PAA Affairs

Quarterly Newsletter of the Population Association of America, Inc.

Rose Maria Li and Susan Newcomer, Editors

PAA BOARD RAISES FEES

By Elizabeth Hervey Stephen

The Board of Directors met October 23 in Washington D.C. Michael White, Chair of the Finance Committee had several recommendations to the Board. The Finance Committee had met the previous evening to discuss several topics concerning the financial status of the organization.

The revenues that PAA controls (primarily dues, annual meeting receipts, and Demography subscriptions from libraries) have been relatively flat, rising at 0.8% per annum from 1996-98. Expenditures that PAA controls (primarily those associated with the annual meeting, publication of Demography, and office expenses) have increased at 4.4% per annum. In order to keep the organization in a healthy financial position, a motion to raise dues was made and was carried. The membership dues will be increased starting March 1999 as follows:

Regular $80

Joint 115

Corporate 215

Emeritus 55

Students 30

In addition, registration fees for the 1999 Annual Meeting will be increased to the following:

Member pre-registration $100

Member on-site registration 125

Non-member pre-registration 125

Non-member on-site registration 150

Student pre-registration 35

Student on-site registration 40

The PAA business office will now accept credit cards (American Express, VISA or MasterCard) for paying dues or for registration for the annual meeting.

It was decided that the 2003 Annual Meeting will be held in Minneapolis. Exact dates will be forthcoming; the hotel is available April 26-May 5.

The Awards Committee chaired by Valerie Oppenheimer is beginning to develop a set of guidelines for the establishment of new awards for the Association.

An ad hoc committee will be appointed to study the issue of electronic publishing.

NEW RULE FORCING RELEASE OF DATA WORRISOME

Tucked into last month's giant spending bill is an unwelcome message to academic researchers: Their data may be fair game for anyone who asks. A few words in the section funding the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) would extend the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)--a 1966 law to make government more accountable to the public--to extramural grants. That opens the possibility that scientists at universities, hospitals, or nonprofit organizations might have to turn over the contents of their computer disks of data, or even their lab notebooks, in response to a request to the agency that funded their work. "We're all very troubled," says Wendy Baldwin, deputy director for extramural research at the National Institutes of Health. The language, inserted by Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), says OMB must revise its rules for administering federally funded research grants "to require Federal awarding agencies to ensure that all data produced under an award will be made available to the public through the procedures established under the Freedom of Information Act." Private parties requesting the data may be charged "a reasonable user fee." At present, only funding agencies themselves can ask grantees for data. The new language implies that federally funded researchers must turn over their data to anyone who files a FOIA request. "The taxpayers have a right to much of this information," says Shelby. Some observers are outraged that this sweeping measure was passed with no hearings. "It is ironic that a provision described as a sunshine provision needed to be tucked into a 4000-page bill in the dead of night," says Representative George Brown (D-CA), ranking Democrat on the House Science Committee. And some health researchers are worried that the directive will give industry a new tool to stall health regulations.

Others worry that raw data will be requested before they have been analyzed and peer reviewed. "It's important that we have processes in place for data sharing, but this basically opens the door to anyone's data without any filters," Baldwin says. University researchers say that privacy and proprietary data might also be compromised. The question facing OMB now is how to implement the new requirement. Agency officials say they hope to be consulted in a process likely to take many months.

NEW STANDARD IN PLACE FOR AGE ADJUSTED DEATH RATES

Effective September 1, 1998, the Department of Health and Human Services is replacing the 1940 population standard used for age adjusting death rates. The new standard is the projected population for the year 2000 produced by the Bureau of the Census. The new standard will be used effective with deaths occurring in 1999, with the exception that researchers may use other standards as appropriate to their work, in which case the standard used should be clearly stated along with the rationale for its use.

The need for the HHS-wide policy is in part caused by different standards used by different HHS agencies, resulting in confusion among the media and the public and creating extra work for States that attempt to provide data comparable to those of the Department. In addition, the existing 1940 standard population is widely perceived as out of date, and unable to produce indices of mortality that reflect the structure of the current population. This policy reaffirms the HHS commitment to use statistical practices that are consistent, that speak clearly to the media, and that are sensitive to the statistical needs of State programs. Educational materials are in preparation to cover topics such as the masking effect of a single ratio of age-adjusted rates upon important age-specific differences in mortality race ratios and note that to best understand race differentials in mortality, it is essential to augment analyses of age-adjusted death rates with analyses of age-specific rates.

PAA Public Affairs

by Anne Harrison-Clark

Greetings from the Public Affairs Office. I had hoped to make this report a summary of the activities and accomplishments of the 105^th Congress as well as a preview of the recently elected 106^th Congress. With House Speaker Newt Gingrich's (R-GA) abrupt resignation as Speaker and member of Congress, however, there is too much uncertainty to hazard a guess.

