ASA Employment Bulletin
December 1999

American Institutes for Research. Research Associate. The Education Statistics Services Institute (ESSI) of the American Institutes for Research, a highly regarded not-for-profit social science research organization seeks candidates with experience conducting social science surveys, especially in the fields of early childhood/adolescent development. The successful candidate will work on a large nationally representative household study. The National Household Education Survey (NHES) provides a variety of indicators of national education goals and other policy related data. Master�s degree required in related field such as Human Development, Psychology, Sociology, Early Childhood, or Middle Childhood/Adolescent Development and experience desired in early childhood and/or adolescent development. This position requires an ability to perform a variety of research functions and work collaboratively with other experts as part of a research team. Superior written, oral and interpersonal skills required. Flexible and congenial office environment plus excellent compensation package. Forward resume with cover letter, references, independently edited writing sample, availability and salary history to: Human Resources-NHES American Institutes for Research, Education Statistics Services Institute (ESSI), 1000 Thomas Jefferson NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20007; fax (202) 944-5454; Website <www.air.org>. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Institute for Women�s Policy Research is searching for candidates to fill two research positions: (1) The Study Director will be responsible for designing studies, planning and conducting data analysis, writing and presenting reports, and outreach for a project that studies how low-income women use welfare and other income sources in the pre- and post-welfare reform environment. (2) The Research Analyst will carry out SAS/SPSS and/or STATA programming and statistical analyses for projects related to women�s welfare experiences and women�s wages, using data sets such as the Survey of Income and Program Participation and the Current Population Survey. The Analyst will also collaborate in writing reports and designing studies. Skills and Qualifications: Candidates for Study Director should have a doctoral degree in a social science discipline, such as Economics, Sociology, Public Policy, or Political Science. Degrees in related fields, such as statistics or psychology, will also be considered. Candidates for the Research Analyst should have a Masters degree or PhD in any of these fields. Candidates for both positions should have experience analyzing large scale, preferably longitudinal, data sets, considerable quantitative analysis skills, and excellent writing and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of SAS, STATA, or SPSS are required. A commitment to research on women and a strong interest in policy research must be demonstrated. Salaries commensurate with experience. To apply, send a letter, resume or curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three references to: Barbara Gault, IWPR, 1400 20th Street NW, Suite 104, Washington, DC 20036. IWPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and people of color are encouraged to apply. Full job descriptions can be found on IWPR�s website at <www.iwpr.org>.

Market Strategies. Seniors Research Group, Research Director. Market Strategies, a national market research firm located in Livonia, MI is seeking qualified Research Director candidates to work in a fast-paced unit focused on research with Mature Americans. Responsibilities include identification of new markets and business opportunities where market research is needed in addition to working with existing clients; preparation of marketing materials, proposals, and reports; and the ability to oversee multiple research projects. The ideal candidate will have a Masters of PhD in Business, Marketing Statistics, or related fields; five years experience developing and marketing research products; mastery of all phases of the marketing research process; excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients; proven project management skills; and proficiency in Microsoft Office, SPSS or SAS and related statistical software applications. For immediate consideration please send letter of interest and resume to: Market Strategies, 20255 Victor Parkway, Suite 400, Attn: C. Holmes, Livonia, MI 48152; fax (734) 542-7620.

University of Minnesota, Institute on Criminal Justice. Research and Planning Associate. Salary Range: Open, Competitive. Application Deadline/Starting Date: Position Open Until Filled. Application Process: Submit cover letter, resume and salary expectations. Position Description: An associate to work in a senior research and management position to support the research, program development, policy development and educational programs that characterize the work of the Institute. Qualifications: Seeking a mid-career professional with a Master�s or PhD in behavioral/social science, public administration, public policy, or a related field. Experience in the planning and development of research, public policy, and criminal/juvenile justice programs; strong experience and ability in the management of large data sets, statistical analysis, and program evaluation; proven experience in the identification of and successful application for funds from government and private sources. Contact Person: Janet Wiig, Executive Director, Institute on Criminal Justice, University of Minnesota Law School, Room 431, 229 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455.

National Analysts, Inc. Marketing Researchers. We have immediate openings for Project Directors and Project Managers. Require PhD with strong applied social science research skills or MBA. National Analysts, established in 1943, is a rapidly growing firm that offers comprehensive marketing research and consulting services by a large, multidisciplinary professional staff serving both commercial and non-commercial clients. NA provides an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work with highly trained colleagues on challenging research assignments, with ample opportunity for personal and professional growth. Ability to design research and measurement strategies, to conduct the research, and to analyze, interpret and report the data are required. Competence in individual and group dynamics is desirable. Marketing research training/experience is useful but not necessary. Excellent writing and interpersonal skills are crucial. Successful candidates typically have outstanding academic records. Salary depends on qualifications. Send resume and salary requirements to: Re Golden, National Analysts, Inc., 1700 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

New England Research Institutes, Inc., Watertown, MA. Position title: Research Scientist/Medical Sociologist. New England Research Institutes, Inc. is one of the nation�s leading health research organizations devoted to social epidemiologic and public health research, the results of which can inform patient care and health care policy. Our corporate philosophy is captured in our motto: "No Research Without Therapeutic or Policy Benefit". Responsibilities include directing a program of research; designing studies and developing measurement protocols; designing, testing, and revising data collection instruments for the collection of outcome, impact and process data; designing and implementing sampling strategies; supervising project staff; writing papers for publications; and identifing funding sources and writing grant proposals. The ideal candidates will have a strong medical sociology background; ability to design and manage large scale research studies; demonstrated quantitative skills; understanding of clinical decision making and doctor/patient relationship; understanding the impact of organizational change on physician behavior; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to supervise; PhD degree in medical sociology plus three years of research experience; or a PhD degree in a related social science or epidemiology will be considered; or MPH degree or Master�s degree in a social science or equivalent with seven years of closely related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary will depend upon qualifications. For immediate consideration, please send cover letter and resume by e-mail in ASCII/text or MS Word file format only to [email protected]. Send cover letter or resume by mail or fax to: New England Research Institutes, Inc., Attn: Robert Assarian, HR Specialist, 9 Galen Street, Watertown, MA 02472; fax (617) 923-4176. Visit our website at <http://www.neri.org>.

Brown University. Watson Institute for International Studies. Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Area of International and Comparative Political Economy. The Thomas J. Watson Jr. Institute for International Studies promotes the work of students, faculty, visiting scholars, and policy practitioners who are committed to analyzing global problems and developing initiatives that address them. The Watson Institute promotes research, teaching, and public education on international affairs, an area of inquiry that encompasses inter-state relations; transnational, regional and global phenomena; and cross-national, comparative studies. The University seeks a recent PhD who wishes to combine reduced teaching with his/her own research and to participate actively in the intellectual life of the University. The Watson Institute will provide office space and some research support services; the post-doc will also participate in the activities of other academic departments. The two-year appointment will commence July 1, 2000, and will have a $32,500 annual (12 month) stipend plus individual health benefits. The ideal candidate will be a social scientist with a major interest in international and comparative political economy focusing on Latin America. The fellow will teach one course on a related topic during each year of the fellowship, and will devote one-quarter of his/her time to participation in a relevant project of the Institute�s Research Program on Political Economy and Development. Among the currently planned projects are: a comparative historical analysis of inequality, research on the development of state capacity, and the politics of capital mobility. A letter of application, transcript, brief research outline (two single-spaced pages), three letters of recommendation, and other relevant professional material should be sent to: Post-Doctoral Search Committee, International and Comparative Political Economy, Watson Institute for International Studies, Brown University, 130 Hope Street-Box 1831, Providence, RI 02912. Processing of applications will be expedited if letters of recommendation are included (in sealed envelopes, signed by endorsers) with the materials submitted. To receive consideration, applications must be received at the Watson Institute office on January 31, 2000. Brown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and especially welcomes applications from women and minority candidates. Note: Applications must be submitted via U.S. Mail (or foreign postal service) or Federal Express. E-mailed applications will not be considered.

