We invite applications for two postdoctoral researchers in visual analytics, data science, machine learning, trustable AI, social media analytics, and big data analytics across a wide spectrum of application areas. We are the OU Data Science Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC Center). The DISC Center is a 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, tools and capabilities. The Data Institute for Societal Challenges convenes diverse teams to collaborate to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems and achieve a lasting societal impact. These communities are: * Foundational Data Science * Community and Societal Transformation * The Future of Health * Environment, Energy, and Sustainability * Aerospace, Defense and Global Security DISC works closely with local and international collaborators, including social media experts, sustainability experts, agricultural producers, health and public safety researchers, economists, first responders, computational scientists, businesses, and researchers in science, engineering, and economics. Both beginning and senior postdoctoral candidates are encouraged to apply. Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory. For more information, please send your CV and a one-page research statement to Dr. David Ebert (ebert@ou.edu<mailto:ebert@ou.edu>) or Dr. Gopichandh Danala (danala@ou.edu<mailto:danala@ou.edu> ). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. If you are attending IEEE VIS, let’s meet and discuss! David Dr. David S. Ebert, Gallogly Chair Professor of ECE and CS Associate Vice President of Research and Partnerships Director, Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC) University of Oklahoma Vice President for Publications, IEEE Computer Society 5 Partners Place 201 Stephenson Pkwy, Ste 4600 Norman, OK 73019 ebert@ou.edu<mailto:ebert@ou.edu>