In this report we will focus solely on the recent appropriations process and how the four major areas of interest to PAA fared during the closing days of the 105^th Congress. The appropriations process this year was a highly unusual one with only five of thirteen bills being passed as stand alone measures. After a series of continuing resolutions, the eight remaining appropriations were folded into one large Omnibus Appropriations Bill.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is currently enjoying a wealth of support from both the president and congress. This year NIH received its largest dollar increase ever, almost $2 billion over last year's levels. This 15% increase brings total NIH funding to $15.6 billion for FY1999.

Within NIH, both the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Institute on Child and Human Development (NICHD) received substantial increases as well. NIA is funded at $596.5 million for FY1999, approximately 15% over last year's levels. NICHD is funded at $750.9 million for FY1999, an 11.5% increase over last year's levels. There was excellent report language accompanying both the House and Senate versions of the bill, praising and encouraging demographic research within both NIA and NICHD.

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), a part of the Centers for Disease Control, has received its first funding increase in a number of years. NCHS is slated to receive a $10 million increase, bringing funding to $94.6 million for FY1999.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) also benefited from congressional and presidential support receiving an unprecedented increase of 7%. This brings the total appropriation for NSF to $3.67 billion for FY 1999. The NSF, as a part of the VA - HUD - Independent Agencies appropriation, was the only account of primary interest to PAA that was not a part of the Omnibus Appropriation.

The US Bureau of the Census continues to be embroiled in a dispute over statistical sampling. The Supreme Court agreed to an expedited hearing for the case, which it is scheduled to hear on November 30. Until the High Court hands down its decision, the Bureau is working on a dual track for the upcoming decennial census, planning for both a census with sampling and an enumeration.

The Omnibus Appropriation contains provisions that only allow funding for the Commerce -Justice - State appropriation (under which the Census Bureau falls) through June 15, 1999 unless agreement on a census taking method is reached beforehand. Funding for other federal agencies and departments after June 15 is tied to the census issue in the hopes that the specter of large-scale government shutdown will facilitate an agreement. The Omnibus bill provided the Bureau with $1.03 billion for the Bureau to prepare for the 2000 Census in FY1999.

Dr. Kenneth Prewitt, President Clinton's nominee for Census Bureau, was confirmed by the Senate on October 21 in one of their final acts before recess. A public swearing in ceremony will be scheduled within the next few months.

Support and funding for the USAID and international population assistance programs and research continues to be inextricably linked to the issue of abortion and the global gag rule also known as the Mexico City rule. The global gag rule would prohibit the use of USAID funds by any organization outside the US that offers abortion services or abortion referral, regardless of the funding sources for these services.

The Omnibus Appropriation allocated $6.3 billion for USAID, a small decrease from last year's level. In spite of the overall cut, development assistance received an increase of $15 million, bring funding to $1.225 billion. The bill cuts off money to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) because of the fund's involvement with China and China's coercive efforts to limit the number of children per family to one.

At the end of a contentious appropriations process we are pleased to report that it was generally a good year for the accounts of interest to PAA. Thanks to the many members who were involved in Public Affairs activities this year on behalf of PAA.

The CDC Division of Reproductive Health (DRH) has published the final reports for the Moldova (1997) and Jamaica (1997) reproductive health surveys. Single copies are available free of charge from the Behavioral Epidemiology and Demographic Research Branch (MS K-35), DRH, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA 30333; Fax: 770.488.5965; Email: lxm1@cdc.gov

Population projections for the State of Illinois and its 102 counties can now be accessed on the Internet (http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dcca/menus/pdpr/ pop_proj.htm). In September 1997, the publication "Illinois Population Trends, 1990 to 2020, July 1997 Edition" was released. Many of the publication's tables and the overview and methodology can also be found (http://www.socialresearch.ilstu.edu/cadus/pjintro.htm). Additionally, the Internet sites include projections that are not in the publication including tables with greater detail by age for both the state and counties. Projections by race (white, non-white, Hispanic, non-Hispanic) are not yet available electronically. However, "User Defined Tables" on the DCCA Internet site are planned for release in September 1998. This new function will allow users to "create" their own table by selecting a projection year, geographic area(s), race/gender group, and age or range of ages. For more information, contact Sue Ebetsch, Population Projections, Illinois Bureau of the Budget; Phone: 217.782.1381 or -3500; Fax: 217.524.4876; Email: popproj@bob084r1.state.il.us (0 is zero; l following r is #1)

