Fellowships and Grants

The Center for Demographic Studies, Duke University, invites applications for two NIA/NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowships to pursue research in the social and medical demography of aging. Holders of NIH fellowships must be US citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must have completed their PhD in Demography, Sociology, Economics, or a related Social Science prior to appointment. Applicants holding doctoral degrees in Statistics, Public Health, or Medicine are also encouraged to apply. Applicants need not have an extensive background in research on aging but may be developing new areas of research concentration by working with established investigators in the Demography of Aging and Medical Demography. It is expected the applicant will select a faculty member with whom to coordinate his or her research activities. Applicants should apply by July 1 for a fall semester 1998 appointment. Appointments are for 12 to 24 months. Applicants should send a letter of application with brief description of research interests, CV, three letters of reference, and any other appropriate material to Sue P. Hicks, Center for Demographic Studies, 2117 Campus Drive, Box 90408, Duke University, Durham, N.C. 27708-0408; Phone: 919.684.6126; Fax: 919.684.3861; Email: hicks@cds.duke.edu

The Department of Population Dynamics, Johns Hopkins University, is accepting applications for two NIA postdoctoral fellowships. Fellows collaborate with member of the Hopkins Population Center and the Center on the Demography of Aging, and conduct independent research with guidance from a faculty mentor. Apply to Professor R. Schoen, Department of Population Dynamics, Johns Hopkins University, 615 N Wolfe St Baltimore MD 21205 by March 1, including CV, statement of research interests and names of three references, or email to rschoen@jhsph.edu

Indiana University's Anthropological Center for Training and Research on Global Environmental Change (ACT) is seeking applications for a postdoctoral fellow in population and the environment who will integrate demographic research with land-use dimensions of environmental change. This is an NIH-funded position, contingent on continuation of the award for two additional years. Postdoctoral fellowships are renewable annually following a review of performance. A PhD in demography, sociology, or anthropology is required. Understanding of relational databases, multivariate analysis, spatial statistics, and GIS are desirable. Applications will be accepted until an appropriate candidate is identified and the position is filled, and must include a letter of application, CV, publications list, and names and addresses of four references. Send applications and inquiries to: Dr. Emilio Moran, ACT, Indiana University, Student Bldg. 331, Bloomington, IN 47405. Phone: 812.855.6181; Fax: 812.855.3000; Email: ACT@indiana.edu

The Office of Population Research, Princeton University, is offering a postdoctoral position for a junior demographer with interests in health and aging. Strong skills in statistics and quantitative research required. One-year appointment, with possible extension, to begin as early as March 1, 1998. PhD in related discipline required. Send letter of application with CV, samples of original work, and references to Judith A. Tilton, Office of Population Research, Princeton University, 21 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08544-2091.

The Department of Population and International Health at the Harvard School of Public Health announces an opening for a Mellon postdoctoral fellow in anthropological demography. This fellowship includes a stipend and some support for travel and field work. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Search Committee before applying to discuss areas of interest. Applications should include a letter describing research interests and likely faculty sponsor, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, and writing sample. Mail materials to Anthropological Demography Search Committee, Department of Population and International Health, Harvard School of Public Health, 665 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Phone: 617.432.4625. Email: ularsen@hsph.harvard.edu. Screening of applications begins May 1.