Soc-jobs-list October 2021

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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

New Boston Fed Research Fellowship Opportunity

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI From: Lamont, Michele <mlamont(a)wjh.harvard.edu> Sent: Monday, October 18, 2021 9:55 AM Could be of interest to our graduate students - particularly those working on low-wage workers From: Graves, Erin M <erin.m.graves(a)bos.frb.org<mailto:erin.m.graves@bos.frb.org>> Date: Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:47 AM To: Graves, Erin M <erin.m.graves(a)bos.frb.org<mailto:erin.m.graves@bos.frb.org>> Subject: New Boston Fed Research Fellowship Opportunity NONCONFIDENTIAL // EXTERNAL Dear Scholars and Advisors, I am writing to spread the word at public policy schools in New England about an exciting new fellowship opportunity at the Boston Fed: Our new Visiting Fellows<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bostonfed.org_care…> program commencing in 2022, with applications due October 31, 2021. This cohort model provides funding ($15,000 each) to support approximately three early/mid-career and established scholars to pursue work on Equitable Employment in a Post-Pandemic Economy. The positions offer scholars across the social sciences the opportunity to join a research community, broaden their network, build a topical field, and publish work to impact policy. We would sincerely appreciate your help promoting awareness of this opportunity by posting it publicly at your institution and/or forwarding it to those in your network who may be interested. Your help would be invaluable to developing a strong, diverse cohort of scholars to engage in advancing Boston Fed community development<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bostonfed.org_comm…> research. Please feel free to reach out to me directly (erin.m.graves(a)bos.frb.org<mailto:erin.m.graves@bos.frb.org>) with any questions. Thanks so much for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon! With appreciation, Erin Graves Senior Policy Advisor Visiting Fellows Program Manager Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

2 years, 6 months

Apply now for Cornell Population Center's 2022-24 Frank H.T. Rhodes Postdoctoral Fellowship

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI ________________________________ From: Meg Cole <mc129(a)cornell.edu<mailto:mc129@cornell.edu>> Sent: Friday, October 8, 2021, 10:24 AM Please share news of the Cornell Population Center (CPC) Frank H.T. Rhodes Postdoctoral Fellowship with your students and colleagues (announcement below, more information here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cpc.cornell.edu_demogr…>). This two-year program supports promising early career scholars in social demography through close collaboration with CPC faculty affiliates. Application review will begin December 1st. For information about CPC faculty affiliates in demography who could serve as intellectual resources for the CPC Rhodes Postdoctoral Fellowship, please visit the CPC Faculty Affiliate list<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__cpc.cornell.edu_leaders…>. For questions, contact Meg Cole (mc129(a)cornell.edu)<mailto:mc129@cornell.edu)>. Postdoctoral Associate of the Cornell Population Center (CPC) at Cornell University: CPC invites applicants for the Frank H.T. Rhodes Postdoctoral Fellowship. The position starts August 15, 2022 and will continue for 2 years, subject to a satisfactory first year evaluation. Selection is based on scholarly potential, ability to work in multi-disciplinary settings, and the support of a CPC faculty affiliate who will serve as mentor. Preference will be given to fellows with research interests in areas broadly related to the CPC's four main areas: families & children; health behaviors & disparities; poverty & inequality; and immigration & diversity. CPC offers an exciting intellectual environment for postdoctoral training in demography, with over 150 affiliated faculty, graduate students, and postdocs. See http://www.cpc.cornell.edu/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cpc.cornell.edu_&d=…> for more information about CPC. Postdoctoral associates will have access to university resources and receive an annual salary plus benefits. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in demography, economics, sociology, or another related social science discipline by August 15, 2022. Applications review will begin December 1, 2021. For more information and to apply, go to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19836<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__academicjobsonline.org…>. ___________________________ Meg Cole, M.P.A. (she/her) Program Administrator Cornell Population Center 2301B MVR Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-1960 mc129(a)cornell.edu<mailto:mc129@cornell.edu> twitter.com/PopulationCU<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_Population…> www.cpc.cornell.edu<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cpc.cornell.edu_&d=…> [cid:image001.png@01D7BC2E.AA85C550]

2 years, 6 months

Brandeis seeking lecturer for Sociology of Body and Health

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI Would you be able to circulate this announcement to your graduate students and any others you think may be interested? Because of late posting, the October 8th deadline is quite soft. Thanks very much, Laura ************************************************************************ The Department of Sociology at Brandeis University seeks an instructor for the course, SOC 83a, Sociology of Body and Health. This four-credit undergraduate course will be taught, in-person, in the Spring 2022 semester. This lower-division course considers the body as a cultural phenomenon intersecting with health, healing, illness, disease, and medicine. Candidates with a PhD or advanced graduate work in sociology and relevant teaching experience will be given preference. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and CV. The deadline for first consideration is October 10, 2021, but we will accept applications until the position is filled. This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509. To apply, please go to: https://brandeis.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/job/Brandeis---Waltham-Ca… Questions can be directed to Laura Miller, Sociology Department Chair, at lamiller(a)brandeis.edu<mailto:lamiller@brandeis.edu>. -- Laura J. Miller Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology Brandeis University 415 South St., MS 071 Waltham, MA 02453-2728 phone: 781-736-2643 email: lamiller(a)brandeis.edu<mailto:lamiller@brandeis.edu>

2 years, 6 months

Postdoc: Weatherhead Scholars Program 2022–2023

by Matteson, Jessica M.