The 34th World Congress of the International Institute of Sociology (IIS) will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 11-15, 1999, around the theme, "Multiple Modernities in an Era of Globalization." Research Committee 41 (Sociology of Population) of the International Sociological Association, will organize one or more sessions within the framework of the Congress, as well as a pre-conference symposium on registration day, July 11. If you wish to present a paper at the Congress on a topic of demographic interest, or are interested in helping organize the pre-Congress symposium around a specific theme, or even if you just anticipate attending the Congress, please send a message noting your intention/plan/idea to both Jon Anson, the IIS Program Organizer for the RC 41 sessions, and to Dudley Poston, the RC 41 President, at the addresses below. Please notify us as soon as possible, but by no later than December 31. Yonathan (Jon) Anson, Department of Social Work, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, 84 105 Beer Sheva, Israel; Tel: +972.7.6472328/30; Fax: +972.7.6472933; Email: anson@bgumail.bgu.ac.il; Dudley Poston, Department of Sociology, Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843, USA; Tel: 409-862.3947; Fax: 409.862.4057; Email: dudley@tamvm1.tamu.edu. Further information on the IIS Congress is available at http://spirit.tau.ac.il/soc/IIS99/

The American Sociological Association Demography Teaching Resource Guide is inviting syllabi submissions for the third edition. If you have an interesting syllabus for an introductory or advanced demography course, or if you have additional teaching materials that may be of interest to other professors, please submit them to the editor, Loretta Bass, U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, Room 2353-3, Washington, DC 20233-8800; lbass@census.gov

The Third African Population Conference will take place in South Africa, December 6-10, 1999 around the theme, "African Population in the 21st Century." This conference will be organized by the Union for African Population Studies in collaboration with several international population organizations and the National Population Unit, Department of Welfare South Africa. The first information bulletin with details of session outlines and names and addresses of organisers, and full color posters for the conference has been circulated to population and development institutions and individuals worldwide. If you require additional copies of the conference information bulletin, please contact Africa Strategic Research Johannesburg; Email: asr@iafrica.com, Attn: Ms. Rose Nkowane. For further information please contact Martin Bangha, International Organising Committee Secretariat, Union for African Population Studies, B.P. 21007, Dakar Ponty, Dakar, Senegal: Tel: 221.825.59.51; Fax: 221.825.59.55; Email:uepa@cyg.sn

BIRTHS

Noah Frazyer Coolman was born August 9 to Sara Curran and Ralph Coolman. He's healthy (8 lbs, 6 oz., 21.5 inches) and has lots of black hair on his head, which pleases Sara's Thai colleagues who think he'll fit right in when she goes back to do field work. He plans to attend the PAA meetings next year too!

Sylvia Ellison, of NCHS and formerly a staff member at NICHD/DBS, and her husband Craig Mesure have a son, Windom, born August 26.

Joshua Masnick Kim is the proud father of a second daughter, Madeleine, born April 18th. He recently received his PhD from Brown University and is now Visiting Assistant Professor at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. He can be reached at jkim4@wvu.edu

MIGRATION

As of September 1, Aphichat Chamratrithirong has joined the UNFPA Country Support Team for East And Southeast Asia, Bangkok, as the CST Adviser on Population Census and Survey Data Analysis. He was formerly the Director of the Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, Thailand. Email: chamratrithirong.unescap@un.org

Linda Burton has been appointed Director of the Center for Human Development and Family Research in Diverse Contexts at Penn State University.

Anju Malhotra moved from the University of Maryland to the International Center for Research on Women in June. She can be reached at 202.797.0007; Fax: 202.797.0020

Midwest Flight: After 23 years in Ann Arbor and Madison, Bill Frey announces new bicoastal affiliations: as Professor of Sociology with SUNY-Albany; and as Senior Fellow of Demographic Studies at the Milken Institute in Santa Monica. (email: bill.frey@usa.net) The Social Science Data Analysis Network (SSDAN) "census in the classroom" project and staff will now be located at SUNY-Albany and at www.ssdan.net

Tarek M. Hussain has moved from New Zealand to Kazakhstan. His new address is: Sexual and Family Health Development Specialist, World Health Organisation Liaision Office, M. Makataev Street 13, Almaty 480002, Kazakhstan. Fax: 7 3272301451; Email: twho@kaznet.kz

As of July 1, Michael Koenig has moved from the position of Program Officer for Reproductive Health with the Ford Foundation's New Delhi, India office to become Associate Professor, Department of Population and Family Health Sciences, School of Hygiene and Public Health, The Johns Hopkins University.

