PPOL Students:
Here’s the latest
Update. In this issue:
1. Immunization deadline
2. Summer Course
Schedule
3. Student Travel Update
4. GPPS Research Fair
5. Summer
Institute on the Empirical Implications of Theoretical Models
6. Southern Summit
7. APPAM Proposals
8. Ethics Speaker
9. Student/Faculty News
10. Fellowship
11. Dissertation
Fellowship
12. Internships in Local
Agencies
13. Post Doc
Opportunities
14. Jobs
1—Immunization deadline
All students should
confirm that their immunization records are up to date. For those that have
not updated your shots, the university will drop you from enrollment on
Monday (2/4). Please make sure you are up to date on this.
2. Summer Course Schedule
This summer, there will
be two PPOL courses offered, as usual. However, there are some changes.
First, as part of an effort to expand the opportunities for students to
tailor their advanced statistical tool skills, we are taking the first step
in changing the Quantitative II class. This summer, that could will instead
be a 2-hour special topics course (PPOL 8000) focusing on time series and
factor analysis only. This will be taught by Dr. Whitmeyer (SOCY) on MW
3:00-5:00 during Summer Session 1.
The other class will be
PPOL 8681 Race, Gender, Class and Public Policy on Thursdays from 3:00-5:50
for three credit hours. Dr. Manuel will be teaching this class and it will
run for the full 10-week summer session.
Summer session begins on
May 21.
3. Student Travel Update
The university has
changed the travel policy for reimbursing students for travel. We are still
doing this, but the new policy is being implemented whereby the
reimbursements will simply be “scholarships.” The amounts budgeted for this
year will remain the same, but since the university has reclassified this
money as scholarships, there is the chance that you could be taxed on that
amount as income. Many of you whose household income is only the graduate
assistant stipend will not have to worry about this. But those of you with
a working spouse or other additional household income may have some of this
travel money taken out as taxes.
Needless to say, this is
something I, many of the other program directors, and even the deans have
fought against very hard. We are not winning (yet!). So this is the policy
as it stands. I have requested an increase in funding for student travel
for next year in order to award more in travel support expecting that a
portion of the increase is actually just to cover the taxes lost from this
polity change.
I will keep you posted
as this struggle continues if the policy changes any more.
4. GPPS Research Fair
The UNCC Graduate and
Professional Student Government is sponsoring the 7th Annual
Graduate Research Fair here on campus on Saturday, March 31 from 9:30am to
4:00pm. The research fair is
a forum to increase awareness of research activities performed by fellow
graduate students at UNC-Charlotte. Awards will be given to the 1st,
2nd and 3rd place winners in each presentation
category. All students, faculty, staff and members of the community are
invited.
We have
had PPOL students present and compete in this event and I strongly encourage
those of you with research at a stage of development for presentation to
throw in on this event. Additional details and submission information is
available at:
http://www.sco.uncc.edu/gpsg/news%2Devents/research-fair/.
The
deadline for submissions is technically today, but they will be accepting
entries for awhile longer. The application is very simple.
5. Summer Institute on the Empirical
Implications of Theoretical Models
Several
universities are participating in the Summer Institute on the Empirical
Implications of Theoretical Models. One consortium offering this includes
UCLA-Michigan-Duke-Berkeley. Information on this version is available at
http://www.polisci.ucla.edu/eitm/.
Call for
Participants
Application
Deadline February 28, 2007
UCLA will host the
sixth annual Summer Institute on EITM: Empirical Implications of Theoretical
Models this summer, 24 June through 21 July 2007. Funded by the National
Science Foundation (NSF), this program seeks to leverage the complementarity
between formal models and empirical methods. EITM is training a new
generation of scholars to integrate theoretical models more closely,
effectively, and productively with empirical evaluation of those
Application
Process: Deadline February 28, 2007
The Washington
University (in St. Louis) is also offering this Summer Institute aimed at
training junior faculty and graduate students on the problems of testing
formal models of politics. This summer’s institute meets June 11-29, 2007.
Their application deadline is February 16, 2007. The program website is
http://wc.wustl.edu/eitm. You will find seminar listings, application
information, and housing information on the website.
Five seminars will
be held this summer (the last week will actually provide students an option
of taking one or another seminar for their fifth seminar choice).
June 11-15.
Theoretical and Methodological Foundations, Randall Calvert and Andrew
Martin (both of Washington University in St. Louis)
June 18-19. Quantal Response Models, Curt Signorino
(University of Rochester)
June 20-23.
Experimental Applications, Rick Wilson (Rice University))
June 25-27.
Operationalizing the Spatial Model, Simon Jackman (Stanford University)
June 27-29.
