July 8, 2008

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The are 2 job openings at this time:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Princeton University's Office of Population Research seeks to hire a postdoctoral research associate to work under the direction of Professor Douglas S. Massey on studies of minority underachievement in higher education and the consequences of neighborhood disadvantage. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in sociology, demography, or economics. Experience with database management, statistical analysis, and stratification are desired. Appointment is for two years.

Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references under separate cover, and writing samples to: Nancy Cannuli, Office of Population Research, Wallace Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

For information about how to voluntarily self-identify, please link to: http://www.princeton.edu/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm

Visiting Research Scholar

Visiting Research Scholars must have a doctorate, or other professional post-graduate degree, and will be on leave from another academic institution during their visit with Princeton. The Bendheim-Thoman Center for Research on Child Wellbeing (CRCW) at the Office of Population Research invites outstanding researchers to apply for visiting appointments for the 2008-2009 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 encouraged 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 another institution during the appointment at Princeton University.

Interested applicants should 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

Consideration for these appointments will be given as funding becomes available. All materials should be submitted by email to: kemerson@princeton.edu or by mail to: Kris Emerson, Wallace Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. For information about applying to Princeton, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm