Soc-jobs-list February 2013

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Survey Manager UK Millennium Cohort Study

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI The Centre for Longitudinal Studies in London is recruiting a survey manager for the UK Millennium Cohort Study. This is an excellent opportunity to work on one of the UK's prestigious birth cohort studies at a leading centre for survey research and methodology. Please see below for further details. INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION University of London Survey Manager Centre for Longitudinal Studies Department of Quantitative Social Science Faculty of Policy and Society Salary will be on the Grade 7 salary scale, in the range of £30,424 to £36,298 per annum plus £2,323 London Allowance per annum. The appointment is full-time and is available from 1 April 2013 for three years in the first instance. In view of the nature of the work involved, any offer of appointment will be conditional on a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure. This post represents an exciting opportunity for a survey manager wishing to play a key role in the next stage of the world renowned Millennium Cohort Study (MCS). The MCS is a nationally representative survey of over 19,000 children born in 2000-2001, who are followed over time and have been visited at ages 9 months, 3, 5, 7 and 11 years. You will be part of the team that develops and implements the 6th, Age 14 sweep. Working closely with the rest of the MCS team and the fieldwork contractor, you will help ensure that the survey is delivered to a high standard, with high rates of participation across the multiple instruments that make up this complex, home-based survey. You will have experience of large scale surveys, and an understanding of the particular issues involved in engaging and surveying young people. The ability to manage multiple tasks and to work independently as well as part of a team are important aspects of the post, as is the ability to liaise with the fieldwork organisation and to communicate clearly with both cohort members and their parents, as well as academic and non-academic users of the study. Reference: 7AC-PSQSS-5270 Closing date: 8 March 2013 To apply online please visit http://jobs.ioe.ac.uk<http://jobs.ioe.ac.uk/> or tel 020 7612 6159 We positively encourage applicants from all sections of under-represented communities

11 years, 2 months

Researcher Post at CEPS/INSTEAD (Luxembourg)

by Matteson, Jessica

Fyi Deadline: 24 February 2013 Research position in urban studies Centre for Population, Poverty and Public Policy Studies Research Public Centre CEPS/INSTEAD, Luxembourg Ref. GEODE-A3/13-01 Job description Within the research Department GEODE the candidate will participate in research on mobility behaviours. S/he is expected to contribute to the CURHA project (an international consortium which will collect and analyse detailed data on daily mobility and health outcomes among older adults in contrasted urban settings in Montreal, Paris and Luxembourg) and to other ongoing research projects within the Department, especially in the Cross-border Local Mobility Unit. Requirements The candidate holds a doctorate in urban studies (quantitative geography, spatial analysis, sociology, statistics or economics) and has a post-doctoral experience of 2 to 3 years. The topics of interest are mobility behaviours, health, survey design and elderly. S/he is familiar with the handling and the analysis of surveys (i.e., discrete choice models) and has valuable experience in spatial analysis and GIS (e.g., Arc GIS). Practicing statistical tools (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Stata) will be an asset. Candidate must be fluent in English, French language skills are a real asset. Finally, the candidate must be a team player and able to develop independent research activities within the GEODE research unit. Conditions of employment Annual salary: 66700 to 69000 Euros Type of contract: employee, fixed-term contract Duration of the contract: 2 years, possibility to extend Expected date of start: April 2013 About us CEPS/INSTEAD is a multi-disciplinary research institute under the Ministry of Research of Luxembourg. It is based in Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg). For more information, please visit 4TUwww.ceps.luU4T and 4TUhttp://mobil-t.ceps.luU4T Application Please send your CV, a cover letter, copies of diplomas certifying academic qualifications and two recent publications by email before 24th of February, 2013 to: Valérie Baran HR manager valerie.baran(a)ceps.lu CEPS/INSTEAD 3 Avenue de la Fonte L-4364 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

11 years, 2 months

Employment opportunities - Lecturers on Sociology and reminder re Harvard College Fellow positions

by Ogungbadero, Suzanne

In addition to the Harvard College Fellows position, the Department will be hiring lecturers to fill in next year's curriculum. The position is now posted and below is information about how to apply: The Department of Sociology invites applications for part- or full-time Lecturers in Sociology for academic year 2013-14. Duties include teaching undergraduate elective courses and tutorials. Areas of specialization are open. Ph.D. required by expected start date. Deadline to apply is March 15. Please submit application materials through the ARIeS portal at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4610 The Sociology Department is seeking applications for two College Fellows. Duties will include teaching two undergraduate electives and a junior tutorial in the areas of economic sociology, organizations, urban sociology, health, or culture, with 25% of the appointment reserved for the Fellow's own research. Fellows may also advise and evaluate senior theses. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. or an equivalent terminal degree by the expected start date. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Detailed requirements and information, as well as a link to the online application, are available at http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~facaff/cfp/. Complete applications, including letters of reference, must be submitted by March 1, 2013. Harvard is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. The above may also be found linked into our current web home page at: http://www.wjh.harvard.edu/soc/pages/employment.html Sincerely, Suzanne Suzanne Ogungbadero Coordinator of Academic Affairs Harvard Sociology Department 668 William James Hall 617.495.3507 saw(a)wjh.harvard.edu

11 years, 2 months

FW: Harvard Social Studies: Positions Available for 2013-2014

by Matteson, Jessica

FYI From: Hallowell, Alexandra Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 4:03 PM Subject: Harvard Social Studies: Positions Available for 2013-2014 I'm writing to let you know that the Committee on Degrees in Social Studies at Harvard University is currently accepting applications for two positions, first for part time lecturers for the upcoming academic year, and second for the position of College Fellow, a post that that reserves 25% of the appointment for academic research. If you could pass along the following information to those in your department who may be interested, I would greatly appreciate it. P/T Teaching Fellow: Positions available to teach Social Studies 10, a year-long sophomore social theory course, and/or Social Studies 98, a series of semester-long junior tutorials, which immerse students in focused studies of social science or historical topics and which provide instruction in research methods. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include supervising and evaluating senior theses, academic advising, and conducting senior oral examinations. Lecturer positions are for one year, with the possibility of renewal for two additional years. For more information, and to apply, please go to https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4460. The application deadline is Thursday February 28, 2013. Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. College Fellow: The Committee on Degrees in Social Studies is seeking applications for a College Fellow to teach in Social Studies 10, a year-long introductory social theory course, and also a semester-long junior tutorial, a seminar which immerses students in focused studies of social science or historical topics and which provides instruction in research methods. The fellow will also advise one senior thesis, serve as an academic adviser, grade senior theses, and conduct oral examinations. 25% of the appointment will be reserved for the Fellow's own research. The position is a one-year appointment. Applicants must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. by July 1, 2013. Detailed requirements and information, as well as a link to the online application, are available at http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~facaff/cfp/. Complete applications, including letters of reference, must be submitted by March 1, 2013. Harvard is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me by phone at 617-495-2163<sost-scharff-1:tel:617-495-2163>, or by email at ahallowell(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:ahallowell@fas.harvard.edu>. Sincerely, -- Alexandra Hallowell Staff Assistant Committee on Degrees in Social Studies 59 Shepard Street Cambridge, MA 02138 p: 617-495-2163<sost-scharff-1:tel:617-495-2163> f: 617- 495-2660<sost-scharff-1:tel:617-%20495-2660>

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