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks a Research Scientist to work on research focused on several areas of priority in the social sciences. These areas include: 1) economic precarity in aging families; 2) disparities in family functioning, health and well-being, especially as related to inequalities in assets and debts; 3) spatial inequality in Ohio and nationally. The Research Scientist will also make contributions to expanding the Institute for Population Research (IPR) thematic areas (especially Family Demography; Adolescent to Young Adult Development; and Space and Place) and all three of the Center for Aging Families (CAF) research themes (the changing demography of aging families; aging family health; and health disparities in aging families).

The Research Scientist will conduct quantitative data management and analysis, and lead and manage qualitative components of multi-method studies.  They will manage IRBs for team projects and contribute to writing grants to federal fundings agencies and private foundations.  The Research Scientist will assist with the management of the OSU-WI Consumer Credit Panel, and work on additional linkages of the Credit Panel to Ohio administrative data as well as potentially linkages to Census Bureau data through the OSU Federal Statistics Research Data Center. This role will mentor junior researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students as appropriate, including through informal collaboration and unit events.

The Research Scientist will primarily work with Dr. Rachel Dwyer and her collaborators, including Drs. Meta Brown and Bruce Weinberg in Economics, as well as additional collaborators in Sociology.

Minimum Education Required

PhD in Sociology. demography, economics, public affairs, or related field required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience managing teams of researchers. Experience managing and/or analyzing large panel datasets and files.

Additional Information:

The Ohio State University is the flagship public university of Ohio. Its main campus is in the state’s capital, Columbus, providing direct access to public sector organizations and practitioners from all levels of government, as well as a large and vibrant nonprofit and philanthropic community. Columbus is the 14th largest city in the United States and has a diverse population and economy and offers many cultural and recreational amenities. Columbus was recently rated by Forbes as the #1 opportunity city in the country and #7 in the best cities for young professionals. Money Magazine rated it #3 for best cities for millennials.

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

Location:

Townshend Hall (0087)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.