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Programmer/Data Analyst – CJARS | University of Michigan

Programmer/Data Analyst – CJARS

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) example code via the UM Careers website as one combined electronic document. The cover letter should explain how your skills and experience align with the job requirements and why you are applying for the position. Please include all relevant experience and education in your resume. Example code should not exceed 5 pages in length and should showcase your skills in cleaning, restructuring, and/or merging databases, or be an example of another relevant exercise.

Job Summary

The Criminal Justice Administrative Records System (CJARS) is a next-generation criminal justice data platform designed to improve policy-relevant research on the U.S. justice system. To date, the project has amassed a substantial amount of criminal justice data, including 3 billion lines of raw data, which come from 38 states and cover over 200 million criminal justice events. CJARS was recently awarded a $6 million grant from Arnold Ventures to expand project operations over the course of the next three years. We are seeking applications for a Programmer/Data Analyst to join our expanding team and contribute to the production of the CJARS data infrastructure. As a Programmer/Data Analyst, you will work within a team of data processing staff to develop a codebase to wrangle large criminal justice databases. 

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

The Programmer/Data Analyst will engage in a number of activities that support the development and expansion of the CJARS data infrastructure.

The Programmer/Data Analyst will have a number of key roles, including:

  • Contribute to a codebase of Stata and Python to manage, process, and harmonize large administrative criminal justice datasets to produce the CJARS data infrastructure.
  • Develop code in a team environment, review code of other team members, and collaborate with other team members to solve new data wrangling challenges. Manage codebases using git.
  • Test and debug code as needed to address the causes of data quality problems.
  • Produce data visualizations using Stata and Python as needed.
  • Review information available on data sources (e.g., criminal justice agency websites) to collect information to inform best approaches to coding and processing data.
  • Update and maintain metadata files stored in CSV and JSON formats.
  • Prepare documentation files that support and provide context for scripts developed to process data. 

Required Qualifications*

  • A bachelors degree in a relevant field. A combination of education and professional experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
  • 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Ability to code using common statistical/data management software programs, such as: Stata, Python, SQL, R, SAS, etc. 

Desired Qualifications*

  • Experience writing and documenting high-quality code using version control systems such as Git.
  • Experience using Stata to process and manage data.
  • Experience wrangling large databases.
  • Experience conducting statistical analyses on big data.
  • Knowledge of the U.S. criminal justice system. 

Modes of Work

The position is in-person in Ann Arbor, Monday through Thursday. Friday is an optional work-from-home day.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $64,600 to $80,000.

As one of the world’s great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about LSA’s Mission, Vision and Values, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision
 

Associate Director – CJARS | University of Michigan

Associate Director – CJARS

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) writing sample via the UM Careers website as one combined electronic document. The cover letter should explain how your skills and experience align with the job requirements and why you are applying for the position. Please include all relevant experience and education in your resume. The writing sample should showcase your ability to write professional documents that would be required in this position (e.g., technical report, formal business plan).

Job Summary

The Criminal Justice Administrative Records System (CJARS) is a next-generation criminal justice data platform designed to improve policy-relevant research on the U.S. justice system. To date, the project has amassed a substantial amount of criminal justice data, including 3 billion lines of raw data, which come from 38 states and cover over 200 million criminal justice events. CJARS was recently awarded a $6 million grant from Arnold Ventures to expand project operations over the course of the next three years. We are seeking applications for an Associate Director to join our expanding team and catalyze project growth. As Associate Director, you will lead the business development of CJARS to expand the project, manage internal operations and a team of full-time staff, and develop strategic plans to ensure long-term project sustainability. 

Responsibilities*

Leadership and Strategic Planning (30%)

  • Lead business development of CJARS to expand the scope of its data products and user-base. This will include expanding data acquisition efforts, guiding the goals of data production, and developing a strategic plan to increase the user-base of CJARS data products. 
  • Develop and monitor financial projections for the CJARS funding portfolio which includes federal grants, foundational funding, and other revenue sources. Develop budgets and create plans to allocate resources to ensure major project milestones are achieved. 
  • Engage with the changing external funding landscape and develop new revenue-generating strategies as needed to ensure long-term project sustainability.
  • Develop a growth plan for the project to expand staffing and other infrastructure (e.g., IT resources) necessary to increase the overall scope of the project. Also devise a financial sustainability plan that facilitates continued project operations.

External Engagement and Marketing (30%)

  • Advise on the development of events, initiatives, and other materials to engage external stakeholder groups, such as criminal justice data providers, data users, and funding partners. 
  • Represent CJARS at external conferences and other professional meetings. 
  • Evaluate effectiveness of revenue generating strategies and user-engagement initiatives.

