Affiliate Sherry Willis, Research Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, co-authored an article published in the American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias that explores how the use of compensation strategies affects the daily functioning of older adults. Based on the results of neuropsychological testing of older adults in various states of cognitive function—as well as questionnaires completed by informants—the authors found that older adults with normal cognitive function or only mild cognitive impairment used compensation strategies more than those with dementia. Furthermore, their findings indicate that more frequent use of compensation strategies is associated with higher levels of both independence and neuropsychological functioning. The full article is accessible below.
Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen Examines the Role of Pets for Older LGBT Adults
Affiliate Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen, Professor of Social Work, co-authored a recent article that examines the role pets play for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults aged 50+. In the article, published in Research on Aging, the authors use a life-course perspective and mixed-methods data to assess how having a pet affects older adults’ perceptions of social support and the size of their social networks, along with the meaning of pets for this population. The authors’ findings indicate that pets provide support to older LGBT adults, who view them as companions and kin. Moreover, older LGBT adults with pets felt that they had more social support than those that did not. The full article is available below.
Senior Research Associate – Department of Economics
The Department of Economics at the University of Chicago invites applications for a full-time Senior Research Associate. This position will begin in the 2018-19 academic year.
Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Academic Career Opportunities website at: https://tinyurl.com/y8nte77v. Applicants must have a PhD in Economics and a strong commitment to research.
An applied microeconomist with experience in personnel economics and the economics of education is preferred. Applications are required to include a curriculum vitae and research statement. Additionally, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit, as optional, up to three published or unpublished
research papers.
Review of applications will begin on March 6, 2018 and will continue up to March 20, 2018, or until the position is filled. Early application is strongly recommended. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
The Department of Psychology in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor of Psychology. This position is located on the Armstrong campus.
The Department of Psychology offers bachelors’ and master’s degrees as well as an APA-accredited Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology). The department also offers psychological services through its Psychology Clinic and the Regents Center for Learning Disorders. The individual in this position will teach courses at the undergraduate level on the Armstrong campus, located in Savannah, Georgia. The Armstrong campus offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree, and a Bachelor of Science with tracks in experimental psychology and a new neuroscience track.
Position Description. Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor of Psychology requires teaching psychological statistics, research methods, as well as courses in the candidate’s specialty area; conducting research; and performing departmental and university service responsibilities. The position is an academic (9/10 month), tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned PhD in Psychology, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology coursework, by August 1, 2018.
- Evidence of college/university teaching excellence
- Ability to include undergraduates in research that results in peer-reviewed publications, consistent with a teaching-focused position
- Interest in teaching statistics and research methods, as well as specialty courses that complement those of existing faculty at the Armstrong campus in Savannah
- Effective communication skills
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Ability to contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of excellence in teaching statistics, research methods, neuroscience, or other courses that complement those of existing faculty at the Armstrong campus in Savannah
- Experience with a variety of research methodologies
- Interest in pursuing funding, particularly grants that benefit students
- Experience working with undergraduates in research
Screening of applications begins March 1, 2018, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2018. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to:
Dr. Josh Williams, Search Chair, Search #67563
Department of Psychology
Georgia Southern University
Electronic mail: Joshua.williams@armstrong.edu
Telephone: 912-344-2833
Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work
The School of Social Work at Western Michigan University invites applications and nominations for two tenure-track, academic-year positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with an expected start date of August 15, 2018.
Qualifications: PhD in social work or related field; MSW degree; at least two years post-MSW professional practice experience; knowledge and expertise in social work interpersonal practice; demonstrated potential to maintain an active program of scholarly research and grant writing; the ability to work with diverse populations and groups, including students, faculty members, community groups and business leaders. For the rank of Associate Professor, applicant must possess six years of university teaching experience, research and publications record appropriate for the rank of associate professor, and successful grant writing experience.
Preferred qualifications include expertise in School Social Work or trauma, and experience in distance education and on-line teaching.
Responsibilities: Teaching and service in the BSW and MSW programs; student advising; sustained productivity and growth in research and grant writing, with an active research agenda; service to the School of Social Work, the University, the profession, and the community; and contributing to an interdisciplinary environment of research, instruction, and community collaborations.
School of Social Work: Please visit http://www.wmich.edu/socialwork/ to learn about the School and our programs, including the School’s Trauma Specialization as well as the interpersonal practice concentration.
The University: Western Michigan University, a learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged public research university, enrolls more than 23,000 students from 100 nations around the globe. WMU has been designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as one of just 147 public institutions in the nation with high or very high research activity.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.
Application Deadline: The formal review of an applicant will begin immediately upon receipt of all materials. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.
Please visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs for detailed information and application procedures; search for Posting No. 0604342 and No. 0604341.
Assistant Professor of Geography
The Department of Geography at South Dakota State University seeks applications for a tenure-track position with a specialization in Physical Geography at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 22, 2018. This is a 9-month, full-time, benefit eligible position. The Department of Geography offers BS degrees in Geography and GISc, an MS in Geography, and faculty supervision of PhD students in the Geospatial Science program.
