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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Positions at the Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC)</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">We are the University of Oklahoma Data Science Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC Center).  The DISC Center is a new campus-wide institute in the Vice President for Research
 and Partnerships office. Our mission is to empower transdisciplinary research and collaboration to drive convergent solutions to societal challenges in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world through data science research, data-enabled tools, and capabilities.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">DISC is unique in its focus on the broader impact of data science, interactive analytics, visual analytics, explainable AI, human-guided AI, and data-enabled technologies to solve pressing social issues in
 areas including as aerospace, defense, and global security; community and societal transformation; the future of health; digital humanities, as well as the environment, energy, and sustainability through transdisciplinary collaboration.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">We are currently expanding and are looking for both a full-time research scientist and a Postdoctoral Researcher. We also welcome Ph.D. applications and do offer funding contingent upon acceptance. Please
 see below the summaries for more details. Please contact David Ebert (</span><a href="mailto:ebert@ou.edu"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">ebert@ou.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">) with any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Position Summaries<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">Research Associate:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">As the Research Associate/Research Scientist for the Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC), this position will serve as one of the institute’s key researchers, analysts, and software
 developers. The team member will perform data analysis, data pre-processing, and research and develop prototype analytic, machine learning, and visual analytics tools. To learn more about this position,
</span><a href="https://apply.interfolio.com/88441"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">please click here.</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Post Doctoral Researcher:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher
<b><u>with Summer or Fall start dates</u></b> in visual analytics, data science, machine learning, trustable AI, social media analytics, and big data analytics across a broad spectrum of application areas.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The successful candidate will perform duties including:</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Research in visual analytics in application domains including social media analysis, interactive and explainable AI, sustainable food-energy-water systems public safety, crisis management, functional soil mapping, precision agriculture,
 social justice, precision medicine, and public health. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo7">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Research in Foundational Data Science with a specific focus on trustable and scientific AI<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Assist in drafting successful research grant proposals.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Lead research activities within the group, including project management and stakeholder engagement.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Assist in supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt">Interface with renowned academic research groups at and beyond OU.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">To apply</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Please send your CV and a one-page research statement to Dr. David Ebert (</span><a href="mailto:ebert@ou.edu"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">ebert@ou.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">) and Dr.
 Audrey Reinert (</span><a href="mailto:areinert@ou.edu"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">areinert@ou.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt">). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. For more information on this
 position, please see the attached document.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.<span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Dr. David S. Ebert,  Gallogly Chair Professor of ECE and CS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Associate Vice President of Research and Partnerships<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Director, Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">University of Oklahoma 
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">5 Partners Place<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">201 Stephenson Pkwy, Ste 4600<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Norman, OK 73019<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:ebert@ou.edu"><span style="color:blue">ebert@ou.edu</span></a>                         </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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