Mark Mather, formerly with Decision Demographics, has joined the domestic program at the Population Reference Bureau. Phone: 202.939.5433; E-mail: mmather@prb.org

Michael A. Stoto will still be reachable through the Institute of Medicine through at least the end of the year but is now Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Health Services, The George Washington University, 2300 I St. NW, Ross 120, Washington, DC 20037; Phone: 202.994.0236; Fax: 202. 994.7893; Email: sphmas@gwumc.edu

Adriana (aka Audrey) VandenHeuvel recently returned to the National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) in Adelaide, South Australia. She had left NILS two years ago to work for a private consulting firm (in Chicago) but was enticed back to NILS to take up the role of Deputy Director. Unlike those who change their last name upon marriage, Audrey changed her first name (to her original Dutch name) when she married Christopher Gore (an Australian exercise physiologist) 2 years ago.Email: A.VandenHeuvel@flinders.edu.au

Raynard S. Kington has been appointed the Director, Division of Health Examination Statistics at NCHS. He previously held the position of Medical Officer (Research) in the Planning Branch, DHES and previously as Co-Director, Drew-RAND Center on Health and Aging.

NIA has announced the appointment of Richard Suzman as Associate Director, Behavior and Social Research. He remains Chief of the Demography and Epidemiology unit and Director of the Office of Demography at NIA until a replacement can be found.

In September, Kristine Hopkins began a two year postdoctoral fellowship at the Population Council. She will spend the first year at the New York office and the second year at the Mexico City office. Email: khopkins@popcouncil.org

The Commonwealth Fund of New York invites applicants for the Ian Axford (New Zealand) Fellowships in Public Policy for the year 2000. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 15, 1999. The fellowships give outstanding American professionals at mid-career level the opportunity to study, travel and gain practical experience in public policy in New Zealand, including first-hand knoweldge of economic, social and political reforms and management of the government sector. The program aims to reinforce New Zealand/United States links, improve public policy development by the cross-fertilization of ideas and experience and build up a network of public policy experts on both sides of the Pacific. Applicants must be US citizens and submit a formal application. For information and an application, contact: Robin Osborn, The Commonwealth Fund, One East 75th St, New York NY 10021-2692; Phone: 212.606.3809; Email: ro@cmwf.org; http://www.cmwf.org

The Population Reference Bureau is accepting applications for its 1999-2000 Fellows Program in Population Policy Communication. This USAID-funded program is open to citizens of developing countries who are currently pursuing doctoral-level graduate studies in the United States and Canada. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in the fields of population policy, family planning, or reproductive health. The program begins in the summer of 1999 with a two-week seminar at PRB in Washington, DC, which is designed to help researchers become more effective in communicating their findings to policy audiences. Fellows prepare a research paper for presentation at a workshop at the Population Association of America Conference (PAA) in Los Angeles in March 2000. PRB will award participants a $2000 stipend to cover research expenses and will cover transportation, lodging, per diem for the duration of the PRB workshop and the PAA conference. PRB will also pay for each fellow's registration cost for the PAA. The application deadline is January 15, 1999. Please note that due to USAID funding restrictions, PRB is unable to accept applicants from countries that are not supported by USAID. For a complete list of these countries and for application materials, please contact Elizabeth Ransom, Fellows Program Manager, Population Reference Bureau. Application materials are also available on the PRB webpage: www.prb.org

The Population Reference Bureau has a variety of other fellowships and internships available, for graduate and undergraduate students for full year and summer terms. They have February and March application deadlines. For further information, contact Internship Program, Population Reference Bureau, 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20009-5728; Phone: 202.483.1100; Fax: 202. 328.3937; Email: kelvinp@prb.org

A consortium housed at Penn State and funded by NIMH announces the availability of six three-year postdoctoral positions in Research on Family Processes and Child/Adolescent Mental Health in Diverse Populations to begin June 1999. Each trainee will have a primary appointment at one of the 12 universities represented by the consortium faculty, and will work on collaborative research projects. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, and must have completed all requirements for the PhD, including the dissertation. For application forms and further information contact: Dee Frisque, Research Center Coordinator, 106 Henderson Building, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802; Email: dmr10@psu.edu. Applications close January 15, 1999.

The Population Research Institute at Penn State expects to have two postdoctoral positions available in spring 1999 funded by a training grant from the National Institute on Aging. The three broad areas of interest for candidates are: family and intergenerational relations, cohort succession in the aging of populations, and biodemography. Applicants should have received their PhD within the last five years. Some backround in hazard modeling or the quantitative analysis of data is preferred. To apply, send CV, statement of research interests, and career plans and three letters of reference to Mark D. Hayward, Population Research Institute, 501 Oswald Tower, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802. For more information see http://www.pop. psu.edu/general/postdoc/postdoc_aging.html