Judicial Applications, James Spriggs (Washington University in St. Louis) OR
International Relations Applications, Robert Walker (Washington University
in St. Louis)
Let me encourage
you to apply. The institute has an excellent set of seminars and
instructors. Up to 25 subsidies are available for full- time participants.
Accepted students receive a $1,000 stipend towards the cost of lodging,
food, and travel.
The application
process is not complicated. You must submit a complete curriculum vita and a
1-2 page statement of the value of the institute for your education and
work. We recommend that graduate students also submit a transcript of their
graduate work and 1 or 2 letters of recommendation. The vita and statement
may be submitted by email to eitm@artsci.wustl.edu.
6. Southern Summit
Students may participate
in this event at a significant discount ($50). Here are the details, taken
from their press release. If you are interested in participating, let me
know.
One of
Charlotte’s premier annual gatherings, the Southern Summit is a daylong
event of dialogue and discussion scheduled for Saturday, February 24, 2007,
on the
campus of Queens University of Charlotte. Sponsored by the McColl School of
Business and Leadership Charlotte, and with significant support from Bank of
America and Goodrich Corporation, the Southern Summit brings together up to
200 interested and involved individuals from around the Charlotte region.
The Summit
starts with an “ice-breaker” breakfast panel and continues with two sessions
of up to six topics each. Participants come back together for a lunch panel
that encourages “out of the box” thinking. Two more sessions complete the
afternoon and are followed by an evening wine and cheese reception. Each
participant will be assigned to a panel topic once during the day;
otherwise, individuals choose panel topics of their choice.
“The
Southern Summit is an open, engaging environment that encourages
participation from people from all walks of life,” states Butch Rosen, one
of the founders of the Southern Summit event. “This is a safe place that
provides opportunity for people who wouldn’t normally engage each other to
talk about a range of issues that affect everyone.”
In keeping
with the Southern Summit’s mission of building a greater sense of shared
community for our rapidly growing and increasingly diverse region, the
Southern Summit will cast its net far beyond most visible public leaders.
Participants in this year’s Southern Summit will represent the business
community, civic and political leadership, as well as academic, artists,
students, clergy, service professionals and more.
“We want
to attract interesting and involved people who want to exchange ideas and
engage each other in conversation, “ says Dee Dee Murphy, Executive Director
of Leadership Charlotte. “If you are interested in other people’s
perspectives or ideas, then this event is for you.”
The
Southern Summit 6 begins at 8:30 a.m. and includes breakfast, lunch, snacks
and an evening cocktail reception. The fee is $95 and need-based
scholarships are available. Space is limited to 200, so participants are
encouraged to sign up early. Registration ends in early February. For
additional information, contact Angie Mattson at (704) 553-8082 or
info@southernsummit.org or by
visiting
www.southernsummit.org
7. APPAM Proposals
PPOL is very
well-represented at the Urban Affairs Association this April. Last
November, we had some representation at the Association of Public Policy
Analysis and Management, but we should have more. I strongly encourage
students that will be past the first year of the program to give serious
thought to presenting at APPAM this next November. Here’s the announcement
for the call for papers.
APPAM is pleased to
announce the Call for Proposals for its 29th Annual Fall Research
Conference, 8-10 November, 2007, in Washington, DC. The conference theme is,
"What Else Shapes Public
Policy Analysis and Management?" All proposals must be submitted online
through the APPAM website by Monday, March 12, 2007.
As previously announced,
the proposal system has been modified to allow persons who are submitting
panel
proposals to invite the
authors of the papers on the panel to separately submit their paper
descriptions. It no longer is necessary for one person to submit all of the
information for a complete panel. Otherwise, the proposal system will be the
same as in prior years for papers, roundtables, and workshops.
To access all
information about the 2007 Fall Research Conference, please follow this link
to the APPAM website:
http://www.appam.org/conferences/fall/dc2007/index.asp
8. Ethics Speaker
Pat Werhane is
arguably the ranking philosopher in business ethics in the United States
today. I have a flier listing her many accomplishments if you are
interested. I want to underscore one of them as it bears on the work we do
in policy: Her work on moral imagination and leadership is absolutely
interesting and truly creative. Pat is a great speaker, clear,
non-technical, dynamic, and funny.
She is giving a
talk Feb. 22, 2007 at 4:00 PM. We have the lecture scheduled for Storrs
110, though that might change. I will let you know if it does.
This is open to
the university so you are encouraged to attend if your schedule permits.
9. Student/Faculty News
I just heard that Bobbie
Cox is the 2007 recipient of the John Rohr Scholarship in Public
Administration and Law. She will be awarded this honor at the annual
meeting of the American Society of Public Administration in March in
Washington, DC. Please congratulate Bobbie on this early achievement in her
doctoral career!
