Job Description

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Data-driven Decision-making in Advertising Research Tracking Code: req863 Faculty of Business and Information Technology Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Limited Term Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement Posting Date: November 3, 2023 Closing Date: December 4, 2023 Job Summary:
The Faculty of Business and IT at Ontario Tech University has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) to join the research team at the Research Excellence Chair in Marketing Analytics and Decision Models. The successful candidate will work independently under the direct supervision of Dr. Salma Karray. The post-doctoral fellowship will have the opportunity to analyze large datasets in marketing. The position is offered for one year at a salary of $50,000 per year, with possibility of renewal.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary research team to develop research hypotheses, design data collection strategies, and interpret study results.
• Conduct machine learning and statistical analyses of large marketing datasets (e.g., social media data) to analyze and predict customer reviews and engagement to social media campaigns and other marketing strategies.
• Coordinate research meetings and mentor graduate students.
• Engage in knowledge translation activities.
• Write academic papers and present for peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals.

Required Education:

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  Ph.D. or equivalent in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Management Science, or a related field with a quantitative focus.

Required Experience:

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  Demonstrated outstanding research background in Data Analytics or other related fields.
• Familiarity with Advertising research.
• Proficiency in using Machine Learning techniques.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python or R).
• Ability to independently pursue work and collaborate with others to analyze complex issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in manuscript preparation, publications, and grant proposals.
  
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, responsible, and team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until December 4, 2023 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Ontario Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous Peoples in Canada will be given priority. Ontario Tech University respects people\'s different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle. If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university\xe2\x80\x99s Accessibility Policy. The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Expected Start Date: 1/1/2024 Expected End Date: 1/3/2025