The Population Studies Center of the University of Michigan expects to have one opening for a two-year postdoctoral fellow sponsored by the U.S. National Institute on Aging (NIA). Applicants must have a PhD in demography, public health, or one of the social sciences (sociology, economics, anthropology) at the starting date, on or about September 1, 1999. Background in aging is desirable, but not required. Selection will be based on scholarly potential and compatibility with the interests of a faculty mentor. Fellows devote most of their time to independent research, but may also take selected courses and/or teach on a light-load basis. Positions offer exceptional opportunity for collaboration with staff of the Population Studies Center and Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research. Stipend commensurate with experience, based on levels mandated by NIH. Candidates must be US citizens or Permanent Residents at the time of application. Screening of applications will begin on January 15, 1999 and will continue until position is filled. Send letter of application, CV, 1-2 page statement of research interests, examples of written work, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Postdoctoral Search Committee, Population Studies Center, 426 Thompson St., Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248. For more information about the Center see: http://www.psc.lsa.umich.edu; inquiries to Lora Myers, loram@umich.edu

The Population Studies Center of the University of Michigan invites applications for 1-2 postdoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Term of fellowship is two years, starting on or about September 1999. Research interest in the socio-cultural factors associated with population growth in developing countries is preferred. Fieldwork during the appointment period is encouraged. A PhD or equivalent in Sociology, Economics, Anthropology, or related field is required. Preference given to applicants with some postdoctoral experience. Stipend commensurate with experience. Screening of applications will begin on January 15, 1999. Please send letter of inquiry, CV, 1-2 pages statement of research interests, examples of written work, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Mellon Postdoctoral Search Committee, Population Studies Center, 426 Thompson St., Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1248. For more information about the Center see: http://www.psc.lsa.umich.edu; inquiries to Lora Myers, loram@umich.edu

RAND is accepting applications for two post-doctoral fellowships in Population Studies funded by the National Institute for Child Health and Development and one post-doctoral fellowship in the Study of Aging funded by the National Institute on Aging. The RAND program aims to sharpen the research skills of recent PhDs in sociology, economics, or related disciplines who have substantive interest in population studies or aging research. The fellowships, each for one year with a possible renewal for a second year, carry a stipend of $30,000 to $45,000 depending on qualifications. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is February 1, 1999. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. For information and application materials write to Janie Young, RAND, 1700 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138; Phone: 310.393.0411, ext. 6192; Email: janie_young@rand.org

The American Statistical Association (ASA) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) announce the 1999-2000 Research Fellowship Program. The ASA/NCHS Research Fellowship Program is designed to bridge the gap between academic scholars and the Federal government's health research programs. This program allows researchers to come to NCHS where they use NCHS data and facilities, and interact with NCHS staff. Applicants should have an academically recognized research record and considerable expertise in their areas of proposed research. Proposed projects may be in any area related to NCHS data, methodology, analysis, and survey design. Applicants will submit detailed research proposals for competitive evaluation by a Program Review Board representing ASA, NCHS, and academia. Application deadline is April 1, 1999. For more information and application material, contact Marie Argana, ASA, 1429 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3402; Phone: 703.684.1221; Email: marie@amstat.org

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, CENTER FOR DEMOGRAPHY AND ECONOMICS OF AGIN (CDEA) anticipates appointing two National Institute on Aging (NIA) funded postdoctoral fellows to pursue research in the economics and demography of aging. The appointments are for 12 or 24 months beginning in Fall 1999. Holders of NIA fellowships must be United States citizens or permanent residents. Fellows conduct their own research under the direction of one or more faculty associates of the Center for Demography and Economics of Aging. Twelve faculty members are available to serve as preceptors. These faculty are drawn from the fields of economics, demography, sociology, and policy analysis, and they conduct research in a number of areas, including: economic well-being of the elderly, including comparisons over time and across countries; poverty, inequality, and health outcomes; intergenerational relationships, including resource transfers, informal care and living arrangements, and grandparenting behavior; behavioral analysis of the retirement decision, and of the decision to apply for disability benefits; consequences of social policies for the elderly, particularly with respect to gender-specific effects; migration of the elderly, and the fiscal impacts of population aging; microsimulation methods for stochastic demographic and economic forecasting; and several others. Applicants must complete their Ph.D. in economics, demography, or a related social science by August 1, 1999. All applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and any other appropriate material. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 1, 1999. For more information contact Ann Wicks, 426 Eggers Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244-1020, telephone 315/443-1285, fax 315/443-1081, awicks@maxwell.syr.edu, or see the job announcement on our Web page at http://www-cpr.maxwell.syr.edu/niaproj/postdoc.htm.

