Addressing inequity and working toward environmental justice is essential to a successful environmental movement. This day-long symposium focuses on policies to address systemic racism and inequities in the environmental movement, power structures and how they influence knowledge production, and ethical and equitable community engagement across the Salish Sea and the Pacific Northwest Coast.

Friday November 15, 9:00am-6:00pm – wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House (INT)

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The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) seeks to develop user-friendly large-scale next-generation data resources and relevant analytic techniques to advance fundamental research in SBE areas of study. Successful proposals will, within the financial resources provided by the award, construct such databases and/or relevant analytic techniques and produce a finished product that will enable new types of data-intensive research. The databases or techniques should have significant impacts, either across multiple fields or within broad disciplinary areas, by enabling new types of data-intensive research in the SBE sciences.

Human Networks and Data Science (HNDS) is a two-track program. It supports research and infrastructure that uses data science to advance understanding of a full range of human networks. HNDS research will identify ways in which dynamic, distributed, and heterogeneous data can provide novel answers to fundamental questions about individual and group behavior. HNDS is especially interested in proposals that leverage data-rich insights about human networks to support improved health, prosperity, and security.

HNDS has two components:

1. Human Networks and Data Science – Infrastructure (HNDS-I). Development of data resources and relevant analytic techniques that support fundamental SBE research in the context of human networks. For FY 2020, this research is funded through this solicitation, which replaces the previous Resource Implementations for Data Intensive Research in the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (RIDIR) solicitation.
2. Human Networks and Data Science – Core Research (HNDS-R). Core research proposals use data science to generate novel understandings of human networks – particularly understandings that can improve the outcomes of significant societal opportunities and challenges. HNDS encourages core research proposals that make innovative use of HNDS infrastructure (formerly RIDIR).

The HNDS – Infrastructure solicitation is currently accepting proposals. A subsequent funding announcement for HNDS Core Research will be released in 2020, pending availability of funding. 

Deadline: February 24, 2020

Please note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.

• John E. Yellen, telephone: (703) 292-8759, email: jyellen@nsf.gov

• Joseph M. Whitmeyer, telephone: (703) 292-7808, email: jwhitmey@nsf.gov

Applicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s):

• 47.075 — Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences

NIH Funding Opportunities on Research on biopsychosocial factors of social connectedness and isolation on health, wellbeing, illness, and recovery:

• R01 Clinical Trials Not Allowed: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits research projects that seek to model the underlying mechanisms, processes, and trajectories of social relationships and how these factors affect outcomes in health, illness, recovery, and overall wellbeing. Both animal and human subjects research projects are welcome. Researchers proposing basic science experimental studies involving human participants should consider this FOA’s companion for basic experimental studies with humans. Deadline: March 17, 2020 (Opens on February 17, 2020)

• R01 Basic experimental studies with humans (BESH) required: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) invites research projects that seek to explain the underlying mechanisms, processes, and trajectories of social relationships and how these factors affect outcomes in human health, illness, recovery, and overall wellbeing. Types of projects submitted under this FOA include studies that prospectively assign human participants to conditions (i.e., experimentally manipulate independent variables) and that assess biomedical and/or behavioral outcomes in humans to understand fundamental aspects of phenomena related to social connectedness and isolatedness. NIH considers such studies as “prospective basic science studies involving human participants” that meet the NIH definition of basic research and fall within the NIH definition of a clinical trials (see, e.g., NOT-OD-19-024) Types of studies that should submit under this FOA include studies that prospectively assign human participants to conditions (i.e., experimentally manipulate independent variables) and that assess biomedical or behavioral outcomes in humans for the purpose of understanding the fundamental aspects of phenomena without specific application towards processes or products in mind. Deadline: March 17, 2020 (Opens on February 17, 2020)

Brown University, Post-doctoral Research Associate

ASA Job ID is: 16082

The Population Studies and Training Center at Brown University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in population-environment research to work with Associate Professor Elizabeth Fussell and her collaborator, Professor Narayan Sastry (University of Michigan), on a study of the long-term outcomes of the Hurricane Katrina-affected population of New Orleans.

Responsibilities: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will participate in data analyses, literature reviews, manuscript production for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and presentations at scientific conferences, especially the Population Association of America. Publications stemming from the designated research projects will likely be co-authored with Fussell and other co-investigators on those projects. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is encouraged to lead one or more of these papers and to publish their independent research.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate position will start between January 1 and August 1, 2020. The term of appointment is one year, with the possibility of renewal.

QUALIFICATIONS| A PhD in a social science discipline with a specialization in demography.  Applicants must have completed the PhD requirement prior to the start of the position.

Theoretical and empirical familiarity with the field of environment and migration; experience in statistical and spatial data analysis and survey methods; advanced programming in Stata or another statistical package; excellent writing ability. Special Sworn Status with the Census Bureau is a plus, and a successful applicant without this status will be assisted in obtaining it.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS| To apply, please submit your application at: http://apply.interfolio.com/70698 and include the following materials: (1) letter of application, (2) a two-to-five page research statement detailing your substantive and methodological research experience , (3) curriculum vitae, and (4) one or two recent samples of published work (listed as “Other Document” under application documents). In addition, candidates should submit three letters of reference via the online system at the time of the application.

Application review will begin December 15, but the position will remain open to accept additional applications until the position filled.

Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Elizabeth Fussell, email: elizabeth_fussell@brown.edu

Pennsylvania State University, Postdoctoral Researcher

https://psu.jobs/job/91652

The Population Research Institute in the Social Science Research Institute at Penn State (University Park) seeks a qualified candidate to collaborate with Dr. Ashton Verdery, Dr. Rachel Margolis (University of Western Ontario), and other colleagues on a National Institute of Aging funded research grant. This position will be devoted to research related to patterns of family structure and population health in aging populations around the world. This position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the position start-date. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their own research program in addition to collaborating with the research team. A background in demography, sociology, economics, health sciences, gerontology, or statistics is preferred. We are especially interested in candidates who are strong writers and have expertise in survey methodology and data analysis, with proficiency in R and/or Stata. Experience working with a research team and knowledge of advanced demographic techniques is desired. We seek a candidate who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, responsible, team-oriented, and creative, with excellent interpersonal, written communication, and organizational skills. Please submit a brief cover letter describing relevant experience, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information (name, current position title, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address) for three professional references electronically. 

This is a one year fixed-term appointment with high likelihood of an additional year of funding. The position start date is flexible but is expected to begin between March 1, 2020 and September 1, 2020. Applicants who wish to work remotely will be considered. Review of applications begins on January 10, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience; travel and research support is budgeted for the Postdoctoral Scholar to attend annual conferences, training workshops, and obtain necessary materials and software.

Harvard University, Research Associate

The Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies (HCPDS) seeks a full-time, PhD-level Research Associate to work on a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded-project entitled “Burden of Disease and Deprivation in India across Micro and Macro Public Policy Units” led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Professor S.V. Subramanian and HCPDS Research Associate Rockli Kim. The overarching goal of this project is to improve precision public policy, public financing, and governance in India related to indicators of population health and development. Specifically, the project aims to achieve this goal by: 1) Data collation and analytics; 2) The development of web-based intelligent public data and analytics platform; and 3) Knowledge translation and dissemination. 

A core component of this project is triangulating multiple sources of population health and development data geocoded to micro and macro public policy units in India, and applying advanced methodological approaches to make robust predictions at each level. Therefore, we are seeking a Research Associate with extensive expertise in data management of large population-based data sets. Experience of working with Indian data sets (e.g. Census, National Family Health Surveys) is preferred. The candidate must have advanced skills in coding, GIS, and statistical modeling, including multilevel modeling. Knowledge of geospatial analysis and machine learning is desirable.

Primary responsibilities: The position will be primarily responsible for identifying, collating, and managing relevant datasets in India with population health and development data geocoded to different public policy units. Duties include data extraction, cleaning (including recoding, relabeling, constructing new variables), and merging; producing tables, charts, graphs for data summary; running statistical analyses and providing analytic interpretations; assisting in preparation for reports, publications, and grant proposals.

The initial appointment will end on May 31, 2021 with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should email a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to  popcenter@hsph.harvard.edu with “BMGF Research Associate/Data Manager” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For full consideration, please apply by Friday, December 6, 2019.

For more information, visit www.hsph.harvard.edu/cpds

Harvard University, Research Associate (Project Manager)

The Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies (HCPDS) seeks to hire a full-time, PhD- level Research Associate to work on a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded project entitled “Burden of Disease and Deprivation in India across Micro and Macro Public Policy Units” led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Professor S.V. Subramanian and HCPDS Research Associate Rockli Kim. The overarching goal of this project is to improve public policy, public financing, and governance in India related to indicators of population health and development. Specifically, the project aims to achieve this goal by: 1) Data collation and analytics; 2) The development of a web-based public data and analytics platform; and 3) Knowledge translation and dissemination. 

 The Research Associate will manage the overall project and act as the lead point of contact who oversees all project components by closely working with the PIs as well as data scientists, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, finance personnel, and project partners. The Research Associate will play a key role in translating and disseminating research findings to diverse stakeholders through a highly interactive website, and other communication channels, including media outreach, policy intelligence reports, and publications. The position involves both administrative and technical roles. The desired candidate will have a doctorate in public health, public policy, communications or related field, and will have extensive experience with project management. With PI approval (or as time permits), the Research Associate may also have the opportunity to conduct his/her own research under the project’s umbrella and author manuscripts.

The initial appointment will end on May 31, 2021 with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should email a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for three references to popcenter@hsph.harvard.edu with “BMGF Research Associate/Project Manager” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by Friday, December 6, 2019. For more information, visit www.hsph.harvard.edu/cpds. Contact: Lesley Harkins.

The Network on Life Course Health Dynamics and Disparities in 21st Century America (NLCHDD), funded by the National Institute on Aging, invites interested researchers to submit pilot proposals that have the potential to better understand how health and mortality outcomes across the adult life course are shaped by US state contexts. Proposals are due January 10, 2020.

Investigators may request total (direct + indirect) costs in the range of $10,000-$20,000 for pilot projects, with a limit of 8% on indirect costs (IDC). Funds can be used for research assistance, salaries, travel, data acquisition, etc. Principal Investigators must hold a PhD. We expect to make 3-4 awards.

For further information, please see attached PDF or visit the information page at: https://asi.syr.edu/the-network-on-life-course-health-dynamics-in-21st-century-america/call-for-pilot-grants/