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January 13, 2009

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CSDE WEEKLY SEMINAR: Marcia Carlson -- Fathers' Involvement in Fragile Families: Patterns and Implications for Children
CSDE AFFILIATE & FELLOW NEWS: Charlie Hirschman to Serve as PAA Liaison
CAMPUS SEMINARS & EVENTS OF INTEREST: Pavel Krivitsky -- Adjusting for Network Size and Composition Effects in Exponential Random Graph Models; Henry Walke -- Field Epidemiology Training Programs, Building Global Public Health Capacity; Sara Curran, et al -- The Top 10 Things the New President Must Know About the World; Anthony Gill -- Contemporary Threats to Religious Liberty in the U.S; Tim Smeeding -- Differences in Social Transfer Support and Poverty for Immigrant Families with Children: Lessons from the LIS; Benjamin Kerr -- Exploring a "Tragedy of the Commons" in Host-pathogen Metapopulations
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: Notice of Intent to Publish a RFP for Trauma, Stress and Substance Use and Abuse among U.S. Military Personnel; Collaborative Study of Suicidality and Mental Health in the U.S. Army (U01); NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Investigators (K01)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Three Assistant Professors -- University of Colorado Denver, Economics; Assistant Professor -- Murray State University, Geosciences; Assistant Professor -- Methodist University, Sociology; Multiple Career Opportunities -- Northern California's Community Colleges; Multiple Faculty Positions -- South Orange County Community College District
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: Graduate Student Internship (work-study) -- The Seattle Planning Commission; Postdoctoral Health Economics Research Fellow --University of California at Berkeley; Postdoc in Organizational Economics -- Harvard University; Postdoctoral Fellowship -- The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

CSDE WEEKLY SEMINAR

Marcia Carlson -- Fathers' Involvement in Fragile Families: Patterns and Implications for Children

Marcia (Marcy) Carlson is an Associate Professor of Sociology, and an Affiliate at the Center for Demography and Ecology, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
“Fathers' Involvement in Fragile Families: Patterns and Implications for Children”
Co-sponsored with the West Coast Poverty Center
Friday, January 16
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Parrington Hall Forum

CSDE Seminar Schedule

CSDE AFFILIATE & FELLOW NEWS

Charlie Hirschman to Serve as PAA Liaison

Alberto Palloni and Charlie Hirschman have agreed to serve as liaisons between PAA and two foundations (the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Hewlett Foundation) that are supporting expanded PAA activities.

More info about this and other PAA news and public affairs is in the current PAA Affairs.

CAMPUS SEMINARS & EVENTS OF INTEREST

Pavel Krivitsky -- Adjusting for Network Size and Composition Effects in Exponential Random Graph Models

CSSS Seminar Series
Pavel Krivitsky, Graduate Student, Department of Statistics, University of Washington
"Adjusting for Network Size and Composition Effects in Exponential Random Graph Models"
Wednesday, January 14
12:30 - 1:20 pm
Denny 401

More info is here.

Henry Walke -- Field Epidemiology Training Programs, Building Global Public Health Capacity

IHME Seminar Series
Dr. Henry Walke from the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta
Field Epidemiology Training Programs, Building Global Public Health Capacity
Dr. Walke joined the CDC in 2001 and served as the Resident Advisor in Jordan from 2001-2004 for a CDC surveillance project. Since 2007, Dr Walke has served as the Branch Chief for the Program Development Branch, Division of Global Public Health Capacity Development, Coordinating Office of Global Health, CDC, based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Wednesday, January 14
4:00 pm coffee and refreshments
4:15-5:30 presentation and Q&A
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2301 5th Avenue
Suite 600
Seattle, Washington 98121
Telephone 206 897 2800

Sara Curran, et al -- The Top 10 Things the New President Must Know About the World
The Top 10 Things the New President Must Know About the World.
Panel Discussion Participants: David Bachman, Sara Curran, Joel Migdal, and Anand Yang, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington. What are the Top 10 things President-elect Barack Obama should know? Global poverty, environment, China, religion, governance, Middle East, food & energy security, international finance, India, education, U.S. debt, Pakistan, cultural tensions . . . Please join us for this timely and fascinating discussion.
Wednesday, January 14
6:30 PM,
Kane Hall 110

