Soc-jobs-list January 2010

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Emory Development Studies Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 2010-2011 - due 2/28/10

by matteson＠wjh.harvard.edu

Hi all, I've passed this along within our dept. but thought you may also have candidates that may be interested in applying for this. It's open for political science and sociology as well as anthropology. Please post this announcement for a post-doctoral fellowship at Emory University in your department, as well as share with recent anthropology graduates and other potential candidates. The announcement is posted below and attached to this email as a Word document. Many thanks! Peter D. Little Professor of Anthropology Director, Emory Program in Development Studies Emory University Department of Anthropology 1557 Dickey Drive Atlanta, GA 30322 POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, EMORY UNIVERSITY The Emory Program in Development Studies is seeking a one-year post-doctoral fellow to strengthen its teaching and research in development studies, with a specific focus on the development challenges of weak governance and protracted crises. The position will begin August 15, 2010 and will be renewable for a second year pending budgetary approval. In terms of regional specialization, preference will be given to Sub-Saharan Africa but other regions will be considered. Candidates must have a PhD from one of the following disciplines: anthropology, political science, or sociology. The successful candidate would be expected to pursue her/his own research related to development studies and to teach two courses per year: (1) a new graduate course on development in areas of weak governance and protracted crises; and (2) an undergraduate course of the candidate's choice. Salary will be $48,000 per year with appropriate benefits, including health insurance, and a small research/travel allowance. To apply, please send letter, CV, and the names of three references to Peter D. Little, Professor and Director, Emory Program in Development Studies, Department of Anthropology, 1557 Dickey Drive, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30306. Review of applications begins February 28, 2010. Position will remain open until filled. Emory is an equalopportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Senior researcher position, Migration dept., WZB (SSRC-Berlin)

by matteson＠wjh.harvard.edu

From: Merlin Schaeffer <schaeffer(a)wzb.eu> Date: Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 8:46 AM Subject: job opening at the WZB To: mullerchristoph(a)gmail.com Hi Chris, maybe you know some people who would be interested in a senior researcher position at Migration department of the Social Science Research Center Berlin (WZB) and could forward this call. Knowledge of German is no necessity. Please also feel free to send it over any e-mail lists. Best, Merlin -- Merlin Schaeffer Department "Migration, Integration, Transnationalization" (MIT) Social Science Research Center Berlin (WZB) Reichpietschufer 50 10785 Berlin, Germany Phone: + 49 30 25491-459 Fax: + 49 30 25491-452 http://www.wzb.eu/zkd/mit/people/schaeffer.en.htm

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Brown University/The Watson Institute for International Studies - three year residential visiting fellowships

by Margaret McCone

**The Watson Institute seeks several recent PhDs for three year residential visiting fellowships, beginning July 1, 2010. Successful candidates will pursue their own research and also contribute to the development of collective and collaborative research at the Institute. They will teach one course per semester, chosen in consultation with the Institute’s director, and advise students. The mission of the Watson Institute is to pursue interdisciplinary research on pressing global issues and to foster more direct engagements between scholarship and policy and public debates. The salary is $55,000 (12 month) plus individual health and dental coverage. The search committee will begin reviewing applications <http://www.watsoninstitute.org/application/index2.cfm> on February 15. Brown University is an AA/EEO employer and especially welcomes applications from women and minority candidates. Informal inquiries should be emailed directly to Deborah Healey <mailto:Deborah_Healey@brown.edu?subject=visiting%20fellowships%20-%20website%20inquiry>. The Watson Institute for International Studies website: http://watsoninstitute.org/news_detail.cfm?id=1265 -- Peggy McCone Staff Assistant Department of Sociology Harvard University William James Hall 33 Kirkland Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-3812 (617)496-5794 (fax) mmccone(a)wjh.harvard.edu

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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with expertise in Cyber infrastructure @ Queens College CUNY

