Soc-jobs-list January 2020

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by Matteson, Jessica M.

Hi, all! I'm just doing a little clean-up and wanted to make sure that everyone on this lists wants to stay on this list. For the various options (subscribe/unsubscribe), please go to https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/soc-jobs-list Best, Jessica

1 month, 4 weeks

Senior Researcher at Max Planck in the Area of Economic Sociology

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI The Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) is seeking a senior researcher in the area of economic sociology to join a research project on private wealth, headed by Professor Jens Beckert. The project is funded by the Leibniz Prize awarded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The position is available from October 1, 2020 or by agreement. For more information about the project, please go to www.mpifg.de/projects/leibniz-research-group<http://www.mpifg.de/projects/leibniz-research-group>. Applicants are required to have completed a PhD in sociology, political science, or economics, and show promise of excellence in their publication record. Expertise in quantitative methods and creating databases is also essential, as is an excellent command of German and English. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to pursue a habilitation and to teach at the International Max Planck Research School on the Social and Political Constitution of the Economy (IMPRS-SPCE, imprs.mpifg.de). The position is available for an initial three-year period, with the possibility of a further three years following successful evaluation.

4 years, 3 months

3+3 years postdoctoral position, research group Varieties of Egalitarianism, Konstanz

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI 3+3 years postdoctoral position, research group Varieties of Egalitarianism, Konstanz: The Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Konstanz invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (3+3 years, starting 07/2020 or later) to join the Emmy Noether research group “Varieties of Egalitarianism: Mapping the Politics of Inequality with Online Crowdcoding”, directed by Alexander Horn and funded by the German Research Foundation. Applications are open to highly motivated postdocs with a focus on parties, policies, and inequalities. The project aims to contribute to a better understanding of the role of parties in the politics of inequality. The group will study how parties in OECD countries conceive of (in)equality, how this has changed, and if/how these changes have affected policy profiles and (in)equality outcomes. Together with the group leader, the successful applicant will 1) collect data on parties’ changing equality concepts, 2) carry out descriptive analyses, and 3) analyze linkages to policy strategies and various (mostly economic) inequality measures. Individually, the postdoc 4) will be responsible for one of three case studies. The position comes without teaching obligation (but the possibility to teach) and will leave room for independent research. The postdoc will join the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”, which hosts the research group together with the working group Comparative Political Economy. The funding for the research group also covers conferences and advanced methodological training for the postdoc. Selection criteria are interest in the politics of inequality, experience with data collection, the ability to perform quantitative analyses, and a motivation to master crowdcoding. The ideal candidate has published in international journals/shows the potential to do so. Your responsibilities * Collect data on parties’ equality concepts * Map how equality concepts have changed * Study determinants of policy and inequality * Publish with the two other group members Your competencies * PhD, e.g., in politics, economics, sociology * Experience with large-N data collection * Excellent quantitative methods skills * Knowledge of statistical software (Stata, R) * Interest in inequality/politics of inequality * Fluency in English, ideally reading skills in German, or French, or Danish, or Swedish * Ability to work in a team yet independently We offer * Vibrant research environment and team * Funding for advanced methods training * Salary Scale E 13 TV-L, 100% position, long-term contract * Relocation support (2000 Euro) * Research focus, no teaching obligation Questions can be directed to the PI Alexander Horn via e-mail: alexander_horn(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:alexander_horn@fas.harvard.edu>. We look forward to receiving your application including a letter of motivation and a detailed CV until 12 February 2020 via our Online Application Portal, in a single PDF-file. For the complete call and to apply, go to: https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/a90913b65aa4d9063c5719a571b1521b…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__stellen.uni-2Dkonstanz…> To download the complete call as pdf, go to: https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/typo3temp/secure_downloads/107556/0/c9d4924…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.exc.uni-2Dkonstanz…> For the project homepage and the project proposal, go to: https://www.exc.uni-konstanz.de/en/inequality/our-research/projects/emmy-no…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.exc.uni-2Dkonstanz…> Best wishes, Alexander Horn Dr. Alexander Horn John F. Kennedy Memorial Fellow 2019/2020 at: Center for European Studies, Harvard University Tel: (+1) 617 998 5424 https://ces.fas.harvard.edu/people/alexander-horn for more info go to: Aarhus University Profile<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__pure.au.dk_portal_en_pe…> Emmy Noether Group Varieties of Egalitarianism<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.exc.uni-2Dkonstanz…> https://twitter.com/_Alex_Horn<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_-5FAlex-5F…>

4 years, 3 months

HBS RA positions

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI I'm writing from Research Staff Services at HBS, where I support our Recruiting Manager, Andressa Martins, in hiring Research Associates. We currently have two openings that may be of interest to sociology students and alumni, and I was hoping you may be able to share it with anyone you see fit. Tom Eisenmann<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.hbs.edu_faculty_Pa…> is studying startup founders to analyze the factors that lead to their success or failure. He's looking for someone with experience building surveys using Qualtrics. The ideal has strong experience with survey design, and can be a sparring partner for survey concepts and wording. He or she will also review and analyze the survey results in Stata or R. Shunyuan Zhang<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.hbs.edu_faculty_Pa…> is studying consumer behavior. She's looking for someone to help design a survey, and collect and analyze the results. If you have any questions, or know of anyone interested who might like to be in touch, please feel free to email me or Andressa (cc'd) directly. Thanks for your time, Becky Wickel Recruiting Coordinator, Research Staff Services Harvard Business School Baker Library Boston, MA 02163 Email: rwickel(a)hbs.edu<mailto:rwickel@hbs.edu> Fax: 617-496-4670 she / her / hers

4 years, 3 months

Two-Year Post-Doctoral Position in Critical Criminology, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA

by Matteson, Jessica M.