Anthony Gill -- Contemporary Threats to Religious Liberty in the U.S
Luce Lecture
Prof. Anthony Gill (UW)
"Contemporary Threats to Religious Liberty in the U.S."
The First Amendment of the US Constitution declares that "Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." While much of the debate over religious freedom has focused on whether prayer in school or Christmas trees on city hall lawns constitute "establishment," governments have increasingly used property rights regulations and zoning laws to inhibit the construction and expansion of houses of worship. Professor Gill examines why this trend has increased in recent years. His talk will situate the issue in historical and cross-national perspective. Sponsors: Comparative Religion Program and The Center for Global Studies.
Wednesday, January 14
7:30 pm
Kane 220

Tim Smeeding -- Differences in Social Transfer Support and Poverty for Immigrant Families with Children: Lessons from the LIS

WCPC Seminar Series
Tim Smeeding, Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of Public Affairs, La Follette School of Public Affairs, and Director, Institute for Research on Poverty, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Differences in Social Transfer Support and Poverty for Immigrant Families with Children: Lessons from the LIS
Thursday, January 15
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Parrington Commons (#308)

More info is here.

Benjamin Kerr -- Exploring a "Tragedy of the Commons" in Host-pathogen Metapopulations

IPEM Seminar Series
Benjamin Kerr (U of Washington, Biology)
Exploring a "Tragedy of The Commons" in Host-pathogen Metapopulations
Thursday January 15
3:30-5:00 pm
Denny 401

More info is here.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Notice of Intent to Publish a RFP for Trauma, Stress and Substance Use and Abuse among U.S. Military Personnel

(NOT-DA-09-004)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), with support from other federal agencies, intends to publish a Request for Applications (RFA) to solicit applications for research on substance abuse and associated problems among U.S. military personnel, veterans and their families. This RFA is specific to those who are or have served in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) (OEF/OIF) and will focus on the epidemiology/etiology, screening and identification, prevention and treatment of substance use and abuse (including alcohol, tobacco and other drugs) and associated problems (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), sleep disturbances, relationship issues such as interpersonal violence) among U.S. military personnel, veterans and their families. Research questions related to all phases of the deployment cycle, (i.e., pre-deployment, deployment, re-integration, and separation) and all branches of the military (e.g., Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, U.S. Military Reserves, National Guard) and veterans are of interest. This notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects. The RFA is expected to be published in the spring of 2009 with an expected receipt date in August of 2009.

Collaborative Study of Suicidality and Mental Health in the U.S. Army (U01)

(RFA-MH-09-140)
National Institute of Mental Health
US Army
Application Receipt Date(s): April 03, 2009

The high rates of mental health and behavioral adjustment problems among recent U.S. military combat veterans, and the increasing rates of suicide among Army soldiers, are of growing concern. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), issued by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in collaboration with the U.S. Army, solicits cooperative research project grant (U01) applications aimed at conducting an epidemiologic study of mental health, psychological resilience, suicide risk, suicide-related behaviors, and suicide deaths in the U.S. Army. This study will evaluate selected samples of soldiers across all phases of Army service, both cross-sectionally and longitudinally, including entry-level training and service, pre-deployment training, deployment and non-combat assignments, post-deployment, and post-separation reintegration to civilian life. The intent is to identify, as rapidly as scientifically possible, modifiable risk and protective factors and moderators of suicide-related behaviors. Once modifiable factors are identified, investigators will identify specific intervention options for reducing suicide risk by addressing empirically-identified risk and protective factors, and develop initial research designs for subsequent research that may test practical suicide risk reduction efforts. (Finalizing the design and implementation of intervention and screening trials lies outside the scope of this project). The overall objective of this research is to evaluate multiple determinants of suicide-related events, including potentially protective mechanisms, with the intent of informing the development of effective strategies for mitigating suicide risk and enhancing the resilience of Army personnel across all phases of Army service. In all aspects of this project, NIMH and the Army specifically seek to foster innovative methods to maximize the scientific and practical value of this research.

NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Investigators (K01)

(PAR-09-074)
National Institute of Nursing Research
Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see announcement.

The overall goal of NIH-supported career development programs is to help ensure that a diverse pool of highly trained scientists are available in adequate numbers and in appropriate research areas to address the Nation's biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs.The purpose of the NINR Mentored Research Scientist Development Award for Underrepresented or Disadvantaged Investigators (K01) is to provide support and “protected time” (three, four, or five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Three Assistant Professors -- University of Colorado Denver, Economics

The Department of Economics, University of Colorado Denver, invites applications for three tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level starting August 2009, subject to budgetary approval. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or expect completion by August 1, 2009. We seek individuals showing promise of excellent scholarship and teaching. Candidates working in all applied micro fields will be considered although we have a particular interest in individuals who can also teach advanced econometrics at the MA level.