Also, Kirsten Wells made
a presentation last Wednesday to the Transportation Research Board (which is
part of the National Academy of Sciences). Her presentation was one of only
two allowed for presentation to this panel. Congrats to Kirsten for this
work. Such professional presentations are significant achievements for
those students going into the policy analysis field. Well done!
If you know of any
other news, please send it my way so I can share it with the other students,
faculty, and administrators.
10. Fellowship
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The Hamilton Project Announces Economic Policy Innovation Prize |
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Cash
Prizes To Be Awarded for Best Economic Proposal From Graduate and
Undergraduate Students
Contact:
Jennifer Devlin, Communications Consultant, 703-876-1714
Washington, D.C.
The
Hamilton Project, an initiative at the Brookings Institution, will begin
awarding a new prize, "The Hamilton Project Economic Policy Innovation
Prize," to select graduate and undergraduate students for innovative
economic policy proposals.
Peter Orszag, Director of The Hamilton Project noted: "Research suggests
that prizes for specific achievements in science and technology can at times
be more effective than traditional mechanisms in spurring innovation. In
that spirit, we are launching this Hamilton Prize to help spur achievement
among students who represent America's most important human capital—our
future scientists, engineers, doctors, economists, entrepreneurs and
policymakers."
Both graduate and undergraduate students are invited to submit policy
proposals (see submission requirements below) featuring innovative economic
thinking. Proposals in the areas of education, health care, social
insurance, science and technology, tax policy, energy, and saving policy are
particularly welcome. The top undergraduate student will be awarded $10,000
and the top graduate student $15,000. Each will also be invited to present
their policy proposals to The Hamilton Project Advisory Council.
Read more >
11. Dissertation Fellowship
The Center for
Citizenship, Race, and Ethnicity Studies
CREST serves as a place for scholarly discourse and research of the vital
issues of citizenship, race, and ethnicity at the College of Saint Rose and
across the region. Through the sponsorship of two Dissertation Fellows—drawn
from a national applicant pool—and five Residential Fellows picked from the
Saint Rose faculty, CREST brings together a group of scholars that furthers
this burgeoning area of research and teaching that ideally draws on a
variety of disciplines. It is, in fact, the intention of CREST to foster a
true interdisciplinary approach to these topics. CREST researchers gain
insights and methodologies from a variety of disciplines, including history,
political science, literature, geography, cultural studies, anthropology,
Africana Studies, Latino Studies, Asian Studies, American Studies, women's
studies, critical race studies, urban studies, legal studies, and
communication studies—to name a few.
To help bring scholars,
students, and community members together, CREST will sponsor a variety of
events throughout the academic year. These will include a monthly colloquia
series in which Dissertation and Resident Fellows and area scholars will
present their research, less formal brown-bag lunch discussions, a lecture
series, and, ultimately, an annual national scholarly conference. It is the
intention of CREST's founders that these lectures and discussions will help
to facilitate the scholarly production of CREST fellows and members.
Publication to more widely disseminate CREST research and to help make CREST
a vital center for the study of citizenship, race, and ethnicity is one of
the fundamental goals of the institution.
CREST Diversity
Dissertation Fellowship Program, 2007-2008 (PDF 82 KB)
12. Internships in Local Agencies
The deadline for the
students to submit applications is
February 16, 2007. Please note that this year we have included
the locations and types of projects that are available for placement.
Students should carefully review the materials, since there are forms that
need to be completed by both the student and a faculty member, and the
student needs to submit a transcript, all of which is due with the
application.
Here are a couple of the
internships available that are coming up and that might be of particular
interest to some of the PPOL students.
Location/Agency:
Charlotte/Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)
Type of Placement:
Apprenticeship
Special Project/Major
Tasks: The apprentice will analyze feeder bus ridership trends before and
after the implementation of light rail service and the resulting bus route
changes and document customer issues and requests. The report findings will
be used to make decisions on enhancements for the light-rail feeder bus
network. The apprentice will also assist with development of plans for new
feeder bus service, location of new bus stops, public involvement and
customer service for new service, monitor service, and analyze ridership
data for new service.
Location/Agency:
Concord/Veolia Transportation (private contractor for transit services.)
Type of Placement:
Apprenticeship
Special Project/Major
Tasks: The apprentice will be assisting with the development of a customer
service satisfaction survey including analyzing and reporting on the
findings of the survey. The apprentice will be given a broad overview and
will participate in every aspect of transit operations, including, but not
limited to dispatch, safety, HR, Planning marketing and maintenance.
13. Post Doc Opportunities
Washington University School of Law
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Empirical Legal Scholarship
The Center for
Empirical Research in the Law (http://cerl.wustl.edu)
at the Washington University School of Law (http://law.wustl.edu/)
is offering a one-year postdoctoral fellowship for scholars with Ph.D.s in
political science, economics, psychology, sociology, statistics, or other
social sciences with interests in empirical legal scholarship. The Fellow
will conduct their own research, participate in an on-going research
seminar, and collaborate with law school faculty. There are no teaching
responsibilities. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. at the time of
appointment. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
The fellowship will be for a term of one year, with renewal possible.
