Fellowships

• University of California-Berkeley and San Francisco. The Scholars in Health Policy Research Program, a national program sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, will provide exceptionally talented social scientists with a unique and challenging two-year research and training fellowship. Up to four scholars will be selected nationally each year to work with distinguished faculty from the University of California at Berkeley and San Francisco. To be eligible, applicants must have a doctoral degree in economics, political science, or sociology received after January 1, 1994 but no later than July 15, 1999. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Scholars will receive annual stipend support of $57,500 for the first year and $60,000 for Year 2, as well as research support. There are no teaching or administrative responsibilities. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously worked in the area of health policy research. The deadline for receipt of applications is set for October 30, 1998. Write for application materials to the national program office at Boston University, an Equal Opportunity employer. Contact: Scholars in Health Policy Research Program, Boston University School of Management, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 546B, Boston, MA 02215; (617) 353-9220; fax (617) 353-9227; e-mail [email protected].

• Georgia State University. The Department of Sociology at Georgia State University in the heart of Atlanta invites applications for a post-doctoral position, starting Fall 1998. The candidate will provide data management and statistical analysis support for an SPSS data base and assist the project co-investigators of a joint Emory University and Georgia State University multi-year HIV behavioral intervention project preparing scholarly papers. Qualified candidates should have a demonstrated ability to conduct basic and advanced statistical analysis (e.g., analysis of covariance, manova, trend analysis, logistic analysis and SEM) and have demonstrated a potential for contributing to scholarly publications. They should have a PhD in sociology, psychology, or epidemiology with a focus on HIV/AIDS or related medical issues, behavioral intervention, and considerable experience with advanced statistical issues. The possibility of teaching on a limited basis exists. Salary: $35,000-$41,000. Candidates should submit: (1) a cover letter outlining their qualifications; (2) a curriculum vita; (3) three letters of recommendation and names and phone numbers of five references; (4) a sample of their scholarly writing and a description of their research experience. Send materials to Georgia State University, Employment Office, University Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30303. Formal review of applications will begin July 20. Georgia State University is an Equal Employment educational institution/Affirmative Action employer.

• Johns Hopkins University. Postdoctoral Fellow position, Prevention Research Center. We are seeking four full-time postdoctoral fellows interested in theory and methods of prevention science. A background in statistics, methods or economics is highly desirable. This program trains clinical, behavioral, biostatistical, social and public health researchers to develop, implement, evaluate, and teach prevention research. The rapidly emerging field of prevention research is built on the integration of life course development, community epidemiology, and preventive interventions directed at early antecedents that lead to problem outcomes. Developmental epidemiology is the basis for prevention research that focuses on developmental paths, vulnerability and on variation in populations, their environments, and their interactions as explanations of outcomes. This orientation has guided the Prevention Research Center which is the primary setting for training in preventive trials directed at reducing proximal risk factor targets and determining effects on more distal mental health target outcomes. Postdoctoral fellows’ responsibilities include participation on research teams by generating research hypotheses, selecting analytical strategies, and writing scientific papers. Candidates should have a PhD or MD by the start date of the fellowship. The fellowship is available for two years. NIH annual stipends for living expenses are $21,000-$33,012; only U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are eligible for NIH support. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Contact: N. Keegan, (410) 550-3456; e-mail [email protected].

• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Scholars in Health Policy Research Program, a national program sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will provide talented social scientists with a unique and challenging two-year research and training fellowship. Up to four scholars will be selected nationally each year to work with distinguished faculty from the University of Michigan. To be eligible, applicants must have a doctoral degree in economics, political science, or sociology received after January 1, 1994 but not later than July 15, 1999. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $57,500 for the first year and $60,000 for Year 2, as well as research support. There are no teaching or administrative responsibilities. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously worked in the area of health policy research. The deadline for receipt of application is set for October 30, 1998. Write for application materials to the national program office at Boston University School of Management, an Equal Opportunity employer. Contact: Scholars in Health Policy Research Program, Boston University School of Management, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 546B, Boston, MA 02215; (617) 353-9220; fax (617) 353-9227; e-mail [email protected].

• University of Minnesota. National Research Service Award Mental Health and Adjustment in the Early Life Course. The University of Minnesota is pleased to announce a postdoctoral position, a National Research Service Award, sponsored by the NIMH, on the psychosocial determinants of mental health and adjustment in childhood, adolescence, and the transition to adulthood. Full-time, 12-month research training will be provided for a two year period. This interdisciplinary program emphasizes the changing social contexts of development; early life course trajectories of mental health and behavioral adaptation; longitudinal assessment and analysis; at-risk populations; and social policy. A series of core seminars and a research apprenticeship are key program elements. This interdisciplinary program includes core faculty members from Sociology, the Institute of Child Development, and the School of Public Health’s doctoral program in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration. U.S. citizens or residents are eligible. The award provides an annual stipend in accordance with NRSA guidelines, tuition, fees and medical insurance. Postdoctoral candidates, who have received a PhD in a social science discipline or an equivalent degree, such as an MD, public health, or nursing degree by September 1999, should provide a letter describing current research interests, a complete vita, university transcript, three letters of recommendation, and samples of written work. For full consideration, send postdoctoral application materials to Candace Kruttschnitt at the Life Course Center, Department of Sociology, 1014 Social Sciences Building, 267 19th Avenue South, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455 by January 5, 1999 for admittance in September 1999. The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity educator and employer.

• The United States Institute of Peace invites applications for the 1999-2000 Senior Fellowship competition in the Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace. The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan institution created by Congress to strengthen the nation’s capacity to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflict. Fellowships are awarded annually to scholars and practitioners from a variety of professions, including college and university faculty, journalists, diplomats, writers, educators, military officers, international negotiators, and lawyers. The Institute funds projects related to preventive diplomacy, ethnic and regional conflicts, peacekeeping and peace operations, peace settlements, post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation, democratization and the rule of law, cross-cultural negotiations, U.S. foreign policy in the 21st century, and related topics. Fellows reside at the Institute for a period of up to one year to conduct research on their projects, consult with staff, and contribute to the ongoing work of the Institute. Projects which demonstrate relevance to current policy debates will be highly competitive. The fellowship award includes a stipend, an office with computer and voice mail, and a part-time research assistant. The competition is open to citizens of all nations. Women and members of minorities are especially encouraged to apply. All application materials must be received in our offices by October 1, 1998. For more information and an application form, please visit the Institute’s website at <www.usip.org>, or contact the Jennings Randolph Program, U.S. Institute of Peace, 1550 M Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 429-3886; fax (202) 429-6063; e-mail [email protected].

• Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. The Scholars in Health Policy Research Program, a national program sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, will provide talented social scientists with a unique and challenging two-year research and training fellowship. Up to four scholars will be selected nationally each year to work with distinguished faculty from Yale University. To be eligible, applicants must have a doctoral degree in economics, political science, or sociology received after January 1, 1994 but no later than July 15, 1999. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Scholars will receive annual stipend support of $57,500 for the first year and $60,000 for Year 2, as well as research support. There are no teaching or administrative responsibilities. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously worked in the area of health policy research. The deadline for receipt of applications is set for October 30, 1998. Write for application materials to the national program office at Boston University, an Equal Opportunity employer. Contact: Scholars in Health Policy Research Program, Boston University School of Management, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 546B; (617) 353-9220; fax (617) 353-9227; e-mail [email protected].

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