Columbia University

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The Digital Future Initiative at Columbia Business School is pleased to announce that it is seeking to hire an inaugural DFI Postdoctoral Research Scholar. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will receive a research budget and collaborate on projects of mutual interest with members of the Algorithmic Economy Lab (https://business.columbia.edu/dfi/labs/algorithmic-economy-lab) or the Humans in the Digital Economy Lab (https://business.columbia.edu/dfi/labs/humans-digital-economy-lab).

The ideal candidate will have an interest in conducting research relevant to issues related to either the Algorithmic Economy Lab or the Humans in the Digital Economy Lab. Topics of interest include the study of the deployment of AI tools across business settings, the interface of humans and AI tools, as well as the methodologies underlying such tools. Applicants should have a Ph.D. (or expect to complete theirs by Fall 2024) in a relevant discipline (including operations research, marketing, management, economics, computer science, or a related field) from an accredited institution and have a record of being an outstanding scholar in every respect.

Teaching is not required, but we expect that the applicant will participate in the broader mission of the Digital Future Initiative, for example, aiding in organizing conferences and panel discussions and outreach to students and industry practitioners.

Columbia Business School is a dynamic center of research, with faculty, postdoctoral and visiting scholars, and doctoral students taking a wide range of approaches to social science research with applied implications. More information about Columbia Business School can be found at https://home.gsb.columbia.edu/.

Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a research statement describing research interests and accomplishments; and indicate which topics they would like to work on and which faculty they would like to work with (3) a C.V.; and (4) two letters of recommendation. Please email the materials with subject line “Postdoc Digital Future Initiative” to dfi@gsb.columbia.edu

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and should be submitted by November 15th in order to receive full consideration. We expect to make a selection by April 1st. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2024.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.