The mission of the Human Development Report Office (HDRO) is to advance human development globally. The goal is to contribute towards the expansion of human choices for freedom. The Office works towards this goal by promoting new and innovative ideas, advocating practical policy changes, and constructively challenging policies and approaches that constrain human development. It works with others to achieve change through writing and research, data analysis and presentation, support to national and regional analysis and outreach and advocacy work.
Its mandate is to produce an annual global Human Development Report (HDR), an independent analytical and policy-oriented flagship publication anchored in the human development paradigm, which is presented to and globally launched with the UNDP Administrator.
The HDR is UNDP’s most visible global report. It receives wide acclaim and respect and must adhere to the highest professional rigor and standards. The quality of its statistical content links directly to the HDR’s credibility and impact. Through its work, the Chief of Statistics position will have a direct impact on the quality and timely production of the HDR that influences the international policy debates, decision-making and monitoring, as well as the innovative development of human development data and measurements.
As a senior member of HDRO, the Chief of Statistics has overall responsibility for the production and quality of the statistical content of the report. S/he will lead and manage a small team of statisticians. Working under the guidance of the Director, HDRO, and in close collaboration with other Units and members of the Office, the Chief of Statistics manages the production of leading human development indices and standard indicator tables, develop effective statistical outreach strategies and activities with leading statistical organizations, represent UNDP and HDRO in international statistical community, build partnerships with key data agencies and experts, and ensure good relations with members states on statistical issues.
While ensuring the statistical standards and rigor of the global HDR, the Chief of Statistics will also support efforts to improve statistical quality and credibility of national/regional HDRs.
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- Education: The incumbent should have Advanced university degree (preferably Ph.D.) in statistics, economics, demography or quantitative social sciences with a strong training in applied quantitative analysis.
- Language: Proven excellence in written and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in French or another UN language highly desirable.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable full-time Postdoctoral Fellow for the above project at the Centre for Family and Population Research, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore. The candidate should have expertise in the family and population issues in East Asia or Southeast Asia regions. The position will be tenable for a period of 2 years at the first instance, with the possibility of renewal.
The Centre for Family and Population Research is dedicated to scientific advancement of research and training in the study of trends, determinants, and consequences of family and population changes. This project is led by Professor Wei-Jun Jean Yeung to investigate the trends and patterns of family change in East Asia or Southeast Asia. Candidate will collaborate with the PI to publish relevant research in international journals.
The candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- A PhD degree in Social Science discipline from a recognized university;
- Research expertise in topics related to trends and changes in family, population and labour markets in East Asia or Southeast Asia;
- Advanced quantitative research skills;
- Publication record in areas related to the above specified research areas;
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
- Strong organizational skill and interpersonal skill.
Invitation to apply:
Interested applicants are invited to send the following list of documents to the Centre for Family and Population Research via email: cfpr@nus.edu.sg to Ms Sascha Ng, with the subject title “Southeast Asian Family Dynamic Study”. We regret that only successful candidates will be notified via email.
Contact Info:
For more information, please visit the website of Centre for Family and Population Research, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore.
Contact Email: cfpr@nus.edu.sg
The Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) in Wiesbaden, Germany, seeks a candidate for a full-time position in global population studies for a period of 4 years (salary group E14 TVöD; 100%) with the possibility of receiving tenure.
The appointment will be made in the research group “Demographic Change and World Population”. The successful candidate will perform empirical research, mostly comparative, on regional and global population developments and phenomena. Training and expertise in analysing survey data and strong quantitative analysis skills are essential, as is knowledge on general global population trends.
See the announcement on our website below for details (for legal reasons in German language only)
The starting date is negotiable, preferably fall 2019.
We are delighted to announce that The Health and Inequality Network (THINK) will be holding the next Benjamin Rabinowitz Symposium in Medical Ethics on Friday October 11, 2019, at the University of Washington in Seattle. The interdisciplinary symposium will explore the impact of structural and interpersonal racism and other oppressions on health and well-being. Keynote speakers are Chandra Ford (UCLA) and Dorothy E. Roberts (Univ of Pennsylvania). The symposium is generously sponsored by the Benjamin Rabinowitz Endowment in Medical Ethics, the Department of Philosophy, the Program on Ethics, and the School of Public Health. Save the date and please share widely!
NIH’s Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) is seeking to create a list of social science research accomplishments which have resulted in substantial health improvements or insights. Between now and July 31, 2019 any and all accomplishments can be submitted to OBSSR through this link. Don’t forget to copy csde@uw.edu so we can also promote your accomplishments!
Also, remember that NIH program officers need to know about upcoming NIH-supported papers before they are published. Send csde@uw.edu your pre-publication news! For more information, reach out to CSDE’s Administrator Scott Kelly.