More info is here.

Assistant Professor -- Murray State University, Geosciences

Assistant Professor, Physical Geographer, Department of Geosciences, Murray State University. Full-time tenure-track position to begin August 2009. Ph.D. required. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered. Excellent teaching skills including use of modern classroom technologies required. Must demonstrate research potential in physical geography as evidenced by publication or other scholarly activity. Experience with remote sensing and/or GIS methodologies required. Will teach introductory courses in the geosciences and upper-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Conduct research, pursue external funding, and supervise undergraduate and graduate student research. Application Deadline: February 20, 2009. Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, copies of transcripts, and three letters of reference to Dr. Haluk Cetin, Department of Geosciences, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky 42071; phone: 270-809-2085.

Assistant Professor -- Methodist University, Sociology

Tenure-track Assistant Professor. Teach a variety of Sociology courses, including statistics, and advise students. Applications: letter of intent, CV, list of references with phone and e-mail contact information, and transcripts. Deadline: February 2, 2009. Send materials to Ms. Debra Yeatts, dyeatts@methodist.edu, Human Resources Director, Methodist University, 5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311. See www.methodist.edu.

Multiple Career Opportunities -- Northern California's Community Colleges

The Northern California's Community Colleges have multiple academic positions available.

More info is here.

Multiple Faculty Positions -- South Orange County Community College District

The South Orange County Community College District, California, has multiple faculty positions available.

More info is here.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Graduate Student Internship (work-study) -- The Seattle Planning Commission
The Seattle Planning Commission in seeking a graduate student to assist with developing a report on housing affordability. The affordability report will be the first in a series of three reports the Planning Commission is developing to identify the level of progress the City is making in implementing key planning policies. Other projects will likely involve demographic analysis, including neighborhood demographics, so GIS skills would certainly be a plus.
I'm happy to answer questions about the internship.
Diana Canzoneri
Demographer & Senior Planning Analyst
Seattle Planning Commission Staff
(206) 615-1269; diana.canzoneri@seattle.gov
More info is here.

Postdoctoral Health Economics Research Fellow --University of California at Berkeley

Postdoctoral fellowships are now available in the Mental Health Economics Training Program at the University of California, Berkeley. The program, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, provides advanced multidisciplinary training to those with a Ph.D. in Economics (or a closely related field), a demonstrated interest in health economics and policy, and strong quantitative skills. The training focuses on mental health economics and the pharmacoeconomics of mental health. Support for stipends and travel is provided, as well as health insurance for the trainees. Applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the U.S., or have permanent residency. Fellowships begin August 2009. Interested candidates must apply before January 31, 2009 to: Amy Nuttbrock, Program Coordinator, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley - 50 University Hall, MC 7360, Berkeley, CA 94720-7360. To access the application, please visit our Web site at http://www.petris.org/training/ NIMH or e-mail amynuttbrock@berkeley.edu

Postdoc in Organizational Economics -- Harvard University

The Department of Economics and the Business School at Harvard University invite exceptional scholars to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Organizational Economics. The position will provide an opportunity for individual and collaborative research. The successful candidate will work with faculty involved in organizational economics (including fields such as contract theory, corporate finance, labor, IO, strategy, corporate governance, and others) at Harvard. The position will also involve organizing and coordinating activities of the Cambridge organizational economics community, as well as assisting in the teaching of a graduate course in Organizational Economics. Applicants should have received their doctoral degrees within the last four years. Those who already hold tenure-track positions will be preferred, including those whose first position begins in 2009 and who would like to defer this position for one year.

Deadline for application submission is February 28th, 2009.

More info is here.

Postdoctoral Fellowship -- The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Austria for Researchers in Natural and Social Sciences, Math, Policy and Engineering
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), located in Schloss Laxenburg near Vienna, Austria, provides full funding for two postdoctoral researchers each year. IIASA is an international institution, supported by the U.S. and 18 other governments, engaged in scientific research aimed at providing policy insight on issues of regional and global importance Scholars are expected to conduct their own research within one of IIASA's research programs or special projects on topics closely related to IIASA's agenda.
Application deadline: 1 February 2009
An on-line application form, along with more information, can be found here.
General Questions: Barbara Hauser, Postdoctoral Coordinator hauser@iiasa.ac.at