Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

• Child Trends is offering a summer research opportunity for scholars in child and family studies. Established PhDs are invited to spend the summer working in Washington at Child Trends. Moving expenses and a modest stipend are provided, and basic salary and benefits must be supplied by the applicant's home institution. Applications, describing the proposed research agenda are due to Child Trends by April 25, 1997. For information contact Dr. Brett Brown, Child Trends, 4301 Connecticut AVe NW suite 100, Washington DC 20008, 202.362.5580 Email: bbrown@childtrends.org
• The Population Division of the U.S. Census Bureau has 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., CPS, SPD, SIPP), and the Decennial Census. The Population Division also has openings in its International Programs Center, which is responsible for providing a variety of demographic programs and services abroad as well as producing demographic estimates and projections for all countries of the world (excluding the United States). 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 statis-tics, 6 of which must be in statistics. To apply, send resume and transcript to: Population Division, Recruitment Committee, U.S. Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233-8800; Fax: 301.457.2481. EEO.
  
• Leading producer of updated economic, demographic, retail sales, and business databases is seeking an experienced research analyst. The ideal candidate will have an MS/MA in demography or a related field, and a minimum of two years of experience, good writing and oral skills, knowledge of census data, statistical and computing skills. Several other related positions are also open. Candidates should send a resume and salary history to: Director of Research and Operations, Market Statistics, 355 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10010.
  
• International consulting firm seeks seasoned mid­level technical staff member for USAID sponsored population/reproductive health project to serve as Deputy Project Director: supervise and coordinate consulting assignments for population related program designs and evaluations; recruit appropriate consultants; and provide technical input on project publications and information dissemi-nation strategies. MPH or MA degree in related field required. Approximately ten years experience in the fields of international population/family planning or reproductive health care, including several years of managing activities funded by USAID. Knowledge of US contracting procedures and field experience with USAID desirable. Strong oral and written communication skills; good computer skills. Proficiency in French or Spanish a plus. Send or fax resume and salary requirements to POPTECH, 1611 N. Kent Street, #508, Arlington, VA 22209; Fax: 703.247.8640.
  
• The Office of Population Research, Princeton University, seeks a manager of computing services for immediate appointment. The manager has primary responsibility for maintaining state­of­the­art computing facilities in a center housing some sixty faculty, researchers, staff, and students, and supervises a staff consisting of a systems administrator and two programmers. The successful candidate will have a college degree (master's preferred) in social science or statistics, a strong technical computing background, and at least five years of experience providing computing support in a research environment. Letters of application, supporting material, and references should be sent to Judith A. Tilton, Office of Population Research, 21 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540. EEO/AA.
  
• The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program is seeking a French­speaking sampling statistician. The position involves evaluating sampling frames; designing and selecting samples; preparing technical reports; training household listing staff; and calculating weights and sampling errors. Approximately 30% of time will be spent overseas, esp. in Francophone Africa, but also Anglophone Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Candidates should have at least a Master s in statistics and be fluent in speaking and writing French and English. Salary negotiable; excellent benefits. DHS assists developing countries in implementing national­level household surveys to measure fertility, family planning use, and maternal and child health indicators. Mail resume with salary history to: Macro International Inc., 11785 Beltsville Drive, Calverton MD 20705; Phone: 301. 572.0991. EOE.
  
• Harvard Institute for International Development (HIID) seeks associates in the economics of international development and transition economies. Positions are for terms of up to five years and involve work in Cambridge and in HIID projects overseas. HIID associates play a leading role in research, teaching, policy advising and management of overseas projects. Associates have some flexibility in allocating their time among these activities, and are responsible for transmitting field experience to the Harvard community and involving Harvard faculty in Institute projects. Associates are expected to travel and/or reside overseas in connection with their responsibilities. Applicants are required to have a PhD in a field of economics or public policy. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in macro economics, micro finance, money and banking, financial development, trade and industry, labor, gender, the economics of education, health and the environment. It is desirable to have experience in policy analysis in developing countries; a record of high quality publications; an ability to communicate with students and senior policy makers; and a willingness to reside and/or travel overseas. Send letter of application and CV to: Professional Recruitment Associates, HIID, One Eliot Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138, or Email toprofrec@hiid.harvard.edu. Deputy Director David Bloom will be holding a round of interviews during the PAA meetings in Washington, DC, March 27­29. Please note availability during conference.
  
• The Ford Foundation is hiring a Program Officer in Reproductive Health and Population to work in Nigeria. The individual will have primary responsibility for designing, implementing, monitor-ingand evaluating program activities in reproductive health and sexuality. The Program Officer will work closely with African professionals engaged in research, training, and management, based in institutions of government, at universities and in non-governmental organizations. A demonstrated understanding of reproductive health issues is required, as is substantial experience in developing countries, a graduate degree in a health-related social science, and the ability to work with persons of diverse backgrounds. Please send resume, cover letter and brief writing sample to Ms. S. Gordon, The Ford Foundation, Box 278, 320 E 43rd Street, New York, NY 10017.
  
• The College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University, Oregon, seeks applicants for the position of Director of the Center for Population Research and Census (CPRC) to begin July 1. This is a 12­month tenure­track acade-mic appointment. The College includes Master's and PhD programs and research centers in urban studies, aging, political science and public health. CPRC conducts research on population trends in Oregon, produces official population estimates for jurisdictions, and is the lead agency for the Census State Data Center Program. The staff consists of five research associates, office support, and student interns. Responsibilities include management and supervision of programs and staff and gaining external support for research. A PhD in an appropriate social science field, with a specialization in demography, is required. The successful candidate will possess expertise in demographic, statistical, and survey research methods; familiarity with Census Bureau products and services; excellent communication skills, ability to establish contacts with public and private interests; conduct community­based research; promote cooperation with other research institutes, teach graduate­level courses, and contribute to scholarship in the field of demography. Applicants should send a letter of application, CV, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Search Committee, Center for Population Research and Census, Portland State University, Portland, OR 97207­0751. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin no sooner than March 15. EEO.

As usual, the 1997 PAA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. will include an Employment Exchange which will feature both vacancy announcements from employers as well as CVs of job seekers. Please send five copies of job announcements or CVs by March 1 to: Cynthia Mewborn, Center on Population Gender and Social Inequality, Department of Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park MD 20742­1115; Phone: 301. 405.6403; Email:cmewborn@bss1.umd.edu