The Population Council, in partnership with Family Health International and Tulane University School of Public Health, announces a new Small Grants Program under FRONTIERS. This USAID-funded project will support and promote Operations Research (OR) on family planning and related reproductive health topics in Africa, Asia, the Near East, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Newly Independent States. The small grants program is designed to expand the number of institutions actively involved in OR for reproductive health. Eligible applicants include organizations in developing countries or U.S.-based organizations in partnership with a developing country institution. The proposed project must be carried out in a period not to exceed 24 months. Preference will be given to proposals that involve the testing of interventions. There will be three opportunities to apply; the first deadline for applications will be February 1, 1999 (with subsequent rounds planned for August 1999 and February 2000). Applications must be in English. Potential applicants should obtain the more detailed description of the program before submitting a proposal from the following sources: FRONTIERS Small Grants Program, Tulane University, 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2200, New Orleans, LA 70118, or email: FRONTIERS@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu

The Department of International Health of the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University and the Department of Sociology of Emory College announce an immediate opening for a renewable, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Population Sciences. App1icants should hold a doctoral degree in demography, sociology, economics or a related field. A record of excellence in scholarship, successful teaching experience at the graduate level and strong quantitative and writing skills are required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in demography/population sciences and to establish a strong program of externally funded research in population from an international perspective. Salary is competitive and negotiable. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application with CV and three letters of reference to: Reynaldo Martorell, PhD, Robert W, Woodruff Professor of International Nutrition and Chair, Department of International Health, Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, NE. Room 754, Atlanta, Georgia 30322; Phone: 404.727.9888; Fax: 404.727.1278; Email: rmart77@sph.emory.edu

The George Warren School of Social Work at Washington University in St Louis invites applications for four faculty positions. Expertise is sought in gerontology, health, women's health, mental health, community development, family practice or human diversity. All candidates should have an earned doctorate, competence to teach both at the MSW and PhD levels, a commitment to research and scholarly publications and skill in preparing research proposals for external funding. Expertise in intervention research is desirable. Positions will be filled when suitable candidates are selected. Early application is advised. Candidates should submit a CV, names and addresses of three professional references, and samples of written/published material to: Shanti Kl Khinduka, Dean, George Warren School of Social Work, Washington University, Campus Box 1196, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis MO 63130-4899.

The Department of Sociology at Penn State invites applications for a senior faculty position in demography. Areas of expertise within demography are open. Candidates should have a distinguished academic reputation, strong teaching and mentoring skills, and a demonstrated record of securing external funding. Please send CV and other appropriate materials to Dr. Daniel Lichter, Chair, Demography Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology, Box D-4, 201 Oswald Tower, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. Applications received by January 31, 1999 will receive full consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The Department of Sociology at Penn State also invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in demography. Areas of expertise within demography are open. Candidates should have a strong commitment to research and show significant potential in teaching. Please send CV, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Daniel Lichter, Chair, Demography Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology, Box D-3, 201 Oswald Tower, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. Applications received by January 31, 1999 will receive full consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The Department of Sociology at Bowling Green State University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Sociology/demography beginning August 1999. Substantive interests in all areas of population studies will be considered, but we require an individual who can teach and advise at the graduate level in applied demography. The department offers a unique masters of arts degree with a specialization in applied demography, and the successful candidate must contribute heavily to this program, as well as the doctoral program in demography. Other areas of interest may include, but are not limited to demographic techniques, geographic information systems, census data products, and market demography. Qualifications include a PhD in sociology, demography or a related field at the time of appointment; the potential for research, publication, and the pursuit of extramural funding; and effectiveness in both undergraduate and graduate instruction. The department has a strong doctoral program focusing on criminology/deviant behavior, social psychology, and family studies, in addition to demography. Please send a letter of application, statement of research agenda, vita, a sample publication, and three current letters of reference to: Dr. Franklin Goza, Chair, Population Studies Search Committee, Department of Sociology, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403-0231. Applications must be received by January 4, 1999 to be considered.

Child Trends seeks an Assistant Director for Communications. This person will work closely with the Director for Communications to develop and implement a wide range of strategies to disseminate Child Trends' research to the media, the public policy community other researchers and service providers. He or she will oversee a small publications department. Expertise in the communications field, strong understanding of child and family issues and strong writing and communication skills are essential. To apply, mail or fax your resume and three professional references to: Personnel Department, Child Trends, 4301 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20008; Fax: 202.362.5533.

