The Department of Geography at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2019. The Department is looking for exceptional individuals with particular emphasis in the area of urban inequality and health disparities. Urban social inequalities are observed at the individual, relationship/network, community/neighborhood, and societal levels, and are embedded in life course dynamics. The successful candidate will have research and teaching expertise on the social and structural determinants and/or observable manifestations of urban inequality at any of these levels. Topics could include, but are not limited to, disparities in health, income, transportation, or residence relating to race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, or other characteristics. We are particularly interested in researchers using innovative theory and quantitative methods that account for social and spatial context. Applicants with perspectives from public health, demography, sociology, or other related fields in addition to geography are encouraged to apply. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position. Applications received by December 1, 2018 will be given priority consideration, but the position will remain open until filled.  To apply please visit https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01334.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Website: http://www.qc.cuny.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Open until filled. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2019.

 

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Sociology seeks to fill a vacancy at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a tenure track position set to start in Fall 2019.

We are seeking candidates with a strong empirical bent and expertise in advanced analytics techniques, whether quantitative or qualitative. Area of specialization is open, but the ideal candidate will have a research agenda that applies computational research techniques to mainstream sociological topics. We seek a candidate who can, in addition to producing cutting edge research, help us to move our curriculum forward at both the MA and BA level, which share an emphasis on data analytics.

Most research-active faculty in the department have an affiliation with the CUNY Graduate School Doctoral Program in Sociology and such an affiliation would be possible for the successful candidate.

The Sociology Department at Queens College has a large, research-active faculty that places a premium on high quality scholarship with real-world applications, and we support a public Sociology that emphasizes broad dissemination of findings in highly regarded academic outlets as well as to lay audiences and popular media.

Our undergraduate and graduate curriculum is unusual in its strong emphasis on quantitative analysis and research methods. We seek to emphasize these skills even more strongly in our recently developed minor in Data Analytics and our MA program in Data Analytics and Applied Social Research (http://qcbigdata.com).

Our rigorous MA curriculum prepares graduates for promising careers in a variety of fields—including market research, public opinion research, program assessment, educational assessment, policy analysis, market research, and academic research—or to pursue doctoral work in competitive PhD programs. Our program emphasizes advanced analytic skills, including data handling, manipulation, interpretation, and analysis. We also emphasize research process, preparing students to conduct independent projects using a variety of research methods and designs. We offer five concentrations, all sharing the basic core of data analytics and applied research: Applied Social Research, Market Research, Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Media and Marketing, and Data Science (“Big Data”).

QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. degree in Sociology or related discipline (by the time of hiring) and significant experience doing teaching and research related to data analysis and visualization, research methods and design.  Our ideal candidate has a history of research publication and grants, social media savvy, and an ambitious research agenda that incorporates advanced analytic techniques.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2019.

For more information on the position and instructions on how to apply, please visit the Queens College Human Resources website and click on Job ID XX. http://www.qc.cuny.edu/HR/Pages/JobListings.aspx

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply.  We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

The Statistical Coordinator provides statistical and computational services to MPRC faculty, and advises the center’s affiliates on effective computational and data management strategies. The coordinator also conducts training sessions in the use statistical software, and occasional workshops on specialized topics. The coordinator is responsible for monitoring emerging technologies and assisting faculty who wish to incorporate them into their research agenda. The coordinator also acts as the center’s data custodian and data archivist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in an academic teaching, research, or user services environment; OR Master’s degree in statistics, social sciences, information science, computer science or related fields and two years of experience in an academic teaching, research, or user services environment; see the announcement for full details.

Firm commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Best consideration: November 15, 2018

For complete information about this position, and to submit an application, use the following quick link to the official posting on the UMD jobs website : ejobs.umd.edu/postings/64553

The Research Coordinator is responsible for 1) developing and facilitating the preparation, review and submission of proposals to government agencies and philanthropic entities and 2) post-award financial and administrative management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; minimum of 2-3 years of experience in research administration in a university or non-profit setting; see the announcement for full details.

Firm commitment to equal opportunity employment.