Applicants should send a curriculum vita, two letters of recommendation, a
writing sample, and a statement of planned research to: Karma Jenkins (CERL
Administrative Coordinator), Campus Box 1120, Washington University School
of Law, St. Louis, MO, 63130. Applications will begin being considered on
February 23, 2007. Please contact Professor Andrew D. Martin (CERL
Director) at admartin@wustl.edu with any substantive questions.
Andrew D. Martin,
Ph.D.
Professor and CERL
Director, School of Law Professor, Political Science, Arts & Sciences
Washington University in St. Louis
(314) 935-5863
(Office)
(314) 935-5150
(Fax)
Office:
Anheuser-Busch 470
Email:
admartin@wustl.edu
WWW:
http://adm.wustl.edu
Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Study of
the North American West
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Stanford University's Bill Lane Center for the Study of the North American
West invites applications for its two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the
study of the North American West from interested recent Ph.D.'s in all
disciplines of the humanities and social sciences whose research concerns
the Western United States, Western Canada, or Northern Mexico. In addition
to pursuing their own research, during each academic year of the appointment
the postdoctoral fellow is expected to teach up to two courses on Western
topics in the Stanford department most appropriate to their disciplinary
specialization and work with faculty colleagues in developing the Center
programming, including taking a lead role in organizing interdisciplinary
colloquia, conferences, or research initiatives.
The Center welcomes fellowship applications from scholars of public policy
studying a range of topics. However, we are particularly interested in
supporting work that intersects with the topical emphases of the Center's
current programming, including:
• Politics and governance, particularly systems of direct democracy
• Conservation and land trusts
• Metropolitan growth
• Natural resources policy
• Immigration and demographic change
• The image and identity of the West in the media and popular culture
• The Rural West
• Pacific Rim connections
More information about the Center can be found at
http://west.stanford.edu.
The appointment is for two years beginning September 1, 2007. Candidates
must have their Ph.D. degree in hand by that date, and must have received
their Ph.D. no earlier than September 2004. The fellowship carries a stipend
of $45,000 and benefits.
Interested candidates may submit applications electronically to Dr. Margaret
O'Mara, Associate Director of the Bill Lane Center, at momara@stanford.edu.
Application packages from the applicant should contain
-a cover letter
- c.v.
- a three- to five-page dissertation abstract or book précis.
Two letters of reference should be sent by referees the same email address.
If a candidate prefers to submit hard copies of their application and
references, these may be mailed to the
Bill Lane Center for the
Study of the North American West
Stanford University
Building 200
Stanford, CA 94305-2024
The deadline for receipt of applications is March 30, 2007. We expect to
make a final hiring decision by early May.
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
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14. Jobs
I mentioned in a
previous Update that there was going to be a new centralized job site hosted
by APPAM and NASPAA listing practitioner, analyst, and academic positions.
It’s open to the public now. You can visit it at:
http://www.publicservicecareers.org/. Below are some listings from
there, plus some others that have come across my desk recently.
UNC-Charlotte Urban Institute
Director of Community Research and Services
The UNC Charlotte Urban
Institute is seeking a director for the Institute’s community research,
survey and outreach activities.
The responsibilities of
this professional research and administrative management position include
the development of alternative research designs to meet contract needs,
preparation of proposals and budgets, survey and sampling design,
statistical data analysis, report writing, staff supervision, client
contact, group facilitation and training activities. Necessary
qualifications are strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; a high
degree of professionalism and independent management ability; the ability to
develop project plans, organize and carry out multiple projects within
budget and schedule; experience in oral and written communication, including
group process techniques, written research reports and public presentations;
survey research experience, including questionnaire design and sampling, and
knowledge of computers for data analysis, including the use of SPSS (for
Windows and mainframe), Excel and Access software packages. Occasional
extended-day and weekend work is required.
This position requires a
master’s degree in a social science discipline or related field with at
least four years of experience in conducting research and/or development and
management of survey and general research project, two of which must have
been supervisory in nature. Experience in telephone survey operations
preferred. Salary will be in the range of $45,000 to $50,000. Please apply
electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu. Please attach a letter of interest
and a resume or c.v. with your electronic application. Only electronic
submissions will be accepted. Review of applications will begin on February
12, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.
AA/EOE/subject to criminal background check.