University of California-Los Angeles Drug Abuse Research Center, M. Douglas Anglin, Director. Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships. Sponsored by National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Research Service Award Training Grant. Under the supervision of Center research staff, this two year training fellowship will provide selected participants with firm grounding in drug abuse knowledge and issues, in sound research techniques and in practical research experience. The program is designed to provide trainees both with exposure to a variety of drug abuse settings, personnel, topics, and methods, and with the opportunity to select a specific area of focus for independent research at one of the participant research sites. Training curricula of formal coursework and supervised research. The program will provide research opportunities in epidemiology, etiology, treatment processes and outcomes, pharmacotherapy, and social policy issues. Eligibility: Predoctoral candidates-UCLA only, with completion of required formal coursework in a social science (psychology, sociology, anthropology, education, social work, public health, or nursing), a GPA of 3.0 or better. University tuition and fees are paid. Postdoctoral candidates - Completion of the MD degree or PhD degree in a social science (see areas listed above), education, social work, or health-related science such as public health or nursing from an accredited university. U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Submit a letter of application to include an outline of research experience, interest, desire for a career in drug abuse research, specific area of research and a focused research problem within that area; current curriculum vitae including a list of pertinent publications; university transcripts; and letters of recommendation from the applicant�s major advisor or supervisor and two others familiar with the applicant�s scholastic and research background potential. After review of written material, the most qualified applicants will be interviewed. Predoctoral fellows receive an annual stipend of $14,688. Postdoctoral fellows receive an annual stipend based on years of postdoctoral experience. Health insurance and predoctoral tuition provided. Applications to: Becky Beckham, Administrator, UCLA Drug Abuse Research Center, 1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 200, Los Angeles, CA 90025. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

University of Chicago. Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Economics and Demography of Aging. The Center on Demography and Economics of Aging, NORC and University of Chicago is accepting applications for postdoctoral fellowships. Fellowships funded by the NIA are for US citizens and permanent residents interested in the Economics and Demography of Aging. The fellowships are for one year with a possibility of renewal. Stipends vary according to experience level. Applications should be sent by February 1, 2000 and should include a Curriculum Vitae, statement of research goals, two letters of reference and a sample of written work. Please submit completed applications to Kathleen Parks, Assistant Director, Center on Aging, NORC, 1155 East 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637; (773) 256-6302; fax (773) 256-6313; e-mail [email protected]. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cornell University. The Family Life Development Center anticipates a post-doctoral associate position within the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect. This person will work in collaboration with the Archive�s project director and staff in conducting research studies that utilize the data sets currently being distributed by the archive. More information on the Archive and its holdings can be found at <www.ndacan.cornell.edu>. Candidates must have completed a doctorate in the social sciences, social work, public health, or a related discipline prior to the beginning of the appointment. Prior experience with child maltreatment or family violence research and secondary analysis is desirable. Strong quantitative and computing skills are required. Appointment is for one year, beginning about August 1, 2000, with a possibility of renewal, and a starting salary of $32,000 per year plus benefits. Review of applications will begin January 15 and continue until the position is filled. Send a statement of research and professional interests, along with a curriculum vitae and reprints, to: John Eckenrode, Co-Director, Family Life Development Center, N212 MVR Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.

Cornell University. The Cornell Employment and Family Careers Institute is currently accepting applications for three postdoctoral fellowship positions. Using a life course approach, fellows will contribute to multidisciplinary research examining the issues faced by working couples in their attempts to manage work and family/personal responsibilities. One fellowship position will concentrate on federal and/or organizational policies related to work/family issues. Positions are for a 12-month period beginning in August 2000 and may be renewed for an additional year. Fellowships are funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and include a stipend of $32,000 per year plus benefits. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2000. For additional information, or to request application materials, contact: Phyllis Moen, Director, Cornell Employment and Family Careers Institute, G21 MVR Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853; (607) 254-4336; fax (607) 254-2903; e-mail careers_inst @cornell.edu. Application materials can also be found at <http://www.lifecourse.cornell.edu/cci/postdoc.html>.

Grinnell College invites applications for the Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sociology. The College plans to appoint Postdoctoral Fellows in four academic departments, for a term of two years each, beginning July or August, 2000. In addition to a salary which is comparable to that of new Assistant Professors, fellowships include benefits and support for research and travel. Candidates will have received the PhD in 1997 or later. Fellows will be matched with an experienced faculty mentor and will be expected to teach two courses each year, as well as to continue their scholarship and engage in the intellectual life of the college. Applicants should submit a letter of application with a short statement of teaching and scholarly interests, a resume, and three academic references to: James E. Swartz, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Mellon Postdoctoral Program, Grinnell College, P.O. Box 850, Grinnell, IA 50112. Grinnell College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to employing a highly qualified staff which reflects the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, or disability. Deadline for applications is February 1, 2000. For more information about the Grinnell College, please see <www.grinnell.edu>.