For complete information about this position, and to submit an application, use the following quick link to the official posting on the UMD jobs website : ejobs.umd.edu/postings/64538

Best consideration: November 15

The Department of Geography at the University of Connecticut, Storrs seeks an outstanding scholar to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in Geographic Information Science (GIScience) with an expected start date of August 2019. We are seeking applicants who specialize in spatial data science with a focus on one or more areas, viz., Geovisualization (e.g. webGIS, digital cartography, visualization of large, complex, and multidimensional geospatial and movement data) and Analytics and Modeling (e.g., advanced spatial modeling, space-time analytics, spatial interaction, network analysis, data mining). We particularly welcome applicants who are able to strengthen our existing research cluster of Geographic Information Science and Systems and complement other clusters of Spatial Analysis of Social Issues, Earth System Dynamics, and Human-Environment Dynamics by critically applying GIScience methods. More details on the research clusters can be found at geography.uconn.edu/people/clusters Successful candidates will have the opportunity to teach advanced courses in GIScience such as Geovisualization, Cartography, WebGIS, GIS programming, data mining, big data analytics, and other courses in their area of specialization.

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is in the midst of a transformational period of growth supported by the $1.7B Next Generation Connecticut (http://nextgenct.uconn.edu/), the $1B Bioscience Connecticut (http://biosciencect.uchc.edu/) investments, and a bold new Academic Plan: Path to Excellence. The Department of Geography has 18 faculty and is poised to expand further as the University of Connecticut consolidates its position as the best public university in New England and one of the top 20 public universities nationwide. The University of Connecticut offers excellent opportunities and resources such as high performance computing (https://hpc.uconn.edu/) for interdisciplinary collaborative research with the School of Engineering, Department of Statistics, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, School of Business, Digital Humanities and Media Studies, Center for Environmental Science and Engineering, and Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Geography or a related discipline by August 23, 2019; a proven record of excellence in teaching; demonstrated potential in establishing a successful research and scholarship program; and a deep commitment to promoting diversity through an academic or research program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a strong program of research and publication in GIScience and to develop a robust, externally funded research portfolio that advances the candidate’s research as well as the mission of the Department of Geography. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in GIScience and take an active role in bringing currency and creativity to the development of the curriculum. The successful candidate will also demonstrate an ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students, to participate in outreach activities, and to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.

APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time 9-month tenure-track position. The successful candidate’s appointment will be at the Storrs campus. Salary is competitive based on experience and qualifications.

TO APPLY
Go to academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12621. Select “Apply” to be redirected to Academic Jobs Online to complete your application. Please submit a curriculum vitae, letter of application, statement of research and teaching interests, and two samples of publications. Follow the instructions in Academic Jobs Online to direct three reference writers to submit letters of reference on your behalf. For questions, please contact Debs Ghosh at debarchana.ghosh@uconn.edu and/or Chuanrong (Cindy) Zhang at cindy.zhang@uconn.edu. Review of applications will begin January 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Connecticut encourages minorities, women, and people with disabilities to apply for this position. For more information regarding the Department of Geography please visit the department website at https://geography.uconn.edu/.

Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search 2019182). This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

Job offer for an experienced Research coordinator/Data manager at Interface Demography

Department of Sociology, Interface Demography, Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Interface Demography seeks an experienced research fellow (postdoc or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant academic field). The successful candidate will be expected to coordinate the activities of the Strategic Research Program of Interface Demography. This program was granted to ID as a recognized center of excellence by the university authorities for a period of at least 4 more years.

Function description

Together with a part-time technical support collaborator you will be responsible for coordinating the research program and supporting the research staff. Although a specific division of tasks can be discussed during the hiring process, we envisage the following:

• Management of the strategic research program: assuring that the actions described in our 5-year work program are realized, supporting the senior staff with the further development of the research group, organizing board meetings and maintaining communication with our expert committee and the university authorities;
• Public outreach: supporting our research staff with communicating and disseminating their research results to a wider audience, including press and policy makers;
• Data management: helping with data development, writing out formal data requests, compilation of datasets and appropriate indicators, watching over data security and supporting junior research staff on data-related questions;
• Coaching our junior PhD-students in close collaboration with their supervisor and the VUB-doctoral school.