Position Title: Research Associate/ Research Fellow
Sector: Education/Universities
Company Name: University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of
Public Affairs
Field of Interest: Education Job Function: Research/Analysis
Location(s): Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
The Hubert H. Humphrey Institute invites applications for a Research
Associate or Research Fellow in the State and Local Policy Program, which is
within the Regional Policy and Planning cluster, for work on projects
related to grants received from the Federal SAFETEA-LU legislation,
specifically, the Center for Excellence in Rural Safety and the "TechPlan"
project. Applicants with experience in managing large research projects and
with expertise in technologies related to planning support systems,
particularly Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are desired.
Submit cover letter, resume, graduate school transcript, a one page
description of a course you propose to teach related to application of GIS
and similar planning support systems, and a writing sample: preferably a
either a chapter from a thesis or dissertation, or a published article.
Apply online at
https:employment.umn.edu, and reference requisition number 140841. Send
graduate school transcript to: Frank Douma, Chair of Research Associate
Search Committee, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, 301-19th Avenue
South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455. Application Deadline: Open until
filled.
For information:
http://www.hhh.umn.edu/employment/research_assoc_fellow_transportation_tech.html
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons
shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital
status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual
orientation.
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lanex025@umn.edu |
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Position Title: Research Associate
Sector: Policy Research Organization
Company Name: NPC Research
Field of Interest: Crime/Drug Policy
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Location(s): Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Full-time Research Associate (Ph.D. strongly preferred) needed for national
and local research and evaluation of innovative substance abuse prevention
and treatment programs. NPC Research is a private company headquartered in
Portland, OR, with a branch office opening in Baltimore, MD. The Research
Associate would be located at the Baltimore branch office. NPC specializes
in community-based research and evaluation in such areas as substance abuse
prevention, child welfare, juvenile justice, alcohol and drug incarceration
alternatives (e.g., drug courts and diversion programs), early childhood
prevention and early intervention, and family and community development. NPC
Research offers a progressive, family-friendly work environment with
flexible benefits and work schedules. Potential applicants are encouraged to
visit our Web site at:
www.npcresearch.com. Current project needs are primarily in the area of
alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment, especially criminal justice
diversion and intervention programs, such as drug courts.
Main duties: Work closely with project Principal Investigators to coordinate
all aspects of field data collection for process, outcome and cost
evaluations (client interviews, surveys, administrative data collection);
manage databases; conduct quantitative data analyses; and participate in
writing reports, articles, and grants.
Specific tasks will include:
>>Managing data collection across a multi-site project (may include some
national and local travel).
>>Working with program sites to identify data sources, and to develop data
sharing and participant recruitment procedures
>>Participating in recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising
interviewers and/or other data collection staff
>>Preparing participant recruitment materials, and survey and interview
protocols
>>Managing Excel, Access, and SPSS databases (coding and cleaning data,
integrating administrative databases, ensuring data integrity)
>>Participating in the design and implementation of participant tracking and
follow-up systems
>>Conducting quantitative data analyses
>>Writing reports and publishing articles
>>Participating in grant writing
Requirements: Ph.D. in social sciences, public policy, or related field (ABD
or Master's-level candidates will be considered only with sufficient
research experience); at least 2 years experience in evaluation and/or
community-based/applied research; high attention to detail; strong
organizational and communication skills; excellent computer and database
skills (MS Office, SPSS); advanced statistical training; strong
understanding of research design, ability to work with staff and clients of
social service agencies serving people with substance use issues and/or
juvenile/criminal justice involvement; and interest in research in community
settings (such as courts, detention facilities, treatment agencies, etc.).
Desirable: Knowledge of juvenile/criminal justice (especially drug courts),
substance abuse, and mental health systems. Knowledge and/or experience with
cost-benefit analysis helpful. Applicants representing ethnic/racial
minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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Position Title: Research Associate for
Postdoctoral Program in Race, Gender and Public Policy
Sector: Education/Universities
Company Name: Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
Field of Interest: Other
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Location(s): Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
The Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs has an opening for a
Postdoctoral Program in Race, Gender and Public Policy Research Associate.
This is a 100% time, A term (12 month), Professional Non-Faculty position.
Working hours are to be arranged, Monday thru Friday.
Salary/Benefits: An annual stipend of $50,000 plus fringe benefits is
provided.
The program on Race, Gender and Public Policy explores new frontiers of
knowledge in the intersection of race, gender and public policy. It promotes
scholarship on race and public policy and gender and public policy that
would benefit from cross-disciplinary discussion and would contribute to the
development of new ideas and tools for both policy arenas, as well as
helping develop a synthetic understanding of the intersection of race and
gender. The program encourages scholars interested in issues of race, gender
and public policy to bring their discipline-related knowledge to a common
discussion of race, gender and public policy. The program explores all areas
of race and gender, but preference is for applicants with particular focus
on the peoples of the African Diaspora such as those of African descent in
Latin America, North America, and the Caribbean, as well as indigenous women
such as American Indians, the Aborigines of Australia, the Maori of New
Zealand, the Samii of Scandinavia, Hmong in the Diaspora, and the Ainu of
Japan. Other intersections of race and gender in Latin America and Asia are
also of considerable interest.