Harvard University, Postdoctoral Fellowships, 2000-2001. The Center for Basic Research in the Social Sciences offers one-year postdoctoral fellowships for scholars with PhD�s in political science, economics, political economy, statistics, or other social sciences. The Center emphasizes the development of empirical methods and formal theories and their application to systematic research in government, politics, political economy, public policy, and other related areas. Fellows conduct their own research and participate in a year-long research seminar with Center faculty. Applicants must have received their PhD�s by September 1, 2000, and within the last five years. Applications, which are due February 15, 2000, must include a vita, letters of reference, one recent paper, and a brief (two page) statement of planned research. The postdoctoral fellowship is a twelve-month appointment, with a competitive stipend and selected fringe benefits. In addition to office space and a computer workstation in the Center, fellows receive funding to cover research-related expenses, including photocopying and mailing, telecommunications, and travel and research assistance. Harvard-affiliate residences may be available, but fellows must cover the costs of housing accommodations. Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Please send your information to: Courtney Nichols, CBRSS-Harvard University, 34 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Johns Hopkins University seeks a one year Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellow beginning Fall 2000 to be associated with the Institute for Global Studies in Culture, Power and History. Disciplines are open but all candidates should be engaged in interdisciplinary work from historical, global and comparative perspectives. Regions of particular interest are East Asia or Africa with strong comparative background. The Fellow will be expected to participate in the Hopkins intellectual community, teach two courses (1/1) in her/his field and take part in Institute related programs. Interested applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae, a brief description of research plan, course suggestions and syllabi, writing sample and names of three references to: Giovanni Arrighi, Director, Search Committee, Institute for Global Studies, 404 Macaulay Hall, 3400 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD. 21218; (410) 516-7794; fax (410) 516-6080. <http://www.jhu.edu/~igscph>. Deadline: January 14, 2000.

University of Kentucky. College of Medicine, Postdoctoral Research Training in Medical Behavioral Science. NIMH funding is available to provide up to two postdoctoral research training fellowships in medical behavioral science. Initial appointment is for one year with possibility of reappointment. Annual stipends begin at $30,256 plus health insurance. Applicants must have completed a doctorate in a behavioral or medical science discipline within the last two years. Starting date is June 1, 2000. Fellows will participate in faculty research relevant to mental health and illness and will develop their own related research projects. Applicants are encouraged to contact faculty before applying. Currently on-going projects deal with: (1) Biobehavioral aspects of cancer and cancer treatment (contact Michael Andrykowski, (606) 323-6657); (2) Neural substrates of emotion and communication in humans (contact Lee Blonder, (606) 257-1412 X271); (3) Epidemiologic, etiologic, and prevention intervention research in schools and communities (contact Richard Clayton, (606) 257-5588); (4) Rural health professions education and human behavior and services in rural primary care (contact Cynthia Cole, (606) 439-3557); (5) Quality of performance in medical training and subsequent practice; curriculum and faculty development (contact Carol Elam, (606) 323-6161); (6) Psychosocial aspects of end stage renal disease and its treatment (contact Gene Gallagher, (606) 323-5804); (7) Cognitive aging and other psychosocial issues associated with older adults (contact Mitzi Johnson, (606) 323-6075); (8) Experimental analysis of drug/behavior interactions in humans (contact Thomas Kelly, (606) 323-5206 or Craig Rush, (606) 323-6130); (9) Drug use treatment, evaluation, follow-up, and HIV (contact Carl Leukefeld, (606) 257-2355); (10) Rural long-term care, ethnographic approach to aging and the environment (contact Graham Rowles, (606) 323-5471); (11) Self-care toward chronic illness among older adults, culturally-appropriate long-term care services (contact Nancy Schoenberg, (606) 323-8175); (12) Biobehavioral factors in women�s health; with emphasis on pregnancy, fetal-infant development, and breast cancer (contact Pathik Wadhwa, (606) 323-2643); (13) Sociocultural factors in diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders (contact H. Jean Wiese, (606) 323-5573); (14) Quality of life, social support, and stress in clinical populations (contact John Wilson, (606) 323-6257); (15) Application of health behavior models in HIV prevention interventions in schools and communities (contact Rick Zimmerman, (606) 257-4099). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and have three letters of reference sent to: Thomas F. Garrity, Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY 40536-0086 by February 15, 2000.

