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Ali Rowhani-Rahbar Publishes Study of Firearm Training

Ali Rowhani-Rahbar, CSDE Affiliate and UW Associate Professor of Epidemiology, has published new research chronicling firearm training and safety in the US. The study revealed some surprising facts about American gun ownership: Only 3/5 gun owners have received any formal firearm training, and this proportion hasn’t meaningfully changed in two decades. Rowhani-Rahbar also notes that the content of the training out there hasn’t incorporated suicide awareness into its curriculum. The study itself is available here; you can read more about its implications below.

Epidemiologist at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Applications are open for a GS-14 epidemiologist position in the Behavioral and Clinical Surveillance Branch in CDC’s Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention.

The overarching mission of the Behavioral and Clinical Surveillance Branch is to guide HIV prevention and care by identifying, monitoring, and reporting the drivers of the HIV epidemic. This position will be situated in the Behavioral Surveillance Team and will support the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) system and other team projects. NHBS is CDC’s comprehensive system for conducting bio-behavioral surveillance among persons at highest risk for HIV infection in the United States. NHBS is implemented in metropolitan statistical areas with the highest disease burden. NHBS survey and testing activities are conducted in rotating annual cycles of surveillance among men who have sex with men, persons who inject drugs and heterosexuals at increased risk for HIV infection.

Desired qualifications include experience analyzing and reporting on trends and other outcomes in HIV/AIDS or other infectious disease epidemics and experience in providing advice on data management and analysis techniques of complex epidemiologic or surveillance studies. In addition to technical expertise, the position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and preference for working in a team environment.

Geographer at US Census Bureau

This vacancy is for multiple Geographer positions in the Associate Director for Demographic Programs (ADDP) directorate located in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line – Suitland Station.

The individual selected for this position will:

  • Plans, researches, and implements the full scope of investigative projects requiring application of geographic concepts, approaches, and a broad understanding of geographic relationships throughout the United States.
  • Analyzes findings, evaluates geographic patterns, and delineates the range of plausible explanations.
  • Reviews and edits, for completeness, consistency, accuracy, and validity, a variety of geographic materials that may include maps, imagery, coordinates, tables, reports, technical specifications, presentations, and other documents and similar items. Applies knowledge of characteristics of maps and interrelationships of geographic entities and features to defining and uncovering problems and to determining adherence to specifications; takes appropriate steps to resolve errors and inconsistencies.
  • Develops specifications, manuals, reference guides, procedures, presentations, and/or analytical reports for geographic projects, as well as the maintenance of portions of a topologically integrated geographic information system, including creation, update, and edits of content and base map features.
  • Prepares drafts and/or final versions of specialized maps, tables, and lists of geographic data as needed for periodic censuses, surveys, and geographic projects.

Assistant Professor of Sociology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Sociology to begin in Fall 2018. We especially encourage applicants with an interest in the comparative study of race and ethnicity, inequality, culture, globalization, organizations, or law to apply. The Department seeks a candidate with experience in quantitative methods.

The position has a 2-2 teaching load and the successful candidate will teach courses at all levels of the curriculum including quantitative methods.  The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. We expect the candidate to have an active research agenda.

Applications must be made online at https://jobs.mtholyoke.edu/.  Please submit a letter of application detailing research and teaching interests, a writing sample (up to 25 pages), a statement of mentoring a diverse student body (1-2 pages) and a curriculum vitae. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference submitted on their behalf. Electronic prompts to referees will be generated automatically after the completed application has been submitted. Applications must be received by October 2, 2017 in electronic form.

Policy Intern at Seattle Housing Authority

The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA), a nationally recognized leader in developing and maintaining affordable, innovative housing communities, invites applications for the position of Policy Intern to join its Policy & Strategic Initiatives team.

Under direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Policy Intern will assist with special projects, research and analysis that are focused on increasing the stability and self sufficiency of individuals with low incomes.

In accordance with the HUD Act of 1968, Section 3 guidelines, first consideration for this internship will be given to students from very-low or low-income households, including current Seattle Housing Authority/Section 3 Residents.

We are seeking a Policy Intern who is passionate about working in a collaborative environment to make a lasting and impactful change in the Seattle community.

To help SHA achieve this goal, the Policy Intern will:

  • Develop and conduct research on the impact of household debt on low-income families
  • Analyze quantitative and qualitative data collected through household surveys
  • Gather and analyze housing data to determine impact of policy/procedural changes
  • Assist the Policy team in preparing informational materials such as memos, handouts and presentations on national, local or agency research and/or policy, for various stakeholder groups
  • Assist the Policy team in administrative and other tasks that move forward research, policy development, evaluation and strategic initiatives
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Our ideal candidate is pursuing a  Bachelor or Graduate degree in public policy, public administration, business administration, or related field, and:

  • Is driven, collaborative, and team-oriented
  • Has a strong commitment to equity
  • Is results-oriented
  • Effectively engages others toward action
  • Is inquisitive, acts with humility, and has a sense of humor

Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen Shines Light on Senior Sexuality and Health in New York Times

Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen, CSDE Affiliate and UW Professor of Social Work, was recently featured in the New York Times for her research on aging LGBT populations. There’s little existing research on LGBT seniors. Thanks to Fredriksen-Goldsen’s work, though, scholars now know the unique health disparities and social pressures this group often faces. You can read more about the findings and their implications in the full story below.

Scott Allard Explains Suburban Poverty with Places in Need

Scott Allard, CSDE Affiliate and UW Professor of Public Policy, was recently profiled by Curbed for his latest book, Places in Need. The publication offers a thorough examination of the trends and challenges of poverty in the suburbs, a growing problem that’s silently spreading through much of the US. Both the very nature of suburbs and the public’s misconceptions about their affluence make combating economic problems there surprisingly difficult. You can read more about the book and Scott’s research below.

CSDE Welcomes New Affiliates

CSDE is proud to welcome three new Affiliates!

Each CSDE Affiliate brings a unique demographic perspective to our academic community, and we’re thrilled to work alongside all of these new additions as their research develops. You can read more about their research interests at the links above.

Janelle Taylor Explains Moral Merit of Friendship with Dementia Patients

Janelle Taylor, CSDE Affiliate and UW Professor of Anthropology, was recently interviewed by UW Today about her studies examining friendship and dementia. Though her earlier work examined the inclusion of dementia patients in geriatric studies, her current research has shifted focus onto the relatively unexplored social dynamics of relationships with that group.

“In a way, dementia shows us just how much more there is to being a person,” Taylor observed. “Aside from the capacities that dementia takes away, we are who we are because of the network of people who support us and sustain us, and keep our identity in place.”

You can read more about her studies in the full story below.