About the research group

Interface Demography (ID – http://www.vub.ac.be/demography/) is the research unit for population studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. ID is part of the Department of Sociology and figures as a reference center for fundamental and applied demographic and population sociological research in Belgium. The strength of ID is its multidisciplinary and strong empirical approach to population research, which allows our unit to collaboratively tackle core social scientific research questions using concepts and approaches from demography, sociology, epidemiology, geography, history, and macroeconomics, while applying a wide range of quantitative and also qualitative empirical methods. The team consists of about 35 members, consisting of professors, senior and junior researchers.

Our main research lines relate to (1) changes in household formation and fertility, (2) health and mortality in an ageing society, (3) migration and ethnic minorities and (4) work-related determinants of health and well-being. (5) An additional and increasingly important research focus are urban dynamics related to the former topics – with special attention to the Brussels Capital Region. Much of the empirical work at ID is based on important data infrastructure that was developed and maintained at ID in collaboration with governmental institutes, including census and mortality registry data, social security data, and large population surveys.

The profile we are looking for

• Someone with a passion for scientific research who is prepared to invest efforts in research policy and management tasks;
• Holder of a PhD or/and a master degree with proven research experience in social sciences, demography, social epidemiology, population statistics, social health sciences or another relevant discipline;
• Strong skills and experience in quantitative social research methods, including manipulation and analysis of large-scale data sets and advanced statistical techniques;
• Good communication skills both in academic writing and in writing for a non-academic audience;
• Experience with project management or proven involvement in large research projects; strong organizational and management skills;
• Being fluent in English – as most communication occurs in English;
• Being able to speak Dutch will be considered an additional asset, although is not a necessity;
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills; being a team player;

What we have to offer

Interface Demography is an excellent multidisciplinary research group with a friendly and collaborative working atmosphere. We believe that the positive work environment, the interesting interactions among colleagues and the work-related and social events are the most valuable things we can offer. Apart from that we offer:

• A full-time appointment of 4 years with remuneration in accordance with your academic degree and seniority;
• Gross monthly wage between € 4,000 and € 6,300 (depending on seniority and if appointed with a Phd-degree);
• Possibility for further prolongation of your contract after 4 years depending upon the successful evaluation of our research program;
• Full reimbursement of (public transport) commuting expenses in Belgium;
• Access to all university facilities, benefits and training programs for academic staff;
• A challenging job content with much potential for personal growth and (international) networking;
• A dynamic and high-quality research environment;
• Possibilities for developing and introducing your own ideas;
• Suggested starting date: 1 January 2019

Location

Faculty of Economic, Social and Political Sciences and Solvay Business School,

Department of Sociology – Interface Demography, Pleinlaan 5, 1050 Brussels

How to apply?

E-mail a motivational letter and curriculum vitae before November 15^th 2018 to:

Professor dr. Christophe Vanroelen

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Department of Sociology – Interface Demography

Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels

cvroelen@vub.be

For further enquiries please contact Christophe Vanroelen by e-mail (cvroelen@vub.be) or phone (+32 2 6148125/+32 497 404828).

Additional information on the research group Interface Demography can be found on: http://www.vub.ac.be/demography

• Full-time junior research associate
• Department of Sociology – Research group Interface Demography, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
• Starting date: Beginning 2019
• Contact: Christophe.vanroelen@vub.be

Interface Demography seeks a full-time junior research associate with interest in quantitative social science research to work on a challenging research project.

Project background

The project is situated in the research line on labour market and work-related determinants of health and well-being. Many ID research projects have been conducted on occupational exposures and mortality, job quality and precarious employment as determinants of workers’ health and well-being. Most research is based on the quantitative analysis of large registry data sets and surveys, although also qualitative and mixed methods have been used. Our approach departs from a strong social and health equity perspective with attention for the policy implications of our research.

 Project background

The vacant position more specifically relates to ongoing research projects aiming to study the associations between (precarious) employment careers and health, disability and mortality. The research includes the manipulation and analysis of internationally unique large registry data, including the Belgian linked Census-Mortality Database and the Crossroads Database of Belgian Social Security. Also, analysis of longitudinal panel data is possible. Although, the research position is fully funded up to a period of 4 years, you will be stimulated and supported when applying for personal grants. Your thesis directors will be prof. dr. Sylvie Gadeyne and prof. dr. Christophe Vanroelen.