University of Maine, Thoreau Teaching Fellowship. The Department of Sociology invites applications for its endowed one-year teaching residency for the 2000-01 academic year. The Thoreau Fellowship is intended for Sociology graduate students who have completed all doctoral requirements except the dissertation. Some experience either teaching a course or being a teaching assistant is strongly preferred though not required. The Fellow will teach among a group of dedicated undergraduate faculty who are eager to provide mentoring in the art of teaching. The teaching responsibilities will be one introductory course the first semester and two upper level courses the second semester. Upper-level areas are open, but preference will be given to candidates who can teach in at least one of the following areas: health and medicine; aging and gerontology; social problems; popular culture; social change; social movements; sociology of emotions; social psychology; political sociology; and sociology of the economy. The Fellow will also present a Departmental colloquium each semester on a topic of his/her choice. The schedule should leave ample time to work on the dissertation. Thoreau Fellows are paid a stipend of $17,000, plus benefits; summer teaching may also be available. Applicants should send a one or two page statement of interest, Curriculum Vitae, writing sample, teaching portfolio if available, a list of courses they would be eager to teach, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Recruitment Committee, Department of Sociology, 5728 Fernald Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5728. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2000 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

University of New Hampshire, Post Doctoral Fellowships. The Family Research Laboratory (FRL) has fellowships for research on family violence available immediately and beginning June 30, 2000. These NIMH-funded positions are open to new and experienced researchers with doctorates in the fields of psychology, sociology, social work, law, nursing, public health and medicine. The fellowships are intended for work in the area of child abuse, marital violence, elder abuse, sexual abuse, child victimization, rape, homicide and other family-violence related topics with special attention to mental health impact. Scholars use the one-year fellowships (with possible one-year extension) to collaborate with FRL faculty on a current project, to work on one of the many data sets archived at the FRL or, in the case of senior persons, to work on their own projects. Fellows must be able to reside within commuting distance to UNH (one and a half hours from Boston). Annual stipends run from $26,252 to $41,268 depending upon the number of years since receipt of doctorate. Applications from scholars with interests in family violence in minority families and families of persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged. Applications (FRL application from website <www.unh.edu/frl> letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and publications or work sample) will be accepted beginning immediately and until February 15, 2000. For more information, contact David Finkelhor, Co-Director, Family Research Laboratory, (603) 862-1888; e-mail [email protected]. Complete applications should be sent to Program Administrator, Family Research Lab, University of New Hampshire, 126 Horton SSC, Durham, NH 03824.

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill/Duke University Medical Center. Applications are invited for one and two-year Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mental Health Services and Systems Research. The program is funded by the NIMH with faculty at the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at UNC and the Department of Psychiatry at Duke. The program provides an opportunity for social scientists and clinicians to gain experience in applying research methods to the systematic analysis and evaluation of mental health services and public policy issues. The emphases of the training program are the organization, integration, financing, utilization, quality, and evaluation of mental health care services; public policies for ensuring access to such services; the social epidemiology of mental disorders; and violence, severe mental disorders and the law. The program is committed to multidisciplinary training and a public sector orientation. Participating institutions offer a well-funded research environment with excellent opportunities for faculty collaboration and publication. Program seeks to recruit new PhDs and faculty/doctoral-level persons with a sabbatical or leave of absence who are looking to develop/strengthen mental health research skills. Stipends: $26,256 to $41,268 (depending on years of post-doctoral experience) with additional compensation for research-related work possible. Application deadline is March 1, 2000 for start date of July-September 2000. For further information contact: Joseph P. Morrissey, Sheps Center for Health Services Research, 725 Airport Road, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill NC 27599-7590; (919) 966-5829; fax (919) 966-3811; e-mail [email protected]. Application forms on the web site <http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu>. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply.