Employment responsibilities:
In addition to writing and research in the area of race and gender,
candidates will be expected to teach one graduate seminar in their area of
specialty focusing on race, gender and public policy and/or a masters-level
course on social policy; consult widely with race, gender and policy
researchers around the University and participate in a poly-seminar on
public policy, race and gender.
Essential qualifications:
Ph.D. must have been received within the last six years or defended no later
than fellowship start date.
Preferred qualifications:
Applicants should be broadly trained in the social or behavioral sciences or
allied fields and must have a demonstrated commitment to investigating the
relationship between their disciplines and race, gender, and public policy.
Application Process
Submit cover letter, resume, three letters of support from graduate
advisors, graduate school transcript, a one page description of course you
propose to teach, and a writing sample: either a chapter from your
dissertation, or a published article. Apply online at employment.umn.edu.
For more information, please contact Lawrencina Mason Oramalu at
loramalu@umn.edu or 612-626-8734.
Deadlines
December 1, 2006 for January 15, 2007 start date
March 30, 2007 for September 1, 2007 start date
Position Title: Research Scientist
Sector: Education/Universities
Company Name: Maryland Institute for Policy Analysis and Research,
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Field of Interest: Other Job Function: Research/Analysis
Location(s): Baltimore, Maryland, United States
The Maryland Institute
for Policy Analysis and Research (MIPAR) at the University of Maryland,
Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks to fill the position of assistant or associate
research scientist. The principal responsibilities of this position are: 1)
to develop proposals to secure extramural funding for applied and scholarly
research, and 2) to direct, supervise and participate in the conduct of such
research. There will also be the opportunity, although not requirement, to
teach courses in UMBC's Department of Public Policy.
The successful candidate will possess the training and relevant research
skills necessary to conduct applied and scholarly research appropriate to
his or her discipline or substantive area; will have at least one
substantive area of expertise within the social sciences; and will have a
record of successfully developing proposals for extramural research funding.
A Ph.D. in political science, sociology, economics, public policy or other
relevant social science and five years post-doctoral experience are
required.
This is a 12 month position with full benefits. It will be available after
January 1, 2007, and applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Salary is competitive. Additional information can be found at
http://www.umbc.edu/MIPAR.
Applicants should send a letter of application, a full CV, and the names,
postal and email addresses and telephone numbers of at least three
references to:
Dr. Donald F. Norris, Director
Maryland Institute for Policy Analysis and Research
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
410-455-1080
mipar_info@umbc.edu
Position Title: Impact Associate
Company Name: MDRC
Location(s): New York, New York, United States | Oakland, California, United
States
MDRC is seeking a
PhD-level researcher to work in our Young Adult and Postsecondary Education
policy area on research projects that gauge the impacts of programs designed
to help low-income students succeed academically in college. Many of the
projects use experimental research designs, in which students are randomly
assigned to a program group or a control group to test the "value added" of
curricular reforms, enhanced student services, or increased financial aid
over standard college programs.
Responsibilities:
For its growing postsecondary education agenda, MDRC is seeking candidates
interested in blending strong quantitative research skills with an interest
in contributing to postsecondary education research, and experience with
research design and analysis. The position provides the successful candidate
an opportunity to:
o Work with an interdisciplinary team to conceptualize and implement
rigorous impact studies of programs targeting low-income students in
colleges across the country.
o Discuss experimental research methods with college officials and staff and
work with them to design and implement studies that answer key policy
questions and protect the rights of students.
o Analyze a range of data to better understand the impacts of college
programs.
o Author reports and disseminate findings to policymakers, practitioners,
and the broader research community.
Qualifications:
o A PhD in economics or quantitative social science research or a master's
degree with extensive demonstrated research experience.
o Knowledge of and experience with quantitative research design, impact
modeling, and quantitative methods.
o Content knowledge of community colleges and higher education.
o Experience with survey design and analysis is a plus.
o Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as analytical
ability.
o Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and
meet deadlines.
o Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and relate to
program staff, faculty members, college students, and funders.
o Publication record in the postsecondary education research field is a
plus.
The successful candidate may choose to be based in either MDRC's New York
office or California office. Some travel to study sites and to meetings with
other researchers and project funders will be required.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Comprehensive fringe benefits
offered.
To apply:
Mail, fax, or email your resume to:
Human Resources Department
Impact Associate — Postsecondary Education
MDRC (2006-19)
16 East 34th Street, 19th Floor
New York, New York 10016
Fax: 212-532-8453
Email: jobs@mdrc.org
Position Title: Full-Time Research Associate
Sector: Education/Universities
Company Name: Wayne State University
Field of Interest: Research and Evaluation Methods
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Location(s): Detroit, Michigan, United States
FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Center for Urban Studies
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in proposal grant-writing activities, including identifying
funding sources and RFPs, conducting literature reviews, developing research
questions, and designing research methods and data collection procedures.
