In an article published in the July issue of Global Environmental Change, Ann Bostrom and colleagues explore public support for carbon emissions mitigation and related actions to address ocean acidification and other global change outcomes. Bostrom, Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, and her colleagues found that support for carbon mitigation policies varies depending on the policy frame presented. Of the frames presented, an ocean acidification frame elicited the least support, likely due to relatively low public awareness about the topic. On the other hand, an air pollution frame elicited the most support for carbon emissions mitigation, ahead of climate change and global warming frames. You can read the full article below.
Donald Chi’s Research Explores the Intersection of Obesity and Dental Health in Children
In a recent paper, affiliate Donald Chi–Associate Professor of Oral Health Sciences–and colleagues sought to determine the modifiable and non-modifiable factors that contribute to childhood obesity, and how this understanding can inform oral health professionals’ approach to dental caries (i.e. cavities and tooth decay) in children. The authors concluded that identifying common risk factors for obesity and dental caries can help to prevent these conditions and improve health outcomes for children. You can read more about their work, which was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, below.
Carole Lee on Opening the Black Box of Peer Review
Affiliate Carole Lee, Associate Professor of Philosophy, co-authored a commentary on transparent reporting practices in academic journals that was recently published in Science. Lee and her co-author identify means by which journals could improve the transparency and reproducibility of published research, and contend that “open[ing] the black box of peer review” will necessitate investment and leadership on the part of publishers in order to ensure the effectiveness of their peer review processes. You can read more about their commentary below.
Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Systems and Urban Environments
The Department of Geography at Western University invites applications for two probationary (tenure-track) appointments in the area of Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and Urban Environments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective July 1, 2018 or as negotiated. If qualifications and experience warrant a higher rank, consideration may be given to an appointment at the tenured level. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. Deadline for receipt of applications is Sept 30, 2017.
For more information on the Dept of Geography see: http://www.geography.uwo.ca/
The full job posting is available here: https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/advertisement_gisci_2017_v5_lm.pdf
Call for Papers: Population Association of America 2018 Annual Meeting
Call for Papers: PAA 2018 Annual Meeting
Assistant Professor of Economics
The Department of Economics at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to fill several untenured, tenure-track junior positions over the next three years. We will consider highly qualified candidates in all fields of economics. Candidates must demonstrate the capacity for high-quality instruction and the potential for significant research.
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2017, and continue until the positions are filled. To be considered, you must complete a brief Penn State application (no downloads required) at https://psu.jobs/job/72904 in addition to downloading application materials at https://www.econjobmarket.org/
Assistant Professor of Cognitive Psychology
The Department of Psychology at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Cognitive Psychology, with a focus on high-level perception. We are seeking a scholar whose research investigates perceptual processes that are downstream from the early stages of sensory input. Topics might include perception of scenes; person perception (e.g., face recognition, body movement perception, emotion perception); cross-modal interactions (e.g., auditory-visual, visual-haptic, synesthesia); or the integration of perception with other cognitive processes (e.g., perception-attention, perception-action, memory, embodied cognition). We seek a colleague who will complement our existing strengths in memory, language, perception, and human-computer interaction using behavioral, computational, technological and or psychophysiological methods.
Applicants should be actively engaged in research with promise of continued research productivity. In addition, they should be capable of teaching graduate and undergraduate courses (including classroom) and contribute significantly to the mentoring of graduate students. An ability to teach statistics and or neuroscience at the undergraduate and or graduate level is desired, but not necessary. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate must be able to work with students, faculty and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. UC Santa Cruz is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a high proportion of first-in-family undergraduate students.
TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system, and must include (a) a letter of application briefly summarizing your qualifications and interest in the position, (b) a research statement describing your program of research, (c) a teaching statement describing your teaching experience and teaching interests, (d) a curriculum vitae, (e) two to five most significant reprints or preprints, and (f) least three confidential letters of recommendation.* (g) a statement addressing their past and or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and or service. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files.
Apply at https://recruit.ucsc.edu/apply/JPF00465. Refer to Position #JPF00465-18 in all correspondence.
Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Environmental Sociology
The Department of Community and Environmental Sociology at UW-Madison is searching for a tenure-track (junior) faculty member with an outstanding record of teaching and research relevant to environment and health. The position requires a PhD in sociology or related field. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will teach and mentor in our top-ranked graduate and undergraduate programs, and will carry out a vigorous research program that improves the ability to understand and intervene on the intersecting social causes and consequences of environmental and health problems. Consistent with the mission of the University of Wisconsin System, the candidate will be committed to service to the community, state, nation, and profession for the benefit of all citizens.
Review of applications will begin 15 September 2017.
For further details, including instructions to applicants, a list of possible areas of expertise, and the many opportunities for contribution and collaboration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, please browse for 90808 at http://jobs.wisc.edu.
Questions about the position are welcome, and should be directed to: Search@dces.wisc.edu
Assistant Professor of Sociology and International Studies
The Department of Sociology and the International Studies Program at Boston College invite applications for a tenure track assistant professor position. A successful candidate is one whose research, teaching, and advising are relevant to the consideration of global history, culture, and social structure, as well as to the social justice mission of the sociology department’s PhD program. Scholars with expertise in any geographic area, or those who do transnational or international sociology, are invited to apply. The tenure line will be located in the sociology department. The position, which begins in Fall 2018, entails half-time undergraduate teaching in International Studies and half-time graduate and undergraduate teaching in the Department of Sociology. Preference will be given to entry-level applicants, but excellent candidates at the advanced Assistant Professor level will also be considered.
Applicants should apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/42892. Required documents include a cover letter describing relevant research, teaching accomplishments, and plans; a current CV; two pieces of recent scholarship; and a list of three references that will provide letters of recommendation for applicants that are shortlisted. The screening committee will begin reviewing applications on September 1, 2017, and will continue to review them until the position is filled.
All inquiries should be sent to Andrew Jorgenson, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Chair of the Search Committee, at jorgenan@bc.edu.
Graduate Research Assistant, Washington Sea Grant
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) has an exciting opportunity for a social science graduate student research assistant. Based at the University of Washington, WSG provides statewide research, outreach, and education services addressing the challenges facing our ocean and coasts www.wsg.washington.edu.
General Duties/Description:
WSG is looking for a research assistant (RA) to join their team for the 2017-2018 Academic Year to:
- Work with the WSG lead (Poe) to conduct ethnographic interviews with fisheries participants in West Coast communities
- Contribute to the analysis of quantitative (survey) and qualitative interview data
- Review and synthesize relevant literature (e.g., fishing communities well-being, etc.)
- Contribute to project outputs, including work on peer-review manuscript(s) and presenting results at a professional conference
- Provide project support as needed, including during stakeholder workshops
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this position is a graduate student with interest in environmental social sciences, particularly focusing on West Coast fisheries or other natural resource based livelihoods. This could be an ideal opportunity to support a thesis project. We are seeking a candidate with experience or training in qualitative and quantitative social science research methods. The candidate must be able to travel to coastal communities in WA, OR, and CA to conduct interviews for multiple 1-2 week periods. Field work likely to take place in late fall or winter quarter. Travel expenses are covered through project funds. Experience with data analysis tools such as AtlasTi and SPSS, R-Survey, etc., is desired. To succeed in this position, the person will possess good communication and writing skills, and be committed to following professional ethics. A successful applicant should be prepared to carry out work in an organized fashion, able to work independently, and also be comfortable working with people. Must be a currently enrolled UW graduate student and hold a current driver’s license.