FYI [Text Description automatically generated] Please distribute widely! Call for Applications: Weatherhead Scholars Program 2022–2023 The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invites visiting faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and experienced practitioners to apply to the Weatherhead Scholars Program<https://scholarsprogram.wcfia.harvard.edu/> for academic year 2022–2023. During their time in residence, scholars and fellows are expected to present their research in biweekly Weatherhead Scholars seminars; participate in the biweekly WCFIA Forum; contribute to some of the Center’s many other intellectual activities, including research clusters and/or Epicenter; and engage with the undergraduate and graduate student communities. Scholars and fellows will have a desk in a shared office and access to Harvard’s vast library system. They may also audit courses with the instructor’s permission. Faculty and postdoctoral applicants must possess a PhD at the time of application, and all applicants must agree to be in residence for a minimum of four months (at least three of these during the academic year). See attached brochure. • Visiting Faculty: We will consider faculty in the social sciences from other universities and programs, as well as academics employed by think tanks. They should be able to secure their own funding from sabbatical salary or external grants. • Postdoctoral Researchers: We will consider individuals who have obtained their PhDs in the last three calendar years, or who will have defended by the start of their academic appointment. Some postdoctoral fellowship funding is available through the Weatherhead Center (see below). • Experienced Practitioners: We will consider practitioners with an established record of professional achievement, including civil servants, heads of NGOs, and journalists, among others. All Visiting Fellows are expected to pursue a research project. Applications should be submitted online by November 1, 2021 at 11:59 pm. Postdoctoral Fellowships Two funded postdoctoral fellowship opportunities will be available in 2022–2023 through the Weatherhead Scholars Program<http://scholarsprogram.wcfia.harvard.edu/>: 1) The Raphael Morrison Dorman fellowship supports up to four postdoctoral fellows annually (stipend plus health insurance). 2) Thanks to generous support from the Greek Republic, a new one-year fellowship (stipend plus health insurance) is available for a postdoctoral fellow from any discipline studying the role of Southern European countries in the promotion of economic and cultural cooperation with Africa. Interested candidates for either fellowship are invited to apply<https://scholarsprogram.wcfia.harvard.edu/applying-fellows-program> to the Weatherhead Scholars Program by the deadline of November 1. We will consider all WSP postdoctoral applications for funding from both sources. [cid:image001.jpg@01D7BAB9.677361D0] Erin Goodman Director, Scholars Program Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Harvard University 61 Kirkland St. Cambridge, MA 02138 USA wfcia.harvard.edu<http://www.wfcia.harvard.edu/>

2 years, 6 months

Webinar on Du Bois Program of Research on Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Justice System

by Matteson, Jessica M.

As mentioned previously, this is for those who have completed the PhD. However, perhaps the webinar may be useful to some of you. Please forward to people in your networks who may be doing research in this area. [News from NIJ - Events & Training]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…> Webinar on Du Bois Program of Research on Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Justice System<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…> Webinar Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 1:00 pm ET This webinar will provide guidance to potential applicants to the National Institute of Justice's W.E.B. Du Bois Program of Research on Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Justice System, Fiscal Year 2021<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…> solicitation. The W.E.B. Du Bois Program supports quantitative and quantitative research that furthers the Department's mission by advancing knowledge regarding the intersections of race, crime, violence, and the administration of justice within the United States. In FY 2021 under the W.E.B. Program, NIJ seeks applications for funding of investigator-initiated research examining how observed racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system might be reduced through public policy interventions at any point during the administration of justice. The presenter will discuss the purpose and goals of this funding opportunity; review eligibility requirements; discuss the application process; and highlight useful resources to assist in applying. A Q&A session will conclude this webinar. Live captioning will be available. REGISTER<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…> [Facebook]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…>[Twitter]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…>[YouTube]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…> You received this e-mail because you asked for an alert when we post about upcoming events and trainings. To manage your subscriptions, login to your Subscriber Preferences page<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…>. If you have any questions or problems with the subscription service, visit Subscriber Support<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…>. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Review privacy policies for the Department of Justice<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…> and GovDelivery<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…>. ________________________________ This email was sent to matteson(a)wjh.harvard.edu<mailto:matteson@wjh.harvard.edu> using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of Department of Justice * Washington, DC <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…>[GovDelivery logo]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…><https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lnks.gd_l_eyJhbGciOiJI…>

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