Profile

• Master in sociology, social sciences, demography, social epidemiology, population statistics, social health sciences or another relevant discipline
• Passion for scientific research
• Interest in sociology of work, labour market research and work-related health and well-being
• Strong skills and interest in quantitative social research methods, including manipulation and analysis of large-scale data sets and advanced statistical techniques
• Ability to learn new statistical techniques
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills (English)
• Ability to conduct research both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to prepare a PhD based on the research findings
• Being able to speak Dutch will be considered as an additional asset, but is not a necessity
• Strong social skills; being a team player;

We offer:

Interface Demography is an excellent multidisciplinary research group with a friendly and collaborative working atmosphere. We believe that the positive work environment, the interesting interactions among colleagues and the work-related and social events are the most valuable things we can offer. The compensation and benefits of this job also include:

• A full-time appointment of 1 year, extendable to 4 years;
• The 4-year period is fully funded; in accordance with university regulations you will be able to dedicate 90% of your working time to preparing your Phd-thesis;
• A monthly net scholarship of at least € 1.850;
• Full reimbursement of (public transport) commuting expenses in Belgium;
• Access to all university facilities, benefits and training programs for academic staff;
• A challenging job content with much potential for personal growth and (international) networking;
• A dynamic and high-quality research environment;
• Possibilities for international mobility;
• Suggested starting date: 1 January 2019

 Research group

Interface Demography (ID – http://www.vub.ac.be/demography/) is the research unit for population studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. ID is part of the Department of Sociology and figures as a reference center for fundamental and applied demographic and population sociological research in Belgium. The strength of ID is its multidisciplinary and strong empirical approach to population research, which allows our unit to collaboratively tackle core social scientific research questions using concepts and approaches from demography, sociology, epidemiology, geography, history, and macroeconomics, while applying a wide range of quantitative and also qualitative empirical methods. The team is composed of about 35 members, consisting of professors, senior and junior researchers.

Location

Department of Economic, Social and Political Sciences and Solvay Business School

Department of Sociology – Interface Demography, Pleinlaan 5, 1050 Brussels

Location

Department of Economic, Social and Political Sciences and Solvay Business School

Department of Sociology – Interface Demography, Pleinlaan 5, 1050 Brussels

How to apply?

E-mail a motivational letter and curriculum vitae before November 30^th 2018 to:

Professor dr. Christophe Vanroelen

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Department of Sociology – Interface Demography

Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels

cvroelen@vub.be

For further enquiries please contact Christophe Vanroelen by e-mail (cvroelen@vub.be) or phone (+32 2 6148125/+32 497 404828).

Additional information on the research group Interface Demography can be found on: http://www.vub.ac.be/demography

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

I am pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2019 Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award.  Named for the late Graduate School Dean Marsha L. Landolt, the Graduate School has recognized excellent faculty mentors annually since 1999.

We strongly encourage departments to share this information with their graduate students.

We are especially interested in generating a diverse group of nominations, including nominations of faculty members who are women, or from underrepresented minority groups, or with disabilities.

The Graduate School, with assistance from the President’s Office, sponsors this annual award in order to recognize outstanding mentoring of graduate students by faculty. The relationship between a graduate student and a faculty advisor is one that can have a profound, lifelong influence on both parties.  At its best, this mentoring relationship inspires and gives confidence to the student while providing the faculty member with a valued colleague. The Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award allows us to honor those members of the faculty who exemplify excellence in graduate education.  A single award, accompanied by $5,000 in discretionary funds that may be used to support the awardee’s scholarly activities, will be given and presented at the annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony in June 2017 in conjunction with other University-wide awards.

Complete information on this year’s nomination procedures and guidelines are available here. Questions about the Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award or nomination procedures may be directed to graddean@uw.edu.

Complete nomination packets must be received by 5 pm PST, January 3, 2019; no exceptions to this deadline will be granted.