Postdoctoral Fellowship in Research to Improve the Quality and Diversity of the Teacher Pipeline
The University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow for an Institute of Education Sciences (IES) grant-funded project. Scholars who have completed a Ph.D. in education or a related field and have strong quantitative methodological skills are invited to apply to work on cutting edge research and development to advance the understanding of the incentives, pathways, and obstacles for high school graduates entering the teaching workforce. This project is a research partnership with the Maryland Higher Education Commission and researchers at the University Maryland campuses in Baltimore, Baltimore County, and College Park. The research will inform policies to improve the quality and diversity of the teacher pipeline in Maryland. The anticipated start date of this appointment will be summer 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct statistical analyses using data from Maryland’s state longitudinal data system, a multi-sector linked longitudinal data system.
Collaborate on scholarly dissemination of findings related to the teaching pipeline (e.g., conference presentations and peer reviewed journal articles).
Support dissemination activities to foster translation of research findings to practice (e.g., practitioner focused research briefs).
Work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary and multi-site team involving researchers from diQerent disciplinary traditions as well as state agencies, university administrators, school districts, and public school teachers.
This postdoctoral fellowship will be principally on site in the Baltimore region.
Applications for the 2025–2027 cohort of Harvard Bell Fellows are now being accepted! The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
The Bell Fellowship Program provides opportunities for research and leadership training in a two-year, non-degree program for researchers and practitioners in the field of population and development.
Selected candidates possess:
a strong record of academic training
a commitment to population and development work
the demonstrated ability to work independently
leadership potential
Harvard Bell Fellows examine a broad range of critical issues in the field of population and development studies from multidisciplinary perspectives. Most Fellows will have interests that match the focal areas of HCPDS. A wide range of perspectives will enhance the Fellows’ experiences and broaden the community life at the Center.
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El Colegio de México is a prestigious public higher education institution of excellence in research and teaching in the Social Sciences and Humanities. It has received numerous awards and recognitions, and has established itself as one of the most distinguished academic institutions in the Spanish-speaking world.
The rapid advancement of data science and computational sciences in recent decades has opened new opportunities to explore both traditional and emerging research questions. In response to this evolving landscape, El Colegio de México, through its Interdisciplinary Data Science Program (PICD), is launching a call for applications for a postdoctoral fellowship with three general objectives: first, to provide a space where a young researcher can apply data science and computational science to the fields of social sciences and humanities; second, to foster synergies among different centers and working groups in order to produce innovative research that leverages cutting-edge tools and technologies; and, third, to share and disseminate knowledge on the use and application of data science tools within the El Colegio community.
The postdoctoral fellowships at PICD are designed to build bridges between ongoing research at El Colegio and advanced computational methodologies. The fellowships’ goal is to explore the applicability of data collection, analysis, visualization, and storage tools in addressing key research questions in the social sciences and humanities.
Desired Profile We are looking for a candidate with a PhD degree, committed full-time at El Colegio de México in a two-year postdoctoral fellowship. The second year is subject to a positive academic performance evaluation. We will give priority to candidates intending to stay for the full two years in the appointment.
The main project is entitled ‘Quantification and correction of biases in mobility data from digital footprints”. The principal investigador is Dr. Miguel González-Leonardo from the Centre for Demographic, Urban and Environmental Studies within El Colegio de México, and Prof. Francisco Rowe and Dr. Carmen Cabrera Arnau from the Geographic Data Science Lab at the University of Livepool are co-investigators in the project. It focuses on developing applications of data science and computational science, with a particular emphasis on the analysis of mobility data derived from digital footprints. These data offer significant potential for studying human mobility patterns and their societal impact, if we can leverage their advantages of providing broad geographic coverage, high spatial and temporal resolution, and real time availability.
Although geolocated data from mobile phone applications have become common in studies of human mobility, they often have biases and cannot provide a representative picture of the full population. This project seeks to implement methods to quantify and correct these biases in mobility data obtained from digital footprints, using data science and advanced machine learning techniques.
To deliver this project and PICD activities, we are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with experience in managing large datasets, preferably in R and with data on human mobility and migration derived from digital footprints. We are interested in candidates with strong knowledge in computational science, statistics and machine learning, preferably in Bayesian statistics, gravity models, and neural networks. Desirable experience is prior work in correcting biases from digital data. We will also consider academic publications.
In addition to the main project, the postdoctoral researcher is expected to integrate across different research lines and activities within El Colegio de México. The candidate will have the opportunity to propose original projects and contribute his expertise to teaching courses as a lecturer.
Non-Spanish-speaking candidates are encouraged to apply; however, they should be willing to take Spanish lessons and actively engage with the (mostly Spanish-speaking) academic community.
The Cornell Population Center (CPC) invites applicants for the Frank H.T. Rhodes Postdoctoral Fellowships. The position starts August 15, 2025 and will continue for 2 years, subject to a satisfactory first year evaluation. Selection is based on scholarly potential, ability to work in multi-disciplinary settings, and the support of a CPC faculty affiliate who will serve as mentor. Preference will be given to fellows with research interests in areas broadly related to the CPC’s four main areas: families & children; health behaviors & disparities; poverty & inequality; and immigration & diversity. Especially encouraged are applications from candidates whose research has significance for those countries on which the fellowship’s funder focuses – the United States, the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Vietnam, South Africa, and Bermuda.
The Frank H. T. Rhodes Fellowships stand as a testament to the profound difference Frank Rhodes has made at Cornell by furthering scholarship and research in areas related to poverty alleviation, support for the elderly and disadvantaged children and youth, public health, and human rights. The postdoctoral program is designed to provide support through collaborations with faculty and to assist new scholars in launching their research programs. Postdoctoral Associates devote most of their time to independent research but are expected to be actively involved in CPC activities and events. CPC offers an exciting intellectual environment for postdoctoral training in demography, with over 200 affiliated faculty, graduate students, and postdocs. See http://www.cpc.cornell.edu/ for more information about CPC.
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in demography, economics, sociology, or another related social science discipline by August 15, 2025.
Application Information: Interested applicants should submit a 1) cover letter that identifies a supportive CPC faculty sponsor; 2) CV; 3) statement proposing both an individual research project and a description of how the candidate will engage in a collaborative project with a CPC faculty affiliate, 4) acknowledgment of support from a CPC faculty mentor (In lieu of a letter of recommendation, please send your mentor’s and email address to population@cornell.edu with the subject line: Postdoc Mentor, and we will send them a form to complete); 5) example of written work; 6) three letters of recommendation; and 6) a description of experience with, and/or approaches to (past, current, or future), fostering learning, research, service, and/or outreach in a diverse community—applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials.
Applications will be reviewed on December 01, 2024, and continue until a candidate is selected. For full consideration, please apply by November 30, 2024.
The Population Studies Center has a vibrant interdisciplinary group of postdoctoral fellows. Our fellows benefit from fruitful relationships with PSC faculty mentors and programming designed to provide training in population science perspectives and methods, exposure to interdisciplinary scholarship, and continued development of scholarly independence. Our postdoctoral fellows have been very productive in the program, have found excellent positions, and have built successful careers after their training at Michigan.
Our fellowships are supported by federal National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants awarded to the PSC from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
Our program accepts applications each fall (September-December), for fellowships beginning the following fall. Fellowships provide health insurance, stipends to support