College of the Holy Cross<http://www.essnet.org/college-of-the-holy-cross/> POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a Two-Year Post-Doctoral Position in Critical Criminology to begin in August 2020. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching interests focus on racial inequalities in the criminal justice system including but not limited to policing and surveillance, mass incarceration, historical criminalization of racial minorities, criminalization of immigrant communities, criminalization of juvenile racial minorities, racialized gender inequalities in criminal justice, and/or criminalization of political activists. This position carries a 2-1 teaching load. Post-doctoral fellows are eligible for travel support and reimbursement of relocation costs within the College's published policies. All full-time appointments offer competitive salaries and include full benefits. To learn more about faculty life at the College & the Worcester area, candidates are encouraged to visit http://holycross.edu/join. QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must demonstrate commitment to, and either excellence in or potential for, undergraduate teaching at the introductory and advanced levels as well as scholarly achievement. Ph.D. in Sociology required. Strong preference will be given to those who have received their Ph.D. in the last 3 years (since 2016). For those currently enrolled in a doctoral program, Ph.D. must be completed by August 2020. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please submit a cover letter addressing the position requirements listed above, curriculum vitae, statement on teaching, transcripts, and three confidential letters of recommendation. In your cover letter, in addition to describing your research and teaching interests, please address the ways you might contribute to and further the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see: http://holycross.edu/missio<http://holycross.edu/mission>n), and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Previous teaching experience or advising diverse students is an asset. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity. The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit all application materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/72022 Review of applications will begin on January 15 and continue until the position has been filled. Initial interviews of selected applicants will take place in early February. We will conduct these preliminary interviews by Skype. Questions about this search may be directed to Melissa F. Weiner at mfweiner(a)holycross.edu<mailto:mfweiner@holycross.edu>. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT The College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,000 students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a medium-sized city 45 miles west of Boston. The College seeks faculty members whose scholarship, teaching, advising, and on- and off-campus service demonstrate commitment to the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. Holy Cross aspires to meet the needs of dual-career couples, in part through its membership in the Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts and the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (http://www.newenglandherc.org<http://www.newenglandherc.org/>). The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action in the workplace.

4 years, 3 months

Postdoc on "Free Speech Battles" at the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy (University of Pennsylvania)

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI From: Roth, Matthew D <maroth(a)sas.upenn.edu> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2020 11:03 AM To: Roth, Matthew D <maroth(a)sas.upenn.edu> Subject: Postdoc Position on "Free Speech Battles" at the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy (University of Pennsylvania) The Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy at the University of Pennsylvania seeks applications for the Mitchell Center Postdoctoral Fellowship linked to our 2020-2021 series, "Free Speech Battles." See below for details. MITCHELL CENTER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ON "FREE SPEECH BATTLES" CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2020-2021 Academic Year Application Deadline: February 16, 2020 Apply through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/72667<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__apply.interfolio.com_7…> The University of Pennsylvania's Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy invites applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in any discipline whose research is pertinent to the theme of the Center's 2020-2021 faculty workshop series, "Free Speech Battles." In addition to pursuing independent research, the postdoctoral fellow is expected to attend and participate in Mitchell Center events; teach one undergraduate course related to their academic interests; co-lead a research seminar for Mitchell Center undergraduate fellows; and attend other Mitchell events whenever possible. The stipend is $53,800 plus benefits, including health insurance. Free speech has re-emerged in recent years as a significant political rallying cry, as political polarization and shifting cultural sensitivities have intensified the struggles in many democratic countries over the boundaries of acceptable speech. These struggles are far from new, but in the contemporary context emerging media platforms have presented new challenges to the regulation and protection of open expression. In this environment, businesses and civil-society organizations throughout the world contend with issues of political speech and related boycotts, while in the U.S., social and legal developments require us to rethink our interpretations and implementation of the First Amendment. In its 2020-2021 theme year, "Free Speech Battles," The Andrea Mitchell Center examines both the contentious history of free expression and the ongoing developments that have made it once again a central issue in democratic societies. Global in its outlook, multifaceted in its purposes, the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy seeks to contribute to the ongoing quest for democratic values, ideas, and institutions throughout the world. In addition to hosting speakers from the fields of academia, journalism, politics, and public policy, the Mitchell Center supports undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral research. It continues the legacy of the Penn Program for Democracy, Citizenship, and Constitutionalism, which fostered interdisciplinary scholarship from 2007 to 2017. QUALIFICATIONS International scholars are welcome. Applicants should have received the PhD no earlier than May 2015 but must have completed all requirements for the PhD by September 30, 2020. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Apply through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/72667<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__apply.interfolio.com_7…> Deadline: February 16, 2020 In addition to the Personal and Profile information requested by Interfolio, the following information and documents will be required: Information 1. Email Address 2. Home Telephone Number 3. Mobile Telephone Number 4. Country of Citizenship 5. Country of Permanent Residence 6. Current Position (Indicate your title, department, institution, and City/State). If you are not employed, please state what you are currently doing. Documents to be uploaded 1. CV 2. Title and Description of Two Undergraduate Course Proposals - Single-spaced (one page each) proposals of possible Undergraduate Seminars you would like to teach at Penn. 3. Title and Description of Proposed Research Study - No more than 1,000 words. 4. Confidential Letters of Recommendation (three) - Referees should be asked both to comment on your proposed project and to discuss your qualifications as a teacher. 5. Writing Sample - An article or excerpt of a book or dissertations chapter. (20 page limit.) 6. Cover Letter

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