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research announces two openings at the pre-/post-doc level in the working group "History of Demographic Thinking." This working group is organizing a workshop on "Population forecasts in the first half of the 20th century from a comparative point of view" for 1999. Applicants are expected to do research related to this topic for a period of up to two years. Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English. Applications from women are particularly encouraged. Preference will be given to disabled persons, all else being equal. Applications (vita, list of publications, letter of reference) should be sent by 1 January 1999 to Prof. James Vaupel, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Doberaner Strasse 114, D-18057 Rostock, Germany. For further information regarding these positions and the scientific orientation of the working group please see http://www.demogr.mpg.de

The autonomous research group on Demographic Methods of Modeling, Forecasting and Simulation at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research is seeking one Research Scientist and two doctoral or postdoctoral fellows. Applicants for the Research Scientist position should have completed a PhD in demography or a related subject (economics, statistics, mathematics, etc.) within the past decade. Knowledge of econometrics, a strong interest in modeling and simulation of dynamic systems and the ability to conduct formal demographic and econometric research are necessary. The salary for this position will be BAT-O Iia/Ib. Fellows should have completed a university (doctoral) or PhD (postdoctoral) degree in demography or a related subject (economics, statistics, mathematics, etc.). For further information, please see http://www.demogr.mpg.de. Applications from women are encouraged. Preference will be given to disabled persons, all else being equal. Inquiries and applications (including CV and selected publications) should be sent by January 15, 1999 to: Dr. Alexia Fürnkranz-Prskawetz, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Doberaner Strasse 114, 18057 Rostock, Germany.

The Department of Sociology at Arizona State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a concentration in Family Demography to start by August 1999. Instruction will be at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A PhD in Sociology or Demography by August 16, 1999, evidence of strong quantitative skills, and a research agenda in family demography is required. Evidence of ability to publish research findings and teaching skills is desired. Review of complete applications will start January 19, 1999 or the 19th of each month thereafter until the position is filled. Please send a letter summarizing your research and teaching interests, a CV, three letters of recommendation, and samples of written work to Deborah A. Sullivan, Search Committee Chair, Arizona State University, Department of Sociology, P.O. Box 872101 Tempe, AZ 85287-2101. For questions, Email: dsullivn@asu.edu; Phone: 602.965.4492; Fax: 602.965.0064.

Sociometrics Corporation seeks a full-time Research and Training Associate to create and field test educational materials relating to the development and evaluation of teen pregnancy and STD/HIV/AIDS prevention programs. Field testing will involve scheduling and running training courses, and working closely with members of the target market of teachers, directors and staff of community-based agencies, clinic-based practitioners, and program evaluators. This position requires a PhD in a social or health science or in social or health policy and at least three or more years of related work experience practicing and teaching/training program development and evaluation; outstanding interpersonal communication and organizational skills; ability to write for scientific, practitioner, and lay audiences; pleasant personality; comfort in dealing with people both in person and by telephone. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the areas of teen pregnancy and STD/HIV/AIDS prevention and to candidates with experience writing educational materials. Compensation and start date are negotiable; will depend on background and relevant work experience. To apply, send resume with cover letter and writing sample to Dr. J. J. Card, President, Sociometrics Corporation, 170 State Street, Suite 260, Los Altos, CA 94022. Email: jjcard@socio.com

The Office of Population Research (OPR) at Princeton University has an immediate opening for an experienced statistical programmer. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and research staff in the processing and analysis of large-scale survey and census data. Typical duties involve the creation of specialized data extracts from such sources as the NLSY, NSFG, PSID, SIPP, assisting research staff and students with data management and analysis strategies, writing documentation for data extracts and programs, and occasionally teaching short courses on the use of specialized software. Substantial experience with statistical packages used by social scientists such as Stata, SAS, and S-Plus is an absolute requirement. Familiarity with scripting languages (perl, awk, javascript) and higher-level programming languages (Visual Basic, Java, C++) would be a valuable asset. The candidate must be able to work in a mixed computing environment that relies on Unix servers and Windows NT workstations and should be familiar with standard internet tools such as telnet, ftp and the World Wide Web. Knowledge of HTML and related extensions (DHTML, XML) is desirable. In addition to these computing skills, the candidate should be familiar with the social science environment and standard social science data sources and should have a solid grounding in applied statistics. The candidate should also be well-organized, attentive to detail, and able to respond to deadlines in a timely fashion. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience; review of applications will start immediately. The position is full-time for one year subject to reappointment. Application material and references should be sent to Judith A. Tilton, Office of Population Research, Princeton University, 21 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08540.