Princeton University. The Program in Law and Public Affairs invites applications from outstanding teachers, scholars, lawyers and judges to apply for appointments as Fellows for the academic year 2000-2001. Successful candidates will devote an academic year in residence at Princeton to research, discussions, and scholarly collaborations concerned with when and how legal systems, practices and concepts contribute to justice, order, individual well being and the common good. Fellows participate in various activities of the Program, including faculty-graduate seminars, colloquia and public lectures. Fellows devote the major portion of their time to research and writing on law and public affairs. Some Fellows may teach a course. Applicants should have a doctorate or a professional post-graduate degree. Visiting positions are open to all regardless of citizenship, but they do not support work toward the completion of a doctorate or professional degree. Salaries vary according to individual circumstances, but will not exceed a maximum that is set each fall. Fellows from academic institutions normally receive up to one-half their academic-year salaries for the appointment period. A supplement may be paid to Fellows who teach a course. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, January 7, 2000. For further information, please call, write, or visit our web site: Program in Law and Public Affairs, Robertson Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1013; (609) 258-5626; fax (609) 258-0922; e-mail [email protected]. Web Site: <http://www.princeton.edu/~lapa/>.

Princeton University. Postdoctoral Research Position. The Center for Research on Child Wellbeing at the Office of Population Research invites applications for a postdoctoral research position. The appointment is one year, with possibility of renewal; the start date is as early as June 2000. A PhD in sociology, economics, psychology, political science or a related social science is required before taking up appointment. Preferred areas of interest are family formation and dissolution, intergenerational exchanges, and social policies for families and children. Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and appropriate supporting material to: Sara McLanahan, Director, The Center for Research on Child Wellbeing, Princeton University, 21 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08544-2091. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer

Princeton University. The Center for the Study of Religion announces the availability of a small number of fellowships for junior scholars at work on post-dissertation research projects pertaining to some aspect of American religion. The program will focus on a weekly workshop involving fellows and graduate students as well as faculty members. The fellowships are to supplement leave support already secured or to fund others directly. Normally appointments will be for academic year; semester or term memberships considered. Holders of Princeton University PhDs are not eligible. 2000-01 applications due postmarked January 14, 2000. Find more information at Center for the Study of Religion, 1879 Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1006; (609) 258-5545; e-mail [email protected]; <www.princeton.edu/~csrelig/>. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Princeton University, Program in Hellenic Studies. Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Hellenic Studies, academic year 2000-2001, for young scholars in Hellenic Studies, with special emphasis on Byzantine or Modern Greek Studies, including their relation to the Classical tradition. Stipend: $17,000 (one semester) or $34,000 (academic year). Information and guidelines for applications: Princeton University, Committee on Hellenic Studies, 58 Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08544; (609) 258-3339; fax (609) 258-2137; e-mail [email protected]. <http://www.princeton.edu/~hellenic>. Deadline: January 1, 2000.

Princeton University. Public Role of Mainline Protestantism Project, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Religion, announces availability of one postdoctoral fellowship for a pre-tenured scholar in 2000-01. Focus will be on the public role of mainline Protestant denominations in the contemporary United States. Fellow will conduct own research on an aspect of mainline issue advocacy and participate in planning a national conference. Doctorate in any relevant field. To apply, submit Curriculum Vitae, two letters of recommendation, a three to five page proposal, and published or unpublished paper demonstrating a scholarly command of religion and film history. Princeton University PhDs not eligible. Applications due January 15, 2000. Contact: Center for the Study of Religion, 1879 Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1006; (609) 258-5545; e-mail [email protected]; <www.princeton.edu/~csrelig>. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

RAND Fellows in Population Studies and the Study of Aging. RAND is accepting applications for fellows in population studies funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and in the study of aging funded by the National Institute on Aging. The RAND program aims to sharpen the research skills of outstanding junior scholars in sociology, economics, or related disciplines who have substantive interest in population studies or aging research. The RAND Fellows program is open to new PhDs in the field of demographic and aging research, as well as individuals who have some research experience. The fellowships, each for one year with a possible renewal for a second year, carry a stipend of $35,000 to $50,000 depending on qualifications. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2000. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Information and application materials are available at: <www.rand.org/organization/drd/labor/fellows> or by contacting Jim Tebow, RAND, 1700 Main Street, M-16b, Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138; (310) 393-0411 x7381; fax (310) 451-6957; e-mail [email protected].