by Margaret McCone

Queens College seeks an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with expertise in Cyber infrastructure as applied to population, demographic or epidemiological studies. This is one of a cluster of hires supported by the CUNY Central Office, as such, the incumbent will be expected to interact and cooperate in this initiative to enhance the use of Cyber infrastructure in Research at CUNY. Appointment will be in the one of the following: Sociology, Computer Science, Urban Studies Departments or School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Qualifications Ph.D. with significant research experience in applying cyber infrastructure, especially high performance computing, to problems arising in the fields of population, demography and epidemiology. Examples might include, modeling the impact of spatial patterns and/or the use of very large and diverse data sets. An established research agenda with substantial outside funding support is highly desirable. The successful applicant will be placed in the appropriate department by mutual agreement. This is a tenure track line; and initial tenure may be possible for exceptional candidates. Appointment to the Doctoral Faculty at the Graduate Center of CUNY is open to professors at all ranks, upon review of publication record. Queens College, located in Flushing, New York has a diverse student body of 20,000 students, and is one of the Senior Colleges in the CUNY system. More information is available at www.qc.cuny.edu <http://www.qc.cuny.edu> In all cases applicants should send (1) curriculum vitae, (2) samples of scholarly writing, including published papers and/or funded research proposals; (3) a statement outlining research agenda and teaching interests, and (4) three current confidential letters of recommendation. Andrew A. Beveridge Chair, Cyberinfrastructure Search Department of Sociology 252A Powdermaker Hall Queens College/CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd Flushing, NY 11367 References and other materials should be sent, via email to QCCyberInfra(a)gmail.com <mailto:QCCyberInfra@gmail.com> or by mail or delivery service to the address given above. . Interfolio applications also welcome. If you have any difficulties submitting on-line please use one of the other means outlined. ANY QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS PLEASE CONTACT PROFESSOR BEVERIDGE AT 718-997-2837. Open until filled, application review will begin on January 15, 2010. DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE CUNY ON-LINE APPLICATION SYSTEM WE DO NOT PLAN TO BEGIN APPLICATION REVIEW UNTIL MID-FEBRUARY. The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices. -- Andrew A. Beveridge Prof of Sociology Queens College and Grad Ctr CUNY Chair Queens College Sociology Dept Office: 718-997-2848 Email: andrew.beveridge(a)qc.cuny.edu <mailto:andrew.beveridge@qc.cuny.edu> 252A Powdermaker Hall 65-30 Kissena Blvd Flushing, NY 11367-1597 President, Social Explorer, Inc 50 Merriam Ave Bronxville, NY 10708 Phone 914-337-6237 Cell 914-522-4487 andy(a)socialexplorer.com <mailto:andy@socialexplorer.com> www.socialexplorer.com <http://www.socialexplorer.com> -- Peggy McCone Staff Assistant Department of Sociology Harvard University William James Hall 33 Kirkland Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-3812 (617)496-5794 (fax) mmccone(a)wjh.harvard.edu

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Department of Sociology Postdoctoral Research Fellow @ San Diego State University Research Foundation

by Margaret McCone

The San Diego State University Research Foundation is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology. This position will be located in the Center for Health Equity Research and Policy, housed at SDSU. This scholar will primarily assist with a project titled, "A Social Demography of Racial Health Disparities", which has been funded by the National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD). The Postdoctoral Fellow should have a Ph.D. completed at the time of the appointment in Sociology, Demography, Public Health, or a related area. This fellow should have substantive interests in health disparities, sophisticated quantitative analysis skills, experience working with large data sets, and experience working in interdisciplinary environments. The fellow must have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline before they begin the appointment. Applicants from historically underrepresented populations are highly encouraged. Pay is competitive for NIH Postdoctoral Fellows and includes health insurance, a travel and supplies budget, as well as moving expenses. Expected appointment dates are: 9/1/10-8/31/12. Application review begins 15 February 2010. Please submit a cover letter, CV, two letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to the SDSU Research Foundation website at: https://jobsfoundation.sdsu.edu/ ; search for job #100011. Additional information is available by contacting: Brian K. Finch, Ph.D. Department of Sociology San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182 619-594-6502 email: bfinch(a)mail.sdsu.edu <mailto:bfinch@mail.sdsu.edu> -- Peggy McCone Staff Assistant Department of Sociology Harvard University William James Hall 33 Kirkland Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-3812 (617)496-5794 (fax) mmccone(a)wjh.harvard.edu

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Post doctoral opportunity @ The Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research at Rutgers University

by Margaret McCone

The Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, directed by David Mechanic, offers postdoctoral opportunities for research and training in mental health research. The National Institute of Mental Health provides funding for the program. Trainee stipends range from $37,368 to $51,552 per year, depending on years since completing of the doctorate. The major foci of the program are mental health services research and psychosocial factors in mental health and illness. Participating disciplines include sociology, psychology, psychiatry, history, economics, anthropology, public policy, and social work. Two-year appointments starting June 2010 are available. Further information on the Institute and training program faculty is available at: http://www.ihhcpar.rutgers.edu. The program seeks to promote diverse approaches to mental health research and encourages applicants from backgrounds underrepresented in mental health services research and from persons with disabilities who can bring varying perspectives to mental health issues. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by June 30, 2010 and should send a CV, statement of research interests, and three letters of reference by April 1, 2010. Only citizens, non-citizen nationals, or persons lawfully admitted for permanent residence are eligible for these positions. For further information, write or email: Allan Horwitz Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 30 College Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1293 avhorw(a)rci.rutgers.edu -- Peggy McCone Staff Assistant Department of Sociology Harvard University William James Hall 33 Kirkland Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-3812 (617)496-5794 (fax) mmccone(a)wjh.harvard.edu

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Bowdoin College tenure track position in Sociology

by Gretchen Gingo

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