Office of Population Research, Princeton University

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Professional Specialist (Project Manager)

Princeton University, located in Princeton, New Jersey, seeks a Project Manager to train and manage a survey team consisting of a field manager and 3-4 interviewers. Organize deployment of survey team in U.S. and Latin American locations to conduct surveys among Latino immigrants in sending and receiving communities. Program and manage data entry software for use in Guadalajara office. Communicate with project staff based in Guadalajara to troubleshoot data issues. Program census data with GIS to develop aggregate data files for U.S. communities. Clean entered data and assemble final data files for dissemination. Design, manage, and update bilingual Spanish-English websites for the Latin American Migration Project and Mexican Migration Project. Perform multivariate statistical analyses under the direction of project investigators. Travel regularly to Latin American destinations to supervise fieldwork, conduct training workshops for Latin American data users, represent the projects at international conferences, and present findings to students and policy makers throughout the region. Substantial international and domestic travel required.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Demography plus one year of post-Bachelor’s experience involving programming in SAS and SPSS; Microsoft Office software including Excel and Access; and conducting interviews with Latino immigrant populations. Must have coursework in GIS and graduate level coursework in statistics. Must be fluent in spoken and written Spanish. Substantial international and domestic travel required.

REFERRAL INSTRUCTION:
Interested candidates should apply online referencing requisition # 0110321 at https://jobs.princeton.edu. Candidates should submit current curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and contact information for three references. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

Postdoc Research Associate

The Office of Population Research at Princeton University seeks a postdoctoral research associate to work on the "Social and Spatial Networks, Social Capital, and Leadership Accountability in Rural Development" Project. The research will be conducted under the direction of Professor Delia Baldassarri. The successful candidate will be in charge of preparation of public-release files; cleaning data and processing files; creation of documentation such as codebooks; writing documentation for data files; and overseeing the work of undergraduate and graduate assistants. In addition the candidate is expected to take a leading role in conducting advanced data analysis.

This position requires a PhD, which should be in one of the Social Sciences, with a preference for Sociology or Political Science. Candidates near the completion of their PhD who have submitted but not yet defended the Ph.D. thesis will be considered. However, the appointment will be subject to a 10% reduction in salary until the degree is completed. A substantive interest in economic development, cooperation, and social capital, with a regional focus on Sub-Saharan Africa is essential. A strong statistical training as well as expertise with experimental approaches is required.

Applicants should apply online and submit a CV and a cover letter describing their areas of expertise and interest, as well as names and contact information for one reference. The review process will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. This position will be for a one year term appointment, with possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding, preferably to begin August 1, 2011.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Center for Research on Child Wellbeing (CRCW), affiliated with the Woodrow Wilson School and the Office of Population Research at Princeton University, invites outstanding researchers to apply for appointments each academic year. CRCW conducts research on children's health, education, income, and family structure. Our three major initiatives are the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, the Future of Children Journal, and the Princeton Global Network on Child Migration..

Postdoctoral Research Associates are scholars who have obtained their PhD within the past three years. They may not funded by another institution during their stay at Princeton.

CRCW is offering highly competitive Postdoctoral Research Associate positions to individuals with documented interest in the study of children and families, and in interdisciplinary collaborations. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal, pending satisfactory performance, with negotiable starting dates for the next academic year. This appointment is for scholars who have obtained their PhD within the past three years.

QUALIFICATIONS: Postdocs are expected to have outstanding potential and be self-motivated, goal oriented and capable of successfully communicating ideas to diverse audiences. They must also be able to build on existing strengths, bridge different fields, and be motivated to work with faculty on complex projects. Preference will be given to candidates that have obtained the Ph.D. less than two years ago. Postdocs will participate in all of the Center’s activities, including student-faculty seminars, workshops, and public lectures.

Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu and submit:
- a cover letter describing areas of interest, graduate training, relevant background and possible fit within the center
- recent CV
- names, e-mails and phone numbers of three references

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

Visiting Research Scholar

Visiting Research Scholars are scholars who have obtained a doctorate, or other professional post-graduate degree, and who will be on temporary leave from another academic institution during their visit with Princeton.

CRCW invites outstanding researchers to apply for visiting appointments for the 2012-2013 academic year. Candidates are expected to have outstanding potential and be self-motivated, goal oriented and capable of successfully communicating ideas to diverse audiences. They must also be able to build on existing strengths, bridge different fields, and be motivated to work with faculty on complex projects. During their appointment, visitors are expected to participate in all of the Center’s activities, including student-faculty seminars, workshops, and public lectures.
Applicants must have a doctorate or other professional post-graduate degree, and be on temporary leave from a home institution during the appointment at Princeton University.

Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu and submit:
- curriculum vitae
- writing sample such as a research paper, dissertation chapter or book chapter
- a cover letter describing how you propose to spend your time at Princeton and proposed contributions in support of CRCW’s mission
- a confidential financial statement indicating your current salary, what support your home institution can be expected to contribute, additional sources of support, and required support from CRCW

Funding of the Visiting Research Scholar appointment may be provided up to half of Scholar’s salary from their home institution, depending on availability.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Office of Population Research at Princeton University seeks a postdoctoral research associate to work on the New Immigrant Survey Project. The successful candidate will be in charge of implementing the second-round survey documentation and preparation of second-round public-release data files; cleaning data and processing files using statistical packages such as SAS or STATA; creation of second-round documentation such as codebooks, questionnaires, and file contents; writing documentation for data files and research reports; and working with undergraduate and graduate assistants in order to achieve the goals according to deadlines and work schedules.

Candidates should have a completed PhD, preferably in a social science field. Candidates near the completion of their PhD who have submitted but not yet defended the Ph.D. thesis will be considered. However, the appointment will be subject to a 10% reduction in salary until the degree is completed. Knowledge of programming using statistical software SAS and/or STATA is essential. The initial appointment will be for a one-year term with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance, continued funding and approval by Princeton’s Dean of the Faculty and the Office of Population Research.

Interested Candidates may apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu. Candidates should submit current curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and contact information for three references. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

