Post Doctoral Research Associate

The Office of Population Research at Princeton University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on a project pertaining to ethnic and social disparities in health among Latinos. The candidate should have strong methodological skills and experience in working with large survey data sets. Training in demography and/or epidemiology is desirable. Appointment is for one year, with possible renewal, to begin as early as February, 2011 and as late as September 1, 2011. Ph.D. in related discipline required.

To apply, link to http://jobs.princeton.edu to complete an application. Please, include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, writing samples, and three references. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For information about how to voluntarily self-identify, please link to http://www.princeton.edu/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm.

NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Office of Population Research at Princeton University invites applications for an NIH postdoctoral fellowship. Candidates must have completed an MD or a PhD in demography, sociology, statistics, or other relevant field before appointment. Holders of NIH fellowships must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Appointment is for one year, with possibility of renewal, and a start date of September 2011.

To apply, link to http://jobs.princeton.edu to complete an application. Please, include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, 1-3 page projected research plan, writing samples, and appropriate supporting material. Screening of applicants will start on February 1, 2011 and continue until position is filled. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

The Yale University Department of Anthropology is currently seeking applicants for a  tenure track position in human evolutionary demography at the level of Assistant  Professor. Suitable areas of interest include the active demographic assessment of  modern human populations, including foragers, horticulturalists, and other non western  populations, as well as non human primate populations. Potential research areas could  include differential patterns of fertility and mortality, aging and senescence, sex ratios,  and evolutionary medicine. The ability to collaborate with existing faculty in  anthropology and develop new courses in conjunction with human evolutionary biology,  genetics, primatology, and paleontology would be highly desired.

Yale University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Yale values  diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly encourages applications  from, and nominations of, women and underrepresented minorities.    Applications should include a CV, statement of research and teaching interests.  Electronic application submissions are encouraged.  Please send PDF applications to  facultysearch.anthropology@yale.edu or mail to The Chair, Evolutionary Demography  Search, Department of Anthropology, Yale University, P.O. Box 208277, New Haven, CT  06520 8277. Review of applications to begin December 1, 2010.

Type:  Exempt

Work Unit:  Health & Human Development

Department:  Department of Biobehavioral Health

Job Number:  33186

Date Announced: 10/08/2010

The Department of Biobehavioral Health seeks a bilingual and biliterate (Spanish and English) project associate who will manage research projects within the Bio-Qualitative Research Lab (BioQUAL) at The Pennsylvania State University. The successful candidate will work closely and communicate regularly with the BioQUAL director to oversee various projects involving the health of Mexican immigrant farmworkers and other diverse groups; assist the BioQUAL director in developing project related materials, including translation and transcription of materials from Spanish to English and vice versa; assist the BioQUAL director in needed project roles, including recruitment, data collection and analysis. Requires Master’s degree plus one year of work-related experience, or Bachelor’s degree plus five years of work-related experience. Individual must be bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English; possess strong organizational and communication skills; have knowledge of issues facing immigrant and/or Hispanic groups; have ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and to travel to various research sites in Pennsylvania and Texas. Experience and proficiency in research statistics required (software packages such as SAS, STATA, or SPSS). Experience in qualitative data collection and analysis a plus (software packages such as Atlas.ti or Nvivo), if not applicant must be willing to be trained in qualitative data collection and analysis. This is a fixed- term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with good possibility of re-funding. This is a 75% full-time equivalency (FTE) job. Hours are 30 hours per week for twelve months. Full Penn State Benefits included. To apply, send cover letter, resume and names and addresses of three professional references to Dr. Shedra Amy Snipes, The Pennsylvania State University, 315 Health and Human Development East, University Park, PA 16802 or fax to (814) 863-7525 or email to sas84@psu.edu.

McGill University. Sociology. Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, commencing August 1st, 2011. (While the appointment is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor, appointment at the rank of Associate may be possible under exceptional circumstances.)

We are looking to expand our strength in the area of Population Dynamics. Within this substantive area, all research foci are of interest. But research with a focus on migration or aging is particularly welcome.

This position is part of an initiative in the Faculty of Arts to become a major centre for research and teaching on population dynamics. The ideal candidate will exhibit interest in and a capacity for interdisciplinary work with related disciplines such as economics and epidemiology. Ability to teach quantitative methods (including demographic methods) is expected. For more information about our Department, visit our website at www.mcgill.ca/sociology.

Interested persons should write to: Chair, Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology, McGill University, Stephen Leacock Building, Room 713, 855 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 2T7, enclosing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a sample of work. Letters from three referees should be submitted directly to the department on behalf of the candidate.