Operational Management (20%)

  • Liaise with other departments within the university as needed to accomplish project goals, such as research administration, legal, IT, procurement, and finance. 
  • Oversee day-to-day decisions that guide each of the main arms of CJARS, including data acquisition, data processing, and development/external researcher engagement. 
  • Develop and implement internal policies that ensure the achievement of both short and long-range objectives.

Team Management (20%)

  • Manage a team of full-time staff. Create work plans and assign tasks. 
  • Support project team members through professional growth and development. 
  • Appraise staff performance and recommend promotions or other changes in status. 
  • Lead hiring process for new staff members. 

Required Qualifications*

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • 5+ years of experience growing, developing, and leading organizations.
  • 5+ years leading staff teams.
  • Ability to travel for professional meetings and conferences.
  • Experience with budget development and financial oversight. 

Desired Qualifications*

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience leading a start-up or non-profit.
  • Working knowledge of the U.S. criminal justice system, data science, and data acquisition. 

Modes of Work

The position is in-person in Ann Arbor, Monday through Thursday. Friday is an optional work-from-home day.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $114,000 to $142,500, please note a higher salary may be offered for highly qualified candidates.

As one of the world’s great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about LSA’s Mission, Vision and Values, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision

Volunteer Notetaker Opportunity

MCRIC has been working with folks on campus to help host and welcome participants of the 2025 Rise Up Conference, which seeks to liberate higher education during and after prison. 

This year’s focus is aimed at bringing together fifty of the remarkable scholars who have participated in the first four years of the Rise Up Conference, along with our core Steering Committee. This intensive, multi-day event will take place at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, providing an unprecedented opportunity for collaboration. Through a series of facilitated sessions, participants will engage in brainstorming, visioning, and future planning exercises. The goal is to harness their collective wisdom and insight to shape the next chapter of the Rise Up Conference, ensuring its continued relevance and impact in the fight for a more just society.

To help sponsor the event, MCRIC is looking for volunteers to act as notetakers during the sessions. The conference takes place Thursday, September 11th and Friday, September 12th from 8-4pm. This is a great opportunity to hear about ongoing developments and to network with local and national folks engaged in the important work of expanding educational opportunities to system involved people during and after incarceration. 

If you are interested in volunteering please send Dr. Bianca Bersani (bbersani@umd.edu) an email by Friday August 29th.

DGSAC Buddies Program

Founded in 2020 by the mental health committee of the BSOS DGSAC, the program seeks to provide better support for first-year Ph.D. students by pairing them with professors across programs who are willing to discuss their personal lives, work-life balance, and navigating academia with different identities. DGSAC will make every effort to pair students with faculty mentors who are a good fit based on shared interests, goals, and preferences.

The brief survey form is to gauge interest in participating in the 2025-2026 Buddies program.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjp79Wb2PbS7iaWkZ8BFok4j0W3X67VDANFciT67z0_5etUw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115953721520202476404

Assistant/Associate Professor | Arizona State University

Assistant/Associate Professor, Bringing Research & Innovation into the Debate on Guns in Society

The Initiative to Bring Research & Innovation into the Debate on Guns in Society (BRIDGS Initiative), housed in the T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD) at Arizona State University (ASU), invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor. This full-time, benefits-eligible, academic-year (9-month) faculty position will begin in August 2026.  We will consider any candidate eligible for appointment as a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in August 2026 (e.g., current ABDs, recently completed Ph.D., postdoctoral scholars, current assistant or associate professors). This position is part of a cluster hire for the BRIDGS Initiative in SSFD with potential for a joint appointment; the successful candidate will be invited to join one or more units within ASU.

Applications are encouraged from scholars across social science (broadly defined) with research expertise on guns, which may include, but is not limited to, the culture and politics of armed self-defense; gun violence; cultural representations of guns; guns and social stratification; gun markets, the gun industry, and gun trade; social movement mobilization surrounding gun rights and/or gun control; comparative/transnational approaches to guns in society, including the relationship between migration and guns; the intersection of guns, conservation, and the environment; and related topics grounded in social science approaches. Preference will be given to applicants whose research is oriented toward bridging divides within the gun debate, unearthing new opportunities for conversation, and (re)framing the terms of the gun debate in ways that serve the interests of the broader public, especially in Arizona. Note that this is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing infrastructure uniquely focused on social science approaches to guns in a state with a dynamic and trend-setting terrain with respect to guns in society.

Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Jennifer Carlson at jenniferdawncarlson@asu.edu

About the BRIDGS Initiative

The BRIDGS Initiative is a new initiative at ASU that engages the topic of guns in society by drawing on the methodological and analytical expertise in the social sciences and adjacent disciplinary and interdisciplinary spaces. The BRIDGS mission includes building data infrastructure necessary for more productive civic engagement surrounding guns in society; engaging underappreciated voices across the gun debate; and building scholarly community within the area of gun studies, including mentorship opportunities for scholars at all career stages. Key BRIDGS activities include the Guns Unpacked podcast, the BRIDGS Emergent Scholar Fellowship, the Annual Symposium, as well as the American Gun Experience, a longitudinal, qualitative study of gun attitudes in the US. Drawing on ASU’s charter of inclusivity, public values and community impact, BRIDGS imagines a different kind of space for the gun debate—one that brings rigorous and thoughtful data and evidence to understand where we are in the gun debate and where we might go next. See bridgs.asu.edu for more details.

Essential Functions

  • Maintain and strengthen a record of scholarly productivity as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and/or books, external funding, presentations at national conferences, and other translational, scholarly activities
  • Teach undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in person, online, and hybrid and contribute to the BRIDGS Guns Studies Certificate (in development)
  • Advise and mentor students.
  • Support BRIDGS programming and activities
  • Provide service contributions to the school, college, university, and profession’

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. in a social-scientific or related field (e.g., sociology, criminology, political science, anthropology, economics, communications, geography, history, empirical legal studies, public health, and other related fields) by time of appointment.
  • Strong evidence of a novel research agenda, and demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and service, commensurate with rank.
  • Potential or demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate or graduate level, commensurate with rank.

Desired Qualifications

  • Potential or demonstrated excellence in developing a nationally recognized research profile in gun scholarship, commensurate with rank.
  • Potential or demonstrated excellence in conducting research that will contribute to and enhance the national and international reputation of the BRIDGS Initiative, commensurate with rank.
  • Potential or demonstrated ability to secure external funding to support research, commensurate with rank.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.

Application Instructions

The application deadline is September 3, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:

  • Current Curriculum Vitae
  • A Cover Letter
  • Research Statement (2 page maximum)
  • Teaching Statement (1 page limit)
  • Name and contact information of three references (Name, email address, phone number)
  • Two representative publications

Director, Rutgers Democracy Lab | Rutgers-New Brunswick

Director, Rutgers Democracy Lab

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey invites nominations and applications for the inaugural Director of the Rutgers University Democracy Lab (RDL).

The Rutgers Democracy Lab was established through a transformative gift received in November 2024. Its mission is to address the challenges and opportunities of contemporary democracy. This inaugural role presents a unique opportunity to transform democratic practices and to uphold democratic principles at a national scale, and with the requisite investment to do so quickly, and well. The RDL Director will report to the Provost of Rutgers–New Brunswick. Housed at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, the RDL Director will work collaboratively with the Eagleton Director and other colleagues within the Institute. Eagleton’s long history and core values, including promoting open and respectful exchanges of ideas and perspectives, make it the logical choice for the next phase of Rutgers University and the Donor’s shared vision – the establishment of the Rutgers Democracy Lab. The RDL will “create a culture [at Rutgers] in which students from different viewpoints feel they can participate in conversations, and prepare students from all disciplines, whether engineering, business, or the arts, for the value of community engagement and how to be democratic citizens.” The inaugural Director will have primary responsibility for building out the organizational and programmatic elements of the RDL, leveraging Eagleton’s resources and infrastructure as a springboard for engaging departments, schools, and programs across New Brunswick and throughout the University.

The successful candidate will bring great passion for democratic ideals, along with the energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and work ethic to innovate boldly. They will also have the communication skills to engage with America’s youth, inspire broad community participation and additional donor investment, and attract marquee talent to the RDL in all of its activities. While a terminal degree is preferred, the Director will hold, at minimum, a master’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, with sufficient leadership and administrative experience to garner the respect of the RDL’s various stakeholders. The Director shall hold a faculty position in Eagleton and/or one of the academic departments at Rutgers–New Brunswick. It is envisioned that the successful candidate will hold a faculty position in the professional practice ranks, but the rank and appointment type will be determined by the candidate’s academic record.

Learn more by downloading the comprehensive leadership profile here.

WittKieffer is assisting Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in this search. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and nominations and applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile.

Nominations, inquiries, and applications can be director to Melody Rose, Ph.D. and Julia Bradley at RDLDirector@wittkieffer.com.

