Christine Leibbrand and Stewart Tolnay Explore Outcomes of the Great Migration for the Next Generation
During the Great Migration, African Americans left the South to seek better fortunes in other regions of the U.S., which had repercussions for both their communities and the nation. Affiliate Stewart Tolnay, Professor of Sociology, and CSDE Trainee Christine Leibbrand, graduate student in the Department of Sociology, —along with colleagues at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan—co-authored a recent study on the outcomes of the Great Migration for the children of migrants. The study, published in the December issue of Demography, looks beyond the immediate aftermath of the Great Migration to its effects on the next generation, and finds that children of African American migrants fared better than those whose parents stayed in the South. The full article is available below.
Emilio Zagheni Presents a Model for Estimating Subnational Mortality
Affiliate Emilio Zagheni, Associate Professor of Sociology and CSDE Training Director, co-authored a recent article that estimates subnational mortality rates using a Bayesian hierarchical model. Published in the December issue of Demography, the article presents this approach as a means of overcoming difficulties in producing reliable estimates of subnational mortality due to stochastic variation in death counts among small populations. When tested, the model produced plausible estimates and levels of uncertainty for both real and simulated data, demonstrating its potential application for research efforts focused on subregional health. The full article is available below.
Kam Wing Chan Addresses Beijing’s Campaign to Clear Out Migrants
Affiliate Kam Wing Chan, Professor of Geography, was quoted in a recent New York Times article on Beijing’s major campaign to oust rural migrants. This initiative has led not only to widespread evictions and the destruction of entire neighborhoods, but also to the shutdown of schools that serve migrant communities, leaving up to 15,000 children without a means of receiving education. “You are basically destroying a whole generation of children,” said Chan of the repercussions of government crackdowns on these schools. You can access the article below.
From Housing Research to Housing Policy
Gregg Colburn and Rebecca J. Walter, College of Built Environments, UW
Rachel Fyall, Evans School, UW
Anaid Yerena, Urban Studies, UW-Tacoma
Moderated by Lynne Manzo, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, UW
Join us on Friday for an engaging session focused on housing! Each of our expert panelists will present on their housing research, followed by a discussion of the research and its role in informing policy.
Researcher in Social Behavior Science
Provides expertise in support of research projects in social science, behavioral science, or humanities, including psychology, sociology, education, etc. Performs advanced testing procedures, data collection, and analysis. Prepares reports. May work with human subjects and contribute to grant proposal development. Ensures experiments are performed according to specifications. May make recommendations to changes in procedure, processes, or experimental design. May prepare and/or edit research papers, proposals and reports. Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.
Duties: Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments under control or supervisory responsibility. Recommends changes in testing or experimental procedures. May be responsible for a single research project or a segment of a large research project.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree with 3 years experience.
Assistant Professor of Geography
Visiting Assistant Professor in Cultural Anthropology and African Studies
The Anthropology department and the African Studies program at St. Lawrence University seek a Visiting Assistant Professor in Cultural Anthropology and African Studies for one year, beginning August 2018. Qualified candidates will teach a required introductory course in Cultural Anthropology each semester, a senior seminar dual-listed in Anthropology and African Studies, and three intermediate-level courses, at least two of which should suitable to be dual-listed in both Anthropology and African Studies. Course load is three per semester; courses should complement the offerings of a four-field anthropology department and interdisciplinary African Studies program. Topical specialization is open, with a preference for candidates whose research and teaching focus on health or environment in Africa. Candidates with PhD in Anthropology in-hand preferred, though ABD candidates may be considered. We welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse cultural, ethnic and national perspectives to their scholarship and teaching.
For additional information about St. Lawrence University and the Anthropology Department, please visit our website at http://www.stlawu.edu/anthropology.
Interested applicants must apply online at http://employment.stlawu.edu uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section. Review of applications will begin February 2, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to search committee co-chair Shinu Anna Abraham at sabraham@stlawu.edu.
Visiting Research Scholar, Center for Health and Wellbeing
The Center for Health and Wellbeing (CHW), part of the Woodrow Wilson School, invites outstanding researchers to apply for Visiting Research Scholar appointments.
About the Program
CHW supports research on the multiple aspects of health and wellbeing in both developed and developing countries. Successful candidates will devote an academic year or a semester in residence at Princeton to research, discussions, and scholarly collaborations concerned with the determinants of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, and the effects of public policy on health and wellbeing. Applications are welcome from researchers in a variety of disciplines, including medicine, psychology, biology, epidemiology, economics, sociology, and related social science disciplines.
Visiting Research Scholars participate in activities of CHW, including faculty-graduate seminars, workshops, and public lectures, and enjoy access to a wide range of other activities throughout the University. Scholars devote the major portion of their time to research and writing on issues related to health and wellbeing. Some Scholars may also be invited to teach, contingent upon sufficient enrollments and with the approval of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. Although most Scholars will stay for the entire academic year (September through June), applications for a single semester or a portion of a semester will be considered.
Qualifications
Visiting Research Scholars must be employed at an institution other than Princeton during their visit. Applicants who do not have a home institution from which to visit should refer to CHW advertisements for Postdoctoral Research Associates, defined as those within three years of receipt of the PhD or equivalent degree, and Associate Research Scholars, defined as those who received a PhD or equivalent degree more than three years ago.
Applicants must have a doctorate or equivalent degree. The program is open to all regardless of citizenship, but it does not support work toward the completion of a degree. Salaries are based on the salary in effect at the Scholar’s home institution. Scholars from academic institutions normally receive up to one-half their academic-year salaries from their home institutions for the appointment period.
The Application Process
To apply, please submit online a cover letter, a CV, a research paper, book chapter, or a dissertation chapter; a statement of no more than 1,500 words describing how you plan to use your time at Princeton; and a confidential statement indicating your current 12-month salary and what sources of financial support you are likely to have during your visit via: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/apply/index.xhtml (link is external)
Search for “Visiting Research Scholar/Center for Health and Wellbeing,” requisition number D-18-WWS-00018.
The deadline for submission is January 31, 2018. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications in March 2018.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Indigenous Community Studies
Position Summary: The Department of Civil Society and Community Studies (School of Human Ecology) and the American Indian Studies Program (College of Letters and Science) invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position, open to all ranks. This position is for a joint appointment with 50% in the Department of Civil Society and Community Studies (tenure home) and 50% in the American Indian Studies Program. We seek a candidate with expertise in community-engaged scholarship, indigenous methodologies/evaluation, community leadership, civil society or nonprofits and with tribal expertise. The area of research is open and may include community/tribal health, environmental health, community/tribal nutrition, indigenous knowledge systems, traditional ecological knowledge, community/tribal education, social justice, incarceration, etc. The candidate’s research should focus on Indigenous peoples and issues within North America with a particular focus on Wisconsin communities. The position requires scholarship, teaching, and service in a department and a program serving undergraduate and graduate students. Other desirable attributes include strong research methods, oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with an interdisciplinary and collaborative intellectual community. Native American and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Degree and area of specialization: Holds a doctoral degree in a discipline relevant to the units and position e.g. psychology, human development and family studies, social work, American Indian studies, anthropology, education or related disciplines. Employment contingent upon completion of degree.
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: The successful candidate has a demonstrated record of scholarship, potential for external grant support, and teaching proficiency that meets the criteria and rank at UW-Madison.
Additional Information: This position could be filled as a 9-month or a 12-month appointment.
Instructions to Applicants: To apply, upload a cover letter, CV and one academic writing sample. Three references will also be required during online application. Academic transcripts may be requested from assistant professor rank finalists. Letters of reference will be required of the finalists.