The Population Division of the US Census Bureau, US Department of Commerce, has immediate openings in its domestic and international programs for qualified individuals in the areas of demography, sociology, geography, related social sciences, and computer systems. These openings are two year appointments which offer qualified applicants an opportunity to work on one or more of the following topics: Social and Demographic Characteristics, Population Estimates and Projections, Special Population Statistics, Census Programs, and the International Program Center. We seek individuals at all levels (BA, MA, PhD) who are self-starters and highly motivated with excellent analytic, quantitative, computer, 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 application instructions, see: http://www.census.gov/hrd/www/vacancy/stat2.htm or contact the Census Bureau's Recruitment Office at 1.800.638.6719. For specific questions about opportunities in the Population Division, please contact the Recruitment Committee, Population Division, US Bureau of the Census, Washington, DC 20233-8800; Fax: 301.457.2481; Email: pop@census.gov

The Division of Science Resources Studies (SRS) of the National Science Foundation, is advertising to fill at least two analyst positions in the near future. SRS has responsibility for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data on the enterprise of science and engineering in the U.S. (e.g., education and employment of scientists and engineers, spending on research and development in all sectors of the economy, public attitudes towards science, outcomes of science and engineering). Successful candidates will work with large scale survey data examining policy issues in science and engineering and overseeing the development of particular surveys. Over time, a broad variety of activities and opportunities will be available for nearly completed- or recent-PhDs interested in quantitative social science research. For more information on these positions, how to apply, and selection criteria, see http://www.nsf.gov/home/chart/start.htm, under Vacancies, then under Scientific and Professional. Also check out the SRS Homepage: http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs. Salary ranges from $39,270 to $72,758. Potential applicants can direct questions to Jeanne E. Griffith, Phone: 703.306.1785; Email: jgriffit@nsf.gov

The Center for Population Research and Census, School of Urban Studies and Planning, Portland State University seeks applications for a renewable, 9-month fixed term position at the level of Research Assistant Professor to begin September 16, 1999. Responsibilities include directing population estimates and projections for the state of Oregon, providing population analysis, conducting research, and teaching and advising graduate students. Requirements for the position include: an earned doctorate with specialization in demography; a career commitment to research and practice in population studies; potential to work with others on funded research; promise of scholarly contribution to population studies. Although this search is not limited to a particular area, we are particularly interested in candidates with a focus on key areas emphasized in our College of Urban and Public Affairs, including urban studies, regional science, community development, aging, or community health. Applications should submit: resume, cover letter describing qualifications for this position, one or two examples of written work, and three letters of reference. All application materials should be sent by January 15, 1999 to: Chair, Search Committee, Center for Population Research and Census, P.O. Box 751, Portland State University, Portland, OR 97207-0751. For further information, contact Barry Edmonston, Director, Center for Population Research and Census, Phone: 503.725.5101; Fax: 503.725.5162; Email: edmonstonb@pdx.edu

The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is seeking a staff fellow to work on a project to develop, implement and evaluate summary measures of health and mortality. Within the Office of Analysis, Epidemiology and Health Promotion of NCHS, this project is focused on two activities: Healthy People 2010 and Health and Aging. Healthy People is a set of consensus national health promotion and disease prevention objectives used to foster action in the public and private sectors to improve the health of the American people. Summary measures of health must be developed to monitor goals. The Health and Aging project is creating a large renewable data base, developing measures of health and mortality using cross sectional and longitudinal approaches, and tracking the trend in selected summary indicators. Responsibilities include obtaining, managing, analyzing and summarizing data from large data systems. Candidates should be skilled in using SAS and Windows applications including spreadsheets and database management systems. The fellow will work collaboratively with staff within the two projects at NCHS and with outside advisors and will prepare written and oral reports of activities and results of analyses and evaluations. The initial appointment is for one year, with the potential renewal. Qualifications include a doctoral or master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (public health, epidemiology, demography, statistics, health economics), with some exposure to survey sampling issues, life tables, composite measures of health, and trend analysis. Applicants should have proven analytic and computing skills with research experience in an academic or applied setting. Previous experience developing and monitoring measures of quality of life, adjusted life years, disability-free life years or experience with multi-state life tables would be extremely beneficial. Direct inquiries or send a CV with a cover letter containing availability for employment, required minimum salary and any other relevant information to: Dr. Diane K. Wagener, Director, Division of Health Promotion Statistics, National Center for Health Statistics, Room 770, 6525 Belcrest Rd., Hyattsville, Md. 20782; Phone: 301.436.3548; Fax: 301.436.8459.

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Emails: stephanie@popassoc.org; kevin@popassoc.org

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Elizabeth Hervey Stephen, Department of Demography, Georgetown University, Box 571214, Washington, D.C. 20057-1214. Phone: 202.687.6662. Fax: 202.687.5049.

Email: stepheel@gunet.georgetown.edu

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Demography (Email: demography@popassoc.org)

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Demography, Carolina Population Center, CB #8120, University Square East, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-3997.

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Georgeanne Patmios, National Institute on Aging, 7201 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 533, Bethesda, MD 20892. Phone: 301.496.3138. Fax: 301.402.0051. Email: Georgeanne_Patmios@nih.gov

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Mary Heim, Demographic Research Unit, Department of Finance, 915 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Phone: 916.323.4086. Fax: 916.327.0222. Email: fimheim@dof.ca.gov.

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