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Design, manage, and update bilingual Spanish-English websites for the Latin American Migration Project and Mexican Migration Project. Perform multivariate statistical analyses under the direction of project investigators. Travel regularly to Latin American destinations to supervise fieldwork, conduct training workshops for Latin American data users, represent the projects at international conferences, and present findings to students and policy makers throughout the region. Substantial international and domestic travel required. Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Demography plus one year of post-Bachelor’s experience involving programming in SAS and SPSS; Microsoft Office software including Excel and Access; and conducting interviews with Latino immigrant populations. Must have coursework in GIS and graduate level coursework in statistics. Must be fluent in spoken and written Spanish. Substantial international and domestic travel required. REFERRAL INSTRUCTION: Interested candidates should apply online referencing requisition # 0110321 at https://jobs.princeton.edu. Candidates should submit current curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and contact information for three references. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. Postdoc Research Associate The Office of Population Research at Princeton University seeks a postdoctoral research associate to work on the "Social and Spatial Networks, Social Capital, and Leadership Accountability in Rural Development" Project. The research will be conducted under the direction of Professor Delia Baldassarri. The successful candidate will be in charge of preparation of public-release files; cleaning data and processing files; creation of documentation such as codebooks; writing documentation for data files; and overseeing the work of undergraduate and graduate assistants. In addition the candidate is expected to take a leading role in conducting advanced data analysis. This position requires a PhD, which should be in one of the Social Sciences, with a preference for Sociology or Political Science. Candidates near the completion of their PhD who have submitted but not yet defended the Ph.D. thesis will be considered. However, the appointment will be subject to a 10% reduction in salary until the degree is completed. A substantive interest in economic development, cooperation, and social capital, with a regional focus on Sub-Saharan Africa is essential. A strong statistical training as well as expertise with experimental approaches is required. Applicants should apply online and submit a CV and a cover letter describing their areas of expertise and interest, as well as names and contact information for one reference. The review process will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. This position will be for a one year term appointment, with possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding, preferably to begin August 1, 2011. Postdoctoral Research Associate The Center for Research on Child Wellbeing (CRCW), affiliated with the Woodrow Wilson School and the Office of Population Research at Princeton University, invites outstanding researchers to apply for appointments each academic year. CRCW conducts research on children's health, education, income, and family structure. Our three major initiatives are the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study, the Future of Children Journal, and the Princeton Global Network on Child Migration.. Postdoctoral Research Associates are scholars who have obtained their PhD within the past three years. They may not funded by another institution during their stay at Princeton. CRCW is offering highly competitive Postdoctoral Research Associate positions to individuals with documented interest in the study of children and families, and in interdisciplinary collaborations. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal, pending satisfactory performance, with negotiable starting dates for the next academic year. This appointment is for scholars who have obtained their PhD within the past three years. QUALIFICATIONS: Postdocs are expected to have outstanding potential and be self-motivated, goal oriented and capable of successfully communicating ideas to diverse audiences. They must also be able to build on existing strengths, bridge different fields, and be motivated to work with faculty on complex projects. Preference will be given to candidates that have obtained the Ph.D. less than two years ago. Postdocs will participate in all of the Center’s activities, including student-faculty seminars, workshops, and public lectures. Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu and submit: - a cover letter describing areas of interest, graduate training, relevant background and possible fit within the center - recent CV - names, e-mails and phone numbers of three references Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. Visiting Research Scholar Visiting Research Scholars are scholars who have obtained a doctorate, or other professional post-graduate degree, and who will be on temporary leave from another academic institution during their visit with Princeton. CRCW invites outstanding researchers to apply for visiting appointments for the 2012-2013 academic year. Candidates are expected to have outstanding potential and be self-motivated, goal oriented and capable of successfully communicating ideas to diverse audiences. They must also be able to build on existing strengths, bridge different fields, and be motivated to work with faculty on complex projects. During their appointment, visitors are expected to participate in all of the Center’s activities, including student-faculty seminars, workshops, and public lectures. Applicants must have a doctorate or other professional post-graduate degree, and be on temporary leave from a home institution during the appointment at Princeton University. Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu and submit: - curriculum vitae - writing sample such as a research paper, dissertation chapter or book chapter - a cover letter describing how you propose to spend your time at Princeton and proposed contributions in support of CRCW’s mission - a confidential financial statement indicating your current salary, what support your home institution can be expected to contribute, additional sources of support, and required support from CRCW Funding of the Visiting Research Scholar appointment may be provided up to half of Scholar’s salary from their home institution, depending on availability. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. Postdoctoral Research Associate The Office of Population Research at Princeton University seeks a postdoctoral research associate to work on the New Immigrant Survey Project. The successful candidate will be in charge of implementing the second-round survey documentation and preparation of second-round public-release data files; cleaning data and processing files using statistical packages such as SAS or STATA; creation of second-round documentation such as codebooks, questionnaires, and file contents; writing documentation for data files and research reports; and working with undergraduate and graduate assistants in order to achieve the goals according to deadlines and work schedules. Candidates should have a completed PhD, preferably in a social science field. Candidates near the completion of their PhD who have submitted but not yet defended the Ph.D. thesis will be considered. However, the appointment will be subject to a 10% reduction in salary until the degree is completed. Knowledge of programming using statistical software SAS and/or STATA is essential. The initial appointment will be for a one-year term with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance, continued funding and approval by Princeton’s Dean of the Faculty and the Office of Population Research. Interested Candidates may apply online at https://jobs.princeton.edu. Candidates should submit current curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and contact information for three references. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.	Jobs at Princeton All applications must be completed online at the following link: http://jobs.princeton.edu
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