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The Population Council, a New York based international non-profit scientific research organization, seeks a Research Associate for a two-year appointment beginning early 1998. The incumbent will conduct research on the diffusion of reproductive change in developing countries, with most effort devoted to a study on this topic in Ghana. The study will examine the nature of social networks in rural Ghana with emphasis on the communication of ideas, messages, and themes about reproduction. Responsibilities include: Develop expertise in pertinent literature and participating in the design and collection of qualitative and quantitative research on communication networks. Requires PhD in a social science discipline (anthropology, economics, geography, sociology, demography, or public health), two years post-doctoral experience, and demonstrated ability to conduct research in developing countries, specifically in sub-Saharan Africa. Willingness to travel on extended assignments and to meet with collaborating institutions. Salary: Low $50's. Excellent benefits. Send resume to Mr. Benjamin Bilbao, Population Council, One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, New York, NY 10017; Fax: 212.755.6052; Email: jobs@popcouncil.org

Bowling Green State University is seeking applicants for a tenure track position in sociology/demography beginning August 1998. Research interests in all areas of population will be considered. However, preference will be given to candidates who can teach and advise graduate level students in the area of mortality. Other areas of interest include but are not limited to population and development, public health, and applied demography. Assistant Professor preferred, but candidates at all levels will be considered. Qualifications include a PhD in sociology, the potential for research, extramural funding, publication record, and a strong interest in both undergraduate and graduate teaching. In addition to teaching, responsibilities include research and publication, supervision of master's and doctoral level students, and active participation in departmental programs and service activities. Qualified applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the US. Please send a letter of application, statement of research agenda, CV, a sample publication, and 3 current letters of reference to: Population Studies Search Committee, c/o Dr. Franklin Goza, Department of Sociology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. Screening of applicants will begin October 30, 1997, and continue so long as the position remains open.AA/EEO

The Northwestern University/University of Chicago Joint Center for Poverty Research announces its Visiting Scholars program, for untenured or junior researchers who have completed their PhDs. Each of the two campuses, the University of Chicago and Northwestern University, will have one such Visiting Scholar in residence. Candidates are invited to express a preference for one of the two universities. Applicants must be actively involved in research directly relevant to poverty in the United States. Preference will be given to scholars who can spend an entire academic year in residence, and who can particularly benefit from interaction with the affiliated faculty in one or both of the two universities involved. Maximum salary is $50,000 for the academic year, plus benefits and some research support. There is no teaching requirement. Applicants with partial funding from other sources are welcome. PhD graduates of Northwestern University or of University of Chicago are not eligible. The application deadline is January 16. For application information, contact the Joint Center for Poverty Research, Northwestern University, 2046 Sheridan Road, Evanston IL 60208-4105;Phone:847.491.4145;Fax: 847.467.2459; Email: povcen@nwu.edu

The Department of Maternal and Child Health in the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) invites applications for at least one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Maternal and Child Health. Applicants should possess a doctorate, or equivalent, and should have interests and experience in maternal and child health issues. Applicants with strong research experience and teaching skills are encouraged to apply. The anticipated starting date for the position is August 1, 1998. Applications (including a cover letter, complete resume, and at least 3 references) should be sent to: Sandra L. Martin, PhD, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Maternal and Child Health, CB # 7400, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400. Review of applications will begin on January 1 and applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. AA/EOE

The Department of Sociology, Duke University, seeks applications to fill the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 1998. The successful candidate will have the demography of aging as a primary specialization. The position provides the opportunity to associate with the Duke University Center for Demographic Studies and responsibilities to participate in undergraduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral training in demography in the Department . Send a letter of application, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Chair, Demography Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Box 90088, Duke University, Durham NC 27708. Processing of applications will begin November 15, and continue until the position is filled. Potential applicants are invited to visit the Sociology Department's web page for information about the Department (http://www.soc.duke.edu). AA/EOE

The University of Utah, Department of Family and Consumer Studies seeks applicants for a nine month, tenure-track assistant professor of human development and family studies. Priority will be given to applicants with a focus on family formation and dissolution, life-course perspectives, work and marriage and family violence. Interdisciplinary perspectives are welcomed. Submit CV, copies of recent publications and three letters of reference to: Dr. Kevin Rathunde, Search Committee Chair, University of Utah, Department of Family and Consumer Studies, 225 S. 1400E room 228, Salt Lake City UT 84112-0080. Deadline January 16. AA/EOE.

The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program at Macro International Inc. is seeking a Deputy Director/Senior Health Specialist. The position involves: - advising on design, implementation, and analysis of health-related data collection activities; keeping the program abreast of new developments in the field of reproductive and child health and nutrition; supervising the program's health staff; representing the program in international health meetings. Candidates should have an MD or related degree and 10 years' experience in health programs including data collection and evaluation in developing countries. Established working relationships with international organizations such as WHO and UNICEF desirable. Candidates must be fluent in English; ability to work in French, Spanish and/or Arabic desirable. International travel (about 20%) required. Salary dependent on qualifications. Excellent benefits. Interested applicants should fax resume with salary history to: 301.572-0991, ATTN: DD or Email lott@macroint.com, or mail: Macro International Inc., 11785 Beltsville Drive, Suite 300, Calverton MD 20705, ATTN: DD.