Compensation Information: The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $300,000.

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Postdoc | Centre for Demographic Research of UCLouvain (Belgium)

Postdoctoral researcher for FNRS-funded project “A world male fertility database”, Centre for Demographic Research of UCLouvain (Belgium)

  • Deadline for applications: 10 September 2025

The Centre for Demographic Research of UCLouvain (Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium – www.uclouvain.be/demo) recruits a Postdoctoral researcher to work on an FNRS-funded project.
“A world male fertility database”.
 
The project
The project aims to develop a global database on male fertility across time and countries. It draws on existing data from surveys, censuses, and CRVS to compute key indicators of male fertility—such as age-specific fertility rates, age at first birth, and childlessness—for as many countries as possible and over extended periods, including both historical and projected periods. The data will be made accessible through interactive visualisation tools (e.g., a Shiny application) and used for comparative demographic research. Part of the database has already been created. The recruited researcher will contribute to its further development and conduct comparative analyses using the compiled data.
 
Job description
The postdoctoral researcher will work in collaboration with the principal investigator and other researchers involved in the project. They will participate in the following activities:

  • Use of existing and new demographic methods to measure male fertility indicators from various data sources, including DHS, MICS, IPUMS microdata, and published data.
  • Development and documentation of the database.
  • Contact with researchers and data providers.
  • Contribution to methodological papers.
  • Development of comparative research on male fertility.
  • participation in conferences and publication of papers.

 Profile

  • PhD in demography or related discipline.
  • Interest in male fertility research in a comparative perspective, including in the Global South.
  • Strong knowledge of demographic and statistical methods for the analysis of fertility data, including indirect methods.
  • Experience with the analysis of demographic surveys and censuses.
  • Proficiency in STATA and/or R (experience with Shiny is a plus).
  • Very good writing skills and track record of publications.
  • Very good knowledge of English.

Conditions

  • Start date: between September and December 2025, with some flexibility.
  • Duration: 1 year.
  • Net monthly stipend of 2,950 €. The grant covers public transportation within Belgium. Health care is mostly covered by Social Security in Belgium.
  • Candidates should have obtained their PhD within the last four years or will obtain it within the next few months.
  • Applicants should not have lived in Belgium for more than 12 months in the last three years.
  • The recruited researcher will be based in Belgium, working in the Centre for Demographic Research in Louvain-la-Neuve.

Application
Applications will include a CV, a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation, and the names and addresses of two referees. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a research presentation and to attend an interview.
 
Applications should be sent (by e-mail) by September 10, 2025.
Bruno SCHOUMAKER
Centre for Demographic Research
Université catholique de Louvain
bruno.schoumaker@uclouvain.be

Deadline Extended for NRC Hispanic 2025 Professional Development Grant

The Center is pleased to announce that the application period for its 2025 professional development (PD) grant for doctoral students and early career scholars has been extended to 5 p.m. EST on Monday, August 18, 2025. This grant supports scholars whose research focuses on poverty, economic well-being, and early care and education (ECE) among Hispanic children and families.

The grant program will offer up to 11 grants, each providing up to $2,850 for expenses related to professional development or as seed funds to support research activities. In addition, grantees will have the opportunity to participate in professional development and networking events organized by the Center.

Who should apply? Applicants must be a PhD student or early career scholar (up to seven years post-PhD) in economics, public policy, sociology, child development, demography, population sciences, or a related social science field. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in research focused on poverty, economic well-being, and ECE among Hispanic families and children.

Applications are now due Monday, August 18, at 5 p.m. EST and can be submitted here.

Graduate Assistantship | ECON

ECON is looking to hire a full time GA (20hrs per week) to act in an administrative capacity by assisting with front office business requests.  Under the supervision of ECON’s Academic and Administrative Coordinator, this individual would be responsible for the following:

  • Serves as the first point of contact for both internal and external constituents entering the main office; distributes mail to departmental recipients; receives and screens telephone calls and visitors and independently handles procedural and substantive matters and inquiries. 
  • Manages and tracks department copy job requests. 
  • Process and track Foundation reimbursements and internal service requests.
  • Assists in the organization and processing of department travel services for faculty, staff and guests.
  • Assists in the coordination of the departmental seminar series which includes using Concur for travel requests and reimbursement, updating the Department’s website, and distributing seminar announcements.
  • Collects and processes textbook orders and tutoring resources.

If you know of any unfunded students that would be happy to work in an administrative capacity, please email Heather Nalley (nalleyh@umd.edu) to express their interest.