The UCLA Institute of the Environment (IoE) and the Department of Geography are jointly seeking candidates for an open rank position in Population and Natural Resources. Applicants should demonstrate strong analytic and demographic training and have experience with research applications of geographic information systems in the study of human/environmental interactions. The successful candidate will hold a joint faculty position divided equally between the Institute and the Department and will have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the IoE, created in 1997 as a center for interdisciplinary research and teaching on the environment. Applicants should have a strong commitment to research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Please send letter of application, CV, and list of referees as soon as possible to: J. Nicholas Entrikin, Chair, Department of Geography (PAA), Box 951524, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1524. Email: entrikin@geog.ucla.edu

Brown University Population Center seeks a Research Associate on a 3-country UNFPA-funded training/research project focusing on migration and its interrelations to women's status, reproduction and health in countries undergoing economic, political and demographic transitions. Interested parties should contact: Dr. Sidney Goldstein, Population Studies and Training Center, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912; Phone: 401.863.1115; Email: Sidney_Goldstein@Brown.edu.

The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Headquarters in Washington, DC, is recruiting for entry-level through senior analyst positions in its Office of Policy and Planning and/or the Office of Programs to begin work as early as September 1998. Positions are available in the following functional areas: policy, planning and strategic direction, statistics, evaluation and research, community and intergovern-mental programs, and program development. To learn more, Email INSanalysts@justice.usdoj.gov or write INS: New Analysts (Attn: GAB), 425 I Street, NW, Room 6052, Washington, DC 20536.

USAID is looking for a Resident Advisor/Romania, FPMD Field Support Unit. This person is a member of the FPMD Romania country team, working under the direction of the Director, FPMD Field Support Unit. This involves coordinating all FPMD assistance to client organizations, including assisting USAID/B in developing its ongoing strategy for supporting the development of the Romanian Family Planning/Reproductive Health sector and in establishing collaboration with other donors and organizations. For more information on specific responsibilities and requirements, contact: Marcia Herrera, Recruitment Officer, Management Sciences for Health, 165 Allandale Road, Boston, MA 02130; Phone: 617.524.2825; Email: jobs@msh.org; Website: http://www.msh.org

Mountain View Research (MVR) seeks a demographer to develop quantitative and analytical skills, obtain hands-on experience in software development, and gather experience in applied work. MVR conducts demographic research, software development, and contract work, with current emphasis on mortality analysis, forecasting of the aged population, Social Security and pensions, forecast uncertainty, and decision analysis. The job requires a background in demography (PhD level or equivalent preferred), with good quantitative skills. The applicant must be imaginative in thought, independent in direction, with an ability and willingness to work on multiple problems, and focused on obtaining results and publications. Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following is highly desired, but not required: computer programming skills; knowledge of economics, statistics, biology and mathematics; experience in analyzing longitudinal data. To apply, send CV or resume to Carl Boe, Mountain View Research, 2251 Grant Road, Suite A, Los Altos, CA 94024; Phone: 650. 937.1280; Fax: 650.937.1284.

The National Research Council Committee on Population is seeking a Study Director. Responsibilities include the design and management of studies related to aging research, organizing scientific meetings, preparing committee reports, planning and monitoring budgets, planning and coordinating dissemination activities, assisting in staff management, and other assigned duties. Requirements include a PhD or equivalent, preferably in demography, economics, or sociology; and considerable familiarity with current issues in aging research. Ability to interact productively with senior scientists, sponsors, and staff required. Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated organizational, administrative, and technical skills related to project management also required. Please send resume with names of three references and salary requirements in confidence to: National Research Council, Committee on Population (position 551.169), 2101 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20418; Fax: 202.334.3768. EOE.

The Department of Maternal and Child Health at the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health (SHPH) has a tenure track faculty opening for an Associate/Full Professor in Women's Health. Applicants must have a doctorate in any one of the following areas: medical sciences, public health, health services research, epidemiology, demography, or behavioral and social sciences, and a strong record of scholarship, research and graduate teaching experience in women's health. Candidates will be expected to work with a multi-disciplinary team of researchers in the MCH and other departments in the SHPH as well as in the GYN/OB and other departments in the Medical School, and with federal, state and local health agencies. The position will be filled when a suitable candidate is identified. Women and members of minority racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, and names of three references by July 31 to: Bernard Guyer, MD, MPH, Chair, Dept. of Maternal & Child Health. JHUSHPH, 624 N. Broadway, Room 182, Baltimore, MD 21205; Phone: 410.955.3384

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research is seeking a Leader of Research Group on Contemporary Fertility, Family Demography, or Household Dynamics to establish and direct an independent research program. Applicants should have completed a PhD in demography, sociology, or related subject within the past decade, have an outstanding record--or show exceptional promise--as a scholar, and be able to start work sometime in 1999. The position is for 5 years and corresponds to the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Inquiries and applications (including CV, selected publications, and 3-5 page research plan) should be sent by October 15 to Prof. James W. Vaupel, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Doberaner Strasse 114, 18057 Rostock, Germany. For further information, please see www.demogr.mpg.de

The Board on Children, Youth, and Families of the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine is seeking a Director for the Board on Children, Youth, and Families. Responsibilities include: developing and managing policy-relevant research studies; recruiting Board members; proposal development and sustaining a solid financial support base; managing budgets; developing and supervising staff; preparing, coordinating, and overseeing dissemination of reports; developing effective working alliances within the Academy complex and with related major initiatives; and representing the Board at professional scientific and policy meetings and workshops focused on the health and development of children, youth, and families. Requires a Ph.D. or equivalent, preferably in social sciences or a related field and at least five years experience related to social sciences research and project management. Also requires a record of successful fund-raising and experience in the development and management of a program in a large institutional setting; ability to bring together a wide range of interested parties and to provide leadership in the establishment of common goals and objectives; strong research background and ability to analyze findings from many disciplines and consider their applicability to public policy for children, youth, and families; excellent oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will have strong credentials in both research and policy. Please send all inquires to: Faith Mitchell, Ph.D., Director, Division of Social and Economic Studies, Commission on Behavior and Social Sciences and Education, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20418, (202) 334-3730, fmitchel@nas.edu

The Association for Voluntary Surgical Contraception (AVSC) is seeking a Program Manager.  The Program Manager will lead the United States team in managing the portfolio of  AVSC's U.S. reproductive health initiatives, and in broadening our work in the coming years. The scope of responsibility includes: 1) overall accountability for attainment of program goals and objectives; 2) development and management of program budgets, including workplans and staffing; 3) supervision and development of program team members; and 4) assistance, as appropriate, with marketing and fundraising for program activities.  For more information, please contact: Jill Solomon, Global Recruitment Specialists, 96 Oakview Terrace, Short Hills, NJ 07078 USA, Fax: 973-379-7325, E-mail: JillSolomo@aol.com, WEBSITE: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/GLOBER