"Microsoft Research New England is looking for a postdoctoral researcher interested in bringing sociotechnical perspectives to analyze critical issues of our time. They will join a team of social scientists who use empirical and critical methods to study the social, political, and cultural dynamics that shape technologies and their consequences. Our work draws on and spans several disciplines, including anthropology, communication, gender and sexuality studies, history, information studies, law, media studies, organizational and management sciences, science & technology studies, and sociology.

"This is an ideal opportunity for a new Ph.D. to conduct original research that brings empirical and critical perspectives to bear on a variety of complex sociotechnical issues. Postdoctoral researchers are expected to devise their own research agendas."

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 22, 2024

See the complete position announcement here.

The School of International Service at American University invites applications for an eighteen-month Center for Environment, Community, & Equity Postdoctoral Fellow in Civic Environmentalism.  The Post-Doctoral fellow will work on the "Addressing Climate Through Our Nation’s Service Corps Program" under the project’s Principal Investigator, Professor Dana R. Fisher. They seek a junior scholar with a deep knowledge about civic engagement and activism, and a strong background in both survey and interview research methods to join the project’s research team.

The position begins on January 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2024. Read the full position announcement here.

Position 1: The Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting a full-time faculty member in the tenure stream at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of epidemiologic methods. The candidate may have experience in methods development, the application of advanced methods in health research, or both. Experience with any of the following is appreciated: g-methods, proximal causal inference, “quasi-experimental” approaches, target trial emulation and the target trial framework, and causal graphs. Full posting here.

Position 2: The Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting a full-time faculty member in the tenure stream at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the area of social epidemiology (including, but not limited to, research on health equity, discrimination, neighborhood environments, social policies, religion, and the criminal legal system). Full posting here.

IPUMS at the U of Minnesota makes the world's largest collection of population and health survey data freely accessible online. They
seek one or more data analysts at the Researcher 1 or 2 levels.

IPUMS US Microdata Data Analyst 1 full posting is here. (Job ID
365211)

IPUMS US Microdata Data Analyst 2 full posting is here. (Job ID
365212)

Application review begins November 18.

"As the Project Manager for the Social & Economic Sciences Research Center, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of multiple program evaluation projects. Your duties will include client interaction, project planning and specifications, survey questionnaire and materials design, sample management, and survey implementation. You will ensure project success by effectively communicating with staff about project requirements, monitoring project progress, and managing deadlines. Other duties you will be responsible for include data management, data analysis, quality assurance, report writing, and preparing evaluation reports for presentations. You will work collaboratively and independently to develop grant and service center funding proposals as opportunities arise."

This opening was first posted on October 1. This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

See the complete job announcement on the WSU Jobs website.

"As our new Research Specialist, you'll be at the heart of impactful projects. You'll collaborate with local organizations and government agencies, helping them understand complex social issues and make informed decisions. Your work will be diverse and engaging - one day you might design a study to evaluate a new community program, and the next, present findings to city officials.

"We're looking for someone who thrives on making meaning out of data and who can also communicate insights clearly to diverse audiences. You'll lead research teams, manage budgets, and work directly with our partners to ensure our research addresses their most pressing questions. This role combines project management and creative analytical abilities, with relationship-building skills."

ISR staff work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of two in-office days at Sacramento State Downtown. Priority review of applications begins November 4, 2024.

See the complete posting on the SacState University Enterprises website.

The Rapoport Doctoral Dissertation Grants are available to all US-based graduate students who are at the point of initiating or are already conducting dissertation research focused on advancing knowledge and understanding of political behavior. 

Each dissertation will be provided a grant up to $15,000 to support survey research. The money should be used for survey research conducted via an academically recognized survey organization (e.g. YouGov, GfK, NORC).

Submissions will be due no later than 10/31/2024, 11:59 PM PT. 

For complete information, see the Rapoport Family Foundation website

The Department of Sociology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA invites applications for an open area tenure-track position. This position will be at the level of Assistant Professor and will commence in Fall 2025. Minimum qualifications include a PhD at the time of appointment.

They are seeking a scholar with a strong research trajectory that contributes to the strengths of the department, the university, and Atlanta. They value cutting edge research that adopts a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, and that pertains to a range of substantive foci.
Candidates should be prepared to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to strive for excellence in teaching.

Application review will begin on October 13, 2024. Applications received up to 30 days after review begins will receive full consideration.

View the position announcement and application link on Interfolio.

The Department of Sociology at the University of Southern California will be making one tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor. They are particularly interested in candidates who can expand their strengths in research related to political sociology, culture, and social theory. A doctoral degree is required by the time of appointment. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Screening for this position began October 3 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be sent to socisearch@dornsife.usc.edu.

See the complete notice and application link on the USC website.

The Institute of Behavioral Science, in collaboration with the Departments of Sociology and Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, invites applications for an Assistant or early Associate Professor in the fields of demography or population science. They seek a colleague with expertise in demographic methods and techniques whose research examines core demographic processes (i.e., fertility, mortality, migration) and who will contribute to CU’s nationally recognized NICHD-funded Population Center (CUPC). They are especially interested in applicants whose work complements existing strengths at CUPC, including in one or more of our primary research areas of (1) Climate Change, Environment and Health, (2) Fertility, and (3) Health and Mortality, or cross-cutting themes in population research such as migration.

Deadline for applications: 18 October 2024

See the complete job posting online.