Prepare articles for consideration in referred journals.
Assist in the development of a research agenda and public policy foci
research unit.
Provide directions and oversight in program evaluation activities throughout
Michigan, including large survey mailing, face-to-face and telephone
interviews, focus groups, etc.
Design evaluation procedures/protocols and develop data collection
instruments, manage and supervise the construction and maintenance of
databases and web-based data profiles, and conduct statistical analyses and
interpret findings.
Assume primary responsibility for producing reports or other deliverable
documents to fulfill contracts, and prepare and deliver presentations to
policy-making bodies and professional organizations.
Supervise unit staff and work with faculty involved in projects.
Monitor data collection progress and prepare unit updates to Center
directors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• PhD in any area of social science research (including political science,
public administration, demography, education, geography, psychology, public
health, social work, sociology, survey methodology, statistics, and urban
studies) is required.
• Extensive knowledge, coursework, and experience in designing,
implementing, and managing program evaluation/research projects, including
large survey mailings, telephone and face-to-face interviews, and focus
groups.
• Experience in managing and directing large-scale research projects,
including budget monitoring.
• A strong working knowledge of social science research methods and primary
data collection procedures (CATI, web-based surveys, mail surveys, in-person
interviews, focus groups, etc.) and practicalities of implementation
required.
• Skilled in advanced statistical analyses. Ability to effectively utilize
the software necessary to convert and process data (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Excel,
Access, DBase).
• Strong problem resolution, organizational, analytical, and communication
(oral and written) skills; ability to collaborate effectively.
• Supervision skills are required.
Starting Date: Winter 2007
Salary: TBD
Please submit an electronic application via the Wayne State University
Online Hiring Website at Refer to posting #033608. Please include a cover
letter, CV, references, and one or two recent publications.
http://jobs.wayne.edu
Position Title: Senior Analyst/Research
Assistant Professor
Sector: Education/Universities
Company Name: University of Missouri - Columbia
Location(s): Columbia, Missouri, United States
Senior Analyst/Research Assistant Professor
Truman School of Public Affairs
University of Missouri Columbia
The Institute of Public Policy, housed at the Truman School of Public
Affairs at the University of Missouri Columbia, is a research and public
service entity committed to increasing knowledge and understanding of issues
facing state and local governments and non-profit organizations. It provides
policy research to policymakers and conducts program evaluation and other
applied research through contracts with public and non-profit entities. For
more information about the Institute, please see our website at
http://www.truman.missouri.edu/ipp/.
The Institute of Public Policy seeks applications for a non-tenure track
faculty position of Senior Research Analyst. Position requires an advanced
degree in public policy, public administration, or a related field, Ph.D.
preferred. The successful candidate will be the principal investigator on
research projects, will coordinate the work of staff assigned to those
projects, and work with faculty and agency personnel on projects for public
and non-profit organizations. Must have experience in applied public policy
research and evaluation, the ability to use statistical packages for data
analysis, and the capacity to manage grants-related projects. Position may
include an opportunity to teach in the Truman School of Public Affairs.
Send letter of interest, vitae, three letters of reference, graduate school
transcripts and a writing sample to Dr. David Valentine, Institute of Public
Policy, Truman School of Public Affairs, 105 Middlebush Hall, University of
Missouri Columbia, Columbia, MO 65211 or valentined@missouri.edu. Screening
of applicants will begin on February 10, 2007, but applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
Position Title: Senior Research Associate
Sector: Policy Research Organization
Company Name: Optimal Solutions Group LLC
Field of Interest: Health
Location(s): Hyattsville, Maryland, United States | Baltimore, Maryland,
United States
Responsibilities:
Design and monitor research projects involving advanced statistical,
modeling, and analysis techniques
Act as project director or principal investigator for research projects,
supervise others working on the projects, and review their work
Recommend proposals on which to bid, write proposals, and review technical
proposals written by others
Represent the company's expertise in specialized research or policy arenas
through technical communications, testimony, publications, and conferences,
reaching beyond the contracting agencies
Manage projects to meet budget guidelines; may prepare budgets for proposals
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a related field
Minimum of seven years of management experience in the research or policy
arena
Experience directing major studies, developing both large and small
proposals, developing budgets, and monitoring project costs
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work well in
teams
To Apply:
Submit your cover letter and resume to
OptimalJobs@optimalsolutionsgroup.com, code: SRA_HPRC
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Phone: |
301-306-1170 |
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Fax: |
301-306-1197 |
Position Title: Research Statistician
Sector: Government: Local
Company Name: Orange County Government
Field of Interest: Research and Evaluation Methods
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Location(s): Orlando, Florida, United States
Corrections Administration
Closing Date: 2/3/2007
Salary: $50,586 to $77,459
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Statistics, Research Methods, Public Policy, Political
Science, Mass Communication, Public Administration or a closely related
field and four years of experience in statistical analysis and theory,
focusing on time series modeling and forecasting. In addition, experience in
database construction, Crystal Report writing, relational database
application theory, and extensive MS office application experience.
