The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) seeks a Senior Research Associate. AGI is an independent, non-profit corporation that conducts policy-relevant research on reproductive health issues in the United States and internationally. The position requires a doctoral degree in the social sciences and experience in quantitative research, including survey design, data collection, primary and secondary data analysis, report writing and presentation. Familiarity with the U.S. health care system and policy context, especially fertility control and maternity care services, and with national and international fertility and census data useful. Flexibility and the ability to work well within a team are also important. Position available immediately. Excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Send CV with cover letter to Amy Goodwin, Administrative Assistant, The Alan Guttmacher Institute, 120 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005. AA/EEO.
The Population Division of the U.S. Census Bureau has both immediate and long-term openings in its domestic and international programs for qualified individuals in the areas of demography, sociology, geography, related social sciences, and computer systems. The division covers a wide variety of programs including: Estimates and Projections of the Population, Administrative Records Research, Current Surveys (e.g., the Current Population Survey, the Survey of Income and Program Participation, the Survey of Program Dynamics), and the Decennial Census. The Population Division also has openings in its International Programs Center. The Center is responsible for providing a variety of demographic programs and services abroad as well as producing demographic estimates and projections for all foreign countries. We seek individuals at all levels (BA, MA, or PhD) who are self-starters and highly motivated with excellent analytical, quantitative, computer literacy, and communication skills. Qualified applicants must be US Citizens with at least 15 semester hours of mathematics and statistics, 6 of which must be in statistics. For additional information about these opportunities, you may e-mail: pop@census.gov. To apply, send resume and complete course transcript to: Population Division, Recruitment Committee, US Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233-8800; Fax: 301.457.2481. EEO.
Winner/Wagner & Associates is seeking a program associate to assist in the identification of audiences important to the formulation of population policy. The applicant will have a college degree and 2-3 years of experience. A masters degree in communication, public affairs, or population studies is desirable. For further information, contact Sally Patterson, 1000 Potomac St, NW suite 401, Washington DC 20007; 202.333.2533; Fax: 202.342.0763; Email: wwa@winwagdc.com
Kansas State University, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Sociology, beginning Fall, 1998. They are seeking a sociologist whose research and teaching specialty is demography; preference may be given to migration. A PhD in Sociology is required by the time of appointment. Applicants should submit a letter of application, CV, and three letters of reference to Donald J. Adamchak, Chair, Sociology Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, Kansas State University, Manhattan KS 66506. Review of applications will begin October 15 and continue until the position is filled.
The Department of Sociology, Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for one or more tenure-track assistant professor positions, and one or more senior positions, in the area of demography to begin Fall 1998. Areas of expertise within demography are open. Candidates should have a strong commitment to research and show significant potential in teaching. Senior candidates should also have a distinguished academic reputation, strong teaching and mentoring skills, and a demonstrated record of securing external funding. Please send CV, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation to: Nancy Landale, Chair, Demography Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology, Box JR-2, 201 Oswald Tower, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. Applications received by October 15, 1997 will receive full consideration; however, all applications will be considered until positions are filled. AA/EOE.
The Department of Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Faculty Associate in the Center on Population, Gender, and Social Inequality. PhD required. They are interested in candidates who specialize in demography with an emphasis on development and gender and who have strong quantitative skills. Primary selection criteria are the potential for conducting publishable research and obtaining external grants, as well as teaching competency. Letter of application, CV, and the names of three references (no letters, please) should be sent to: Professor Harriet B. Presser, Demography Search Committee, Department of Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-1315. For best consideration, materials should be received by October 31. EEO/AA.
Child Trends seeks a Research Analyst with interest and/or experience in child development or childhood social indicators. A background, and education at least at the Master's degree level in psychology, sociology, demography, or economics is desirable. The individual will be responsible for conducting assigned parts of social science research projects under direction. Interested applicants should mail or fax their resume and graduate transcripts to Personnel Department, Child Trends, 4301 Connecticut Ave NW suite 100, Washington DC 20009; Fax: 202.362.5533.
The Department of Population Studies, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
invites applications for visiting positions either at the postdoctoral
or Senior Faculty level. Demographers with a sociology background are especially
welcome. Applicants for the postdoctoral position should have completed
their PhD within the last three years. Postdoctoral positions are for 9-12
months. Senior positions are for one semester. These visiting positions
are funded by the Lady Davis Fellowship Trust. Longer-term University positions
may be available. Forward letter of application, CV, samples of written
work, and names of references to Prof. Dov Friedlander, Chair, Dept. of
Population Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 91905 Jerusalem, Israel.