SDSU is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to and/or coordinate course offerings that address the experiences of underrepresented minorities in organizations. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Geography, or closely related field, by first day of employment;
- Ability to develop the department’s Physical Geography program and effectively teach the program’s undergraduate and graduate courses;
- Ability to teach introductory physical geography and in the candidate’s area of specialization;
- Ability to undertake collaborative research within the department and university;
- Ability to engage in Physical Geography at the national level;
- Ability to publish the results of original research in peer-reviewed journals, and develop an independent, externally-funded research program;
- Ability to use technology in managing and delivering educational programs;
- Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to develop a field techniques course;
- Interest in helping to develop an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) course and/or integrate Geographic Information Sciences into teaching and research.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position is open until filled with full consideration given to applications received by March 5, 2018
APPLICATION PROCESS
SDSU accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this posting.” The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. SDSU is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to and/or coordinate course offerings that address the experiences of underrepresented minorities in organizations. Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.
For questions on the positions, contact the Search Chair, Dr. Jamie Spinney at 605-688-5509 or Jamie.Spinney@sdstate.edu.
CSDE Computational Demography Working Group: “Scaling Qualitative Analysis of Twitter Data via RShiny”
This is a reminder that this Thursday, February 8th, CSDE’s computational demography group will have its second meeting of the quarter.
Ian Kennedy, a doctoral student in Sociology, will lead the session on leveraging RShiny to improve sentiment analysis of Twitter tweets with qualitative approaches.
Ian will offer an introduction to his broad project and goals. Beyond a discussion of big ideas, Ian will give a demo based on some code that he wrote (e.g., https://github.com/ikennedy240/TweetRater). Ian is looking forward to sharing what he has learned along the way and to receiving feedback on his project as he moves forward with his research.
The meeting will be held in Raitt Hall 114, from 12:00-1:20 PM.
Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!
Risk Markers for Intent-Specific Firearm Injury in Arrest and Medical Records: A Seattle Case-Control Study
This week, former CSDE Fellow Brianna Mills will present on research she and colleagues at the Harborview Medical Center have done on risk factors associated with intent-specific firearm injury.
The burden of firearm injury in the United States involves more than 120,000 injuries per year to individuals across all demographic categories. Although the circumstances that lead to assault-related, self-inflicted, unintentional, and legal intervention firearm injuries are markedly different, several risk factors (substance use, mental disorder, and involvement with the criminal justice system) may be associated with multiple types of firearm injury. These risk factors are themselves interrelated in complex ways. We examined these interrelated factors together in order to help identify individuals at risk of intent-specific firearm injuries, and to identify interactions with law enforcement and medical professionals that may be appropriate settings for future interventions.
Call for Applications: Travel Grants to Attend 2018 PAA Meeting
Congratulations to the CSDE Trainees who have a paper or poster accepted at the upcoming 2018 Annual Meeting of the Population Association of America (PAA)!
CSDE encourages academic and professional growth for its trainees and does its best to support these endeavors. CSDE is pleased to announce that we can offer up to 5 travel grants ($500 max) to attend the 2018 Annual Meeting of the Population Association in Denver, Colorado (April 26, 2018 – April 28, 2018). The deadline for submission is Thursday, February 8th at 5 PM. The call for applications provides more details.
All trainees and students who will soon apply for CSDE’s Demographic Methods Certificate Program in the upcoming call for applications are eligible to apply for the travel grant if they are presenting a paper or poster.
Call for Submissions: 11th Annual Matilda White Riley Behavioral and Social Sciences Honors
The NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research will host the 11th NIH Matilda White Riley Behavioral and Social Sciences Honors on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 8:00 am to 12 noon E.T. on the NIH main campus in Bethesda, MD (Wilson Hall, building 1). The festival is free and open to the public. Free registration for this event is required. This meeting will not be live webcast. Please register to attend this meeting in person.
The submission period is now open for the Early Stage Investigators (ESI, within 10 years of their terminal degree) paper competition. ESIs are encouraged to submit one article published, or accepted and in-press, between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017 that involves original research published in a peer-reviewed journal in which the ESI is the first author. The event’s committee will rank these articles by how well they advance behavioral and social scientific excellence within NIH’s mission to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. The committee will consider how each paper reflects one or more aspects of Dr. White Riley’s vision of research excellence:
- Advances the conceptualization of health and wellbeing beyond a lack of illness or sole clinical outcome — for example:
- Cognitive, affective and social functioning within a specific environment
- Optimal wellbeing with chronic condition(s)
- Protective biopsychosocial factors associated with health and wellbeing in risky environments
- Illuminates the complex and dynamic interplay among social, behavioral, and/or neurobiological processes at multiple levels.
- Builds theories or methods within the NIH mission to advance health and longevity and to reduce illness and disability.
OBSSR will pay the travel expenses for up to five ESI honorees to present the findings from their accepted paper and participate in a moderated discussion of future research possibilities during the meeting. The submissions deadline is February 16, 2018, 9 a.m. ET.
Paper awardees will be notified by March 23, 2018.
Submissions must include:
- PDF of article with abstract (reprint), or citation and link to article in a peer reviewed journal. If article is in press, submit the PDF of the article with acceptance letter from the peer-reviewed journal.
- Author’s name, title, affiliation—if it differs from what appears in the submitted article.
Send submissions to william.elwood@nih.gov no later than 9 a.m. Eastern time, February 16, 2018. Only one submission per ESI, please.