Experience in communicating and teaching abstract mathematical and research
concepts.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida operator's license.
Preferences:
Public speaking, familiarity with Criminal Justice System.
Duties Include:
• Collects and analyzes demographic and needs assessment data related to
correctional programs and services.
• Produces regular analytical and informational reports such as inmate
population trends and incidents.
• Develops and maintains planning databases and resource collection.
• Conducts research projects by establishing research methodology, conducts
analysis and produces summary findings.
• Develops training, education and reporting methods.
• Develops tentative program proposals.
• Provides position and decision support for strategic planning. Provides
data and analysis to assist management in identifying appropriate courses of
action regarding a variety of issues. In addition, provides data to
substantiate public policy position vis a vis external governmental bodies
and the media.
• Coordinates planning and evaluation of data-laden functions.
• Recommends modification or elimination of various programs and procedures
as they affect departmental information based on research, statistical
modeling, and analysis.
• Issues analysis and information retrieval. Performs a variety of research
functions separate from statistical analysis, including ferreting out
articles, legislative histories, and other types of information that impact
OCCD functions.
NOTE:
An assessment will be administered to all selected candidates.
Orange County Government is in the Top 100 Family Friendly Companies to work
for. We offer in addition to other benefits, membership in the FL Retirement
System, medical/dental/vision, vacation and long-term sick days, 10 paid
holidays, and tuition reimbursement.
Apply online:
www.orangecountyfl.net/jobs/. Or in person: Orange County HR,
450 E. South Street, 1st Floor, Orlando, FL 32801.
Position Title: Qualitative Research Associate
Sector: Policy Research Organization
Company Name: Social Policy Research Associates
Field of Interest: Research and Evaluation Methods
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Location(s): Oakland, California, United States
Social Policy Research Associates, a dynamic research and evaluation firm
engaged in policy analysis of employment training, education and human
service programs, is seeking a research associate for full-time employment.
For more information about SPR, please visit our website at
www.spra.com. An
Equal Oppty Employer, SPR is an organization that values a staff with
diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Prior experience in qualitative research, completion of graduate-level
degree in the social sciences, and/or applied research experience is
required. Work experience in social services or youth settings could be
substituted for a graduate level degree. Excellent writing, oral
communications, and organizational skills are essential. Preference will be
given to those with experience working with racially or socioeconomically
diverse populations. Spanish-speaking a plus. Some travel is required.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Conduct qualitative case study research based on telephone interviews,
focus groups, and/or site visits to employment training, youth, or other
human service programs nationwide.
Depending on skills, other duties may include a combination of the
following:
• Assist in the development, administration, and analysis of surveys, and
the maintenance or analysis of other quantitative data.
• Analyze qualitative data from interviews and focus groups and prepare
evaluation reports for government or non-profit clients.
• Provide technical assistance to government or nonprofit clients on issues
of delivering employment training or youth services effectively.
Contact Person: Eloisa
Dellosa Email Address:
jobs@spra.com
JOB OPPORTUNITY IN
WASHINGTON, DC: Research Director, Center for Responsive Politics The Center
for Responsive Politics is the nation’s premier research group tracking
money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. CRP
conducts computer-based research for the news media, scholars, activists and
the public at large, and shares it through the Center’s award-winning Web
site, OpenSecrets.org <http://www.opensecrets.org/about/jobs.asp>
. Founded in 1983, the nonpartisan, nonprofit Center aims to create a more
educated voter, an involved citizenry and a more responsive government. The
Research Director is the supervisor of research operations for the 16-person
organization. The director oversees the research team, participates in the
senior management team and reports to the Executive Director. For more
information, see the full job posting <http://www.opensecrets.org/about/jobs.asp>
on OpenSecrets.org.
Thanks,
Massie Ritsch
Communications Director
Center for Responsive
Politics
Direct: (202) 354-0111
E-mail: massie@crp.org
CRP Websites:
www.OpenSecrets.org /
www.CapitalEye.org
Dr. David
Swindell, Assoc. Professor & Director
Ph.D. in Public Policy Program
3040 Colvard Bldg.
9201 University City Blvd.
University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 28223
(704) 687-4519 (Office)
(704) 687-4771 (Fax)