The East-West Center invites graduate students from around the world to submit abstracts for the 19th International Graduate Student Conference (IGSC) on the Asia Pacific region, taking place in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, USA from February 13-15, 2020. The Conference provides an opportunity to share interdisciplinary perspectives through presenting and attending panel presentations in a warm and supportive environment.
ACCEPTING ABSTRACTS UNTIL
OCTOBER 15, 2019 11:59PM HST
The theme of this year’s IGSC is Community Voices: Bridging Borders. The conference encourages scholarly work on topics of concern to communities across the region, particularly of indigenous and marginalized communities.
The conference invites abstracts on a wide range of disciplines, and areas of focus may include, but are not limited to, community voices in the following areas:
• Environment
• Culture, Arts, and Education
• Gender and Sexuality
• Politics, Economics, and Governance
• Health and Science
Abstracts of up to 350 words are welcome for poster sessions and for traditional paper presentation formats. Authors can submit more than one abstract. A limited number of merit-based travel grants is also available.Download the conference flier and share this announcement via social media with your academic or professional network of contacts!
The East-West Center promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1960, the Center serves as a resource for information and analysis on critical issues of common concern, bringing people together to exchange views, build expertise, and develop policy options. The Center is an independent, public, nonprofit organization with funding from the U.S. government, and additional support provide by private agencies, individuals, foundations, corporations, and governments in the region.
The Department of Sociology, Social Work & Anthropology at Utah State University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track position in Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment begins in August 2020. We seek candidates who can contribute to our Demography and Community/Environment specialization areas through a research and teaching emphasis on either (1) community and/or environmental health (e.g., environmental health disparities) or (2) the dynamic interplay between population and the environment (e.g., the effects of climate change on migration). Scholars who have an interest in contributing to the department’s programs, curricular offerings, and research portfolio in ways that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion are encouraged to apply.
Kyle Crowder (PI) and Erin Carll (Co-PI) are recruiting graduate and undergraduate students to conduct interviews in Somali and Spanish this summer. This is part of their study on residential mobility among families using Housing Choice Vouchers in King County.
See the attached separate position descriptions (with application instructions) for the graduate research assistant and the undergraduate research assistant roles. Positions are being filled as soon as possible.
Please feel free to direct any questions to Erin Carll.
Kyle Crowder (PI) and Erin Carll (Co-PI) are recruiting graduate and undergraduate students to conduct interviews in Somali and Spanish this summer. This is part of their study on residential mobility among families using Housing Choice Vouchers in King County.
See the attached separate position descriptions (with application instructions) for the graduate research assistant and the undergraduate research assistant roles. Positions are being filled as soon as possible.
Please feel free to direct any questions to Erin Carll.
This summer’s 2019 Population Health Applied Research Fellows will develop and apply their data analysis, critical thinking, and team science skills to better understand the impact of the First Steps Program on birth outcomes in King County. The interdisciplinary team of faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students bring with them skills in demography, economics, nursing, public health, public policy, and sociology with the recognition that, to tackle complex population health challenges and become future leaders in the field, the knowledge and insight must come from a collaborative effort across expert domains. Working with CSDE affiliates Sara Curran, Brandon Guthrie, and Matt Hall, seven students are part of the inaugural cohort:
- Claire Branley, undergraduate Public Health major
- Matt Driver, MPH student, Department of Epidemiology
- Jane Kim, Doctorate of Nursing Practice student, School of Nursing
- Christine Leibbrand, CSDE Fellow and PhD Student, Department of Sociology
- Kiana Rahni, undergraduate Economics and Political Science major
- Michelle Shin, PhD student, School of Nursing
- Hilary Wething, CSDE Fellow and PhD student, Evans School of Public Policy & Governance
The Population Health Applied Research Fellowships will support these students to work as a team with the Community Health Services Division (CHSD) of Public Health – Seattle & King County for 10 weeks over the summer to analyze disparities in birth outcomes by race, over time, in King County. This analysis will account for socio-economic and population trends and investigating possible causes.
CHSD is the largest provider of wraparound maternity and infant services for low-income pregnant women in King County, and despite successes in improving care for this population, the County has not been able to comprehensively achieve race equitable birth outcomes. The student’s work will help inform CHSD’s plans for redesigning and refining its delivery of prevention-based services for pregnant and parenting families to help improve birth outcomes.
By working on a real-world, client-driven project as part of a multidisciplinary team, students will understand how to integrate their disciplinary expertise into a team-oriented, problem-solving approach that develops multi-pronged solutions to population health challenges.
“There was an incredible level of interest from highly qualified and motivated students to work in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment on a project that could have a real impact on population health in their own backyard,” said CSDE Affiliate Ali Mokdad, the university’s chief strategy officer for population health and professor of Health Metrics Sciences. “It reflects the demand among students for meaningful, experiential learning opportunities that can make a real difference in people’s lives.”