The Max-Planck Institute for Demographic Research seeks a Research Scientist for its new research group on Contemporary European Fertility Dynamics. Applicants should have completed a PhD in demography or a related subject (economics, sociology, statistics, etc.) within the past decade. The successful applicant possesses a good knowledge of econometrics/statistics, a deep interest in household and fertility behavior, an ability to conduct formal demographic and economic analyses, and is able to enrich the fertility team with a good understanding of German/European demographic trends, information about available data resources, and creativity in scientific analyses and methods.The position will begin on or after January 1, 1998, and applications will be accepted until December 15. Staff will be recruited on the basis of qualifications only. Applications from women and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Fluency in reading and speaking English, and in writing either scientific English or German, is necessary. For questions or inquiries please see www.demogr.mpg.de or write to: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Hans-Peter Kohler, Doberaner Str. 114, 18057 Rostock, Germany

The American University of Beirut Faculty of Health Sciences in Beirut, Lebanon, has the following faculty positions available starting October 1998.

The University of Pennsylvania invites applications and nominations for the Boettner Chair in Financial Gerontology, an endowed chair. Candidates should have demonstrated significant scholarly achievements in analysis of the economic and financial circumstances and conditions of older persons. They should be prepared to direct the Boettner Center's endowed program of research in these areas and to promote the dissemination of knowledge that is useful for advancing the economic security of older persons. The professorship will reside in the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Social Work, the Wharton School, or another school in the University as appropriate. The deadline for applications is January 15. Applications should be addressed to: Chair, Boettner Chair Search Committee, Office of the Provost, 110 College Hall, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6303. AA/EOE

The University of California, Los Angeles School of Public Health, Department of Community Health Sciences seeks to fill the Bixby Chair in Population Studies. The occupant of this chair should be dedicated to teaching and research in the area of population studies. This person will have interests in demographic, sociocultural, economic, public health, family planning or other aspects of population studies. The income from a $650,000 endowment to support research and doctoral students accompanies the appointment, for which compensation is competitive with the University of California full professor range. To apply send CV and relevant publications to: Professor Dean T Jamison, Chair, Search Committee for Bixby Chair in Population Studies, Department of Community Health Sciences, UCLA School of Public Health, Box 951772, Los Angeles CA 90095-1772. Deadline December 31.

The National Center for Health Statistics is recruiting Division Directors for its health interview, examination, and health care surveys. Division Directors are responsible for designing and implementing surveys to meet current and future health data needs; providing science and policy leadership; managing a multidisciplinary expert staff; conducting epidemiologic and statistical research; establishing partnerships with public and private organizations; maintaining close ties with diverse user communities; and applying advanced technology to data collection, analysis, and dissemination. The positions for Director announced are: Division of Health Interview Statistics; Division of Health Examination Statistics; and the Division of Health Examination Statistics. For further information, contact NCHS/Human Resources Management Office, 301.436.6052.

The National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, is seeking a Health Scientist Administrator (GS-601-13/14, $54,629 - $83,922) to develop and administer an extramural research program in demography or economics of aging, and to manage the operation of the Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics. Research experience in economics of aging, demography of aging, or related scientific area is required. Non-permanent, short-term appointments will also be considered. US Citizenship is required. For vacancy announcement, call 1-800-728-5627, ID# 1210. Send applications ASAP to: Ms. Christine Hartz, NIA Personnel Office, Building 31, Room 2C02, 31 Center Drive MSC 2292, Bethesda, MD 20892-2292; Phone: 301.496.5460. NIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CUC International Inc., headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, works in partnership with leading banks, retailers, oil companies, credit unions, charities, and other organizations to offer consumer convenience and significant savings when purchasing a wide array of high quality goods and services. CUC is looking for statisticians in its rapidly growing Database Marketing Division. The applicant will develop statistical models using multiple regression and other techniques to target the most profitable names for direct mail and telemarketing campaigns; track model performance, ad hoc reporting and statistical analyses to support modeling. The position requires an MS or PhD in statistics or a related discipline, fluency in modeling and statistics, knowledge of techniques related to logistic regression, cluster analysis, factor analysis and survival analysis, fluency in SAS environment, mainframe, UNIX and/or PC. One year modeling experience applying technical knowledge for business, coursework in programming, familiarity with MVS environment, and knowledge of JCL and TSO highly desirable. Contact: Jing Shi, Phone: 203.965.5139; Fax: 203.363.8770; Email: jshi@corp.cuc.com

The Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs of the University of  Minnesota seeks applications to fill a tenure-track or tenured faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Social Policy and Distributive Justice.  The successful candidate must have strong and demonstrated teaching and research in such issues as inequality, poverty and welfare policy, teach in the Humphrey Institute core curriculum, and engage in outreach activities.  A Ph.D. or equivalent foreign doctoral degree is required in public policy, economics, political science, sociology, demography, or related field with a focus on domestic or comparative international aspects of those issues.  Applications should include a c.v., the names and addresses of three references, samples of recent research, and a brief account of research and teaching interests and experience.  Send applications by February 16, 1998 to:  Professor Morris Kleiner, (Attn: Kathy Bahma) Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, U of MN, 301 19th Ave. So., Mpls, MN 55455.  The U of MN is an equal opportunity educator and employer.