To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by October 25, 2010 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification. The language of instruction at McGill is English; however a working knowledge of French is an asset.

The University at Albany, SUNY. The Department of Sociology at the University at Albany invites applications for a tenure track position to begin Fall 2011 (contingent on final budget approval), with competitive salary. Candidates are sought in either of the following two areas:

1. Demography; rank open but with preference given to candidates at the Associate or Full level and who have experience obtaining external funding. Candidates in this area should contribute to the research agenda of the Center for Social and Demographic Analysis. For more, see the website: http://www.albany.edu/csda/.

2. Our second priority is for a candidate at the Assistant Professor level who conducts qualitative and/or ethnographic research. The substantive area is open but we are especially interested in someone who works in the area of culture, gender, or urban. Candidates must demonstrate the potential for excellence in research and exhibit a strong commitment to teaching and service. Candidates with PhDs are preferred, but ABDs within one year of completion will be considered. Degree(s) must be from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization. Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference; finalists will be asked to provide additional materials related to research and teaching. Applications will be screened beginning October 1. The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer. All materials should be addressed to: Search Committee, Department of Sociology, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, New York 12222.

The Department of Sociology at the University of Colorado at Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track position in Environmental Sociology. We anticipate hiring at the assistant professor level, although applications at other levels will be considered from those who would strengthen the Department’s diversity. The position requires a Ph.D. in Sociology (or closely related discipline), and demonstrated competence in the area of Environmental Sociology.  Candidates who are close to finishing their Ph.D.s are also encouraged to apply.  The successful candidate is expected to meet multiple departmental needs, including teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Review of applications will begin on October 22, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting #810877, which should include a letter of interest, along with a current CV, writing samples, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Candidates should also have three letters of recommendation submitted to JobsAtCU. Please direct inquiries to Environmental Sociology Search Committee, Department of Sociology, 327 UCB, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309-0327. See www.colorado.edu/ArtsSciences/Jobs/ for full job description.

Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral
research in any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of
engineering, law/business/public administration or any relevant interdisciplinary field within the last five years are
eligible to apply.
The program takes place in Washington, D.C. and is open to all U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who meet the
criteria. However, non-U.S. citizens must be currently enrolled in a U.S. university and have proof of holding
valid J-1 or F-1 status.
Session Dates
Winter/Spring: January 24-April 15, 2011
Fall: August 29 through November 18, 2011

Please visit www.national-academies.org/policyfellows for details on criteria, application instructions, and
access to the online application and reference forms. Please note the requirement for submission of an
online reference from a mentor/adviser.
Application Deadline Dates
Winter/spring program: October 15, 2010
Fall program: MAY 1, 2011
(Candidates may apply to both sessions concurrently.)

The Department of Sociology invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of demography starting in August 2011. The position will be filled at the beginning assistant professor level. Area of specialization within demography is open. BGSU has a growing and active doctoral program in demography that is buttressed by two federally funded research centers. The NICHD-funded Center for Family and Demographic Research provides a multidisciplinary academic environment dedicated to innovative research on the well-being of children, youth, and families (see www.bgsu.edu/organizations/cfdr/). The National Center for Family & Marriage Research (http://ncfmr.bgsu.edu/), the sole ASPE/HHS-funded center in the nation, supports scholarship by BGSU faculty as well as researchers around the country on the linkages between family structure and the well-being of children, adults, families, and communities. The Sociology Department’s doctoral specializations are demography, family, social psychology, and criminology. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research and a strong commitment to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. A Ph.D. in Sociology or related field is required at time of employment.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference (under separate cover) to:

Professor Susan Brown
Chair, Demography Search Committee
Department of Sociology
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403-0222.

Applications must be postmarked by September 15, 2010. Full position posting is available by clicking on the employment opportunities link at: www.bgsu.edu/departments/soc/

The Department of Sociology at Harvard University seeks to fill a full-time position as Senior Lecturer beginning July 1, 2011. They seek candidates with demonstrated excellence in, enthusiasm for, and commitment to undergraduate teaching. Candidates should also have outstanding academic administrative abilities. The position requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Substantive areas of research and teaching are open.

Full announcement is available at: http://www.wjh.harvard.edu/soc/. Click on employment opportunity to open PDF. Lecturer position is on page 2.

The PRI Library has received announcement of a tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of demography in the Department of Sociology at Bowling Green State University. Full announcement and application instructions are available at http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/soc/. Click on employment opportunities link for posting PDF.