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A Research Fellow is sought to provide support for, and preparation of, research outputs from the various research projects undertaken by COMPASS. The projects are primarily health and social science related. A PhD in social sciences using advanced research methods or social statistics is preferred. However a good postgraduate qualification with suitable work experience will be considered. This is a full-time, two-year fixed-term position.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION: SOCIAL DYNAMICS, LLC, GAITHERSBURG, MD
KEY WORDS: DISABILITY, RESEARCH, QUANTITATIVE, MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Full-Time Sr. Research Associate/Director. Expertise in disability employment research. Requirements: minimum 7 years experience in government or other funded research position, project management experience, lead authored publications, excellent multivariate or econometric analysis skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and business development exp. MA , Ph.D. preferred in Economics, Statistics, Policy, Sociology, Psychology

Comprehensive benefits: Healthcare, 401k, Flexible Spending Account, 5 days sick leave, 10 days vacation, 2 personal days, 11 holidays, incentive bonuses

Submit: Cover letter, resume, original writing sample, 3 references, graduate unofficial transcripts to: humres@socialdynamicsllc.com

POSITION TITLE: Research Analyst/Project Manager
EMPLOYER INFORMATION: GAITHERSBURG, MD

Full-Time Research Associate. Manage disability research studies, prepare technical reports, conduct and coordinate site visits and data analyses. Variety of administration duties. Requirements: minimum 3 years experience in government or other funded research position, project management experience, publications, strong quantitative analysis skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and business development exp. MA in Economics, Statistics, Policy, Sociology, Psychology or related discipline

Salary Range: $50,000-$70,000. Competitive salary plus health, dental, flex-spending account, annual incentive bonuses, vacation and sick leave. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Send resume to: humres@socialdynamicsllc.com

The Criminal Justice Research Center at Ohio State University announces an opening for a Senior Research Associate with substantive interests in neighborhood effects and problem behaviors (e.g., adolescent drug use, delinquency, and other risk behaviors). The Research Associate will work on a National Institutes of Health funded project examining neighborhood and activity space effects on health and risk behaviors as part of an interdisciplinary team including sociologists, geographers, and statisticians.

The Research Associate will be responsible for daily management and supervision of graduate research associates and will have an integral role in the conceptualization and organization of data analysis, formulation and preparation of papers for publication, report writing, and overall data management and documentation.

Eligibility: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant social science or related discipline, experience using advanced statistical methods and working with large-scale survey data, and excellent writing skills. Experience with the Los Angeles Family and Neighborhood Survey or Geographic Information Systems software and spatial analysis are desirable.

Appointment: The start date is as soon as can be arranged. The appointment is for two years. Salary (with benefits) will depend on the experience/credentials of the appointee.

Application Process:
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled. Applications should include: (1) a cover letter describing expertise related to the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) relevant manuscripts (up to three); and (4) names and addresses of three references that can be asked to write on behalf of the applicant. These application materials should be sent to:

Dr. Ruth Peterson, Director
Criminal Justice Research Center
The Ohio State University
231 Journalism Building
242 W. 18th Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Peterson.5@sociology.osu.edu

Inquiries may also be sent to Co-Principal Investigators Christopher Browning (Sociology), Catherine Calder (Statistics), Lauren Krivo (Sociology), and Mei-Po Kwan (Geography).

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION

College of Health and Human Development

Assistant or Associate Professor of Health Policy and Administration - Health Care Organizations or Management (Job No: 28389)

The Department of Health Policy and Administration (HPA) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We seek a colleague with expertise in health care organizations or management.

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree with a research focus on theoretical and practical applications in health care organizations and settings. Experience working in or conducting research with health care organizations is desired. Applicants should also have the ability to conduct research in a multi-disciplinary setting and show potential for securing funding for and establishing professional prominence. Successful applicants will join a multidisciplinary faculty and will be expected to conduct research, teach, and advise students in doctoral, master’s and/or bachelor’s degree programs. A candidate must have completed all the requirements for the doctoral degree when employed.

The Department of Health Policy and Administration ( http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/hpa/) is an academic unit of the College of Health and Human Development. It offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.), Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Policy and Administration, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. The department has 13 tenure-track faculty and more than $9 million in active research projects. Opportunities to collaborate with other Penn State faculty in the Center for Health Care Policy and Research, College of Medicine, Center for Service Enterprise Engineering, Social Science Research Institute, Population Research Institute, Children, Youth, and Families Consortium, Gerontology Center, Methodology Center, and Prevention Center, providing a vibrant environment for collaborative approaches to health and health care research. The Pennsylvania State University is a land grant institution. University Park, its largest campus, has an enrollment of nearly 40,000 students and offers more than 100 programs of graduate study. The surrounding community of State College is well known for its excellent schools and exceptional quality of life.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. Letters of application, including a complete resume and the names, addresses, e-mail and telephone numbers of three professional references, should be sent to: Diane Brannon, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, 604 Ford Building, University Park, PA 16802. Electronic submissions should be sent to Patricia A. Corbett at pac9@psu.edu.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

POSITION TITLE	Research Fellow
DEPARTMENT	Centre of Methods and Policy Application in the Social Sciences (COMPASS)
SALARY GRADE	L1–L6
SALARY RANGE	$69,065–$82,504
COST CENTRE CODE	9645
EXISTING POSITION	None
TERM If fixed-term, advise duration and explain why.	Two years fixed-term – this position is tied to a short-term project grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand.
HOURS If part-time, advise hours.	Full-time for academic staff, 40 hours per week, 1.0 FTE
SELECTION COMMITTEE	To Be Confirmed
SUMMARY STATEMENT Little Advert for the outside media.	A Research Fellow is sought to provide support for, and preparation of, research outputs from the various research projects undertaken by COMPASS. The projects are primarily health and social science related.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB	The primary function of this role is to provide support for, and preparation of, research outputs from the various research projects undertaken by COMPASS.
RESPONSIBLE TO	Director, COMPASS
KEY TASKS	• Managing projects and associated staff allocated to project tasks • Working alongside staff to undertake research tasks on existing projects • Assisting with the preparation of research funding proposals • Assisting with the production of peer-reviewed journal articles and academic research reports.
QUALIFICATIONS	A PhD in the social sciences using advanced research methods or social statistics is preferred. However, a good postgraduate qualification with suitable work experience will be considered.
EXPERIENCE	A background in the quantitative social and/or allied sciences, such as sociology, social statistics, demography, public health, or psychology, is highly desirable.
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS	• Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to provide leadership and guidance in field of expertise. • Ability to be responsible for the delivery of core components of a research project. • Ability to draft academic articles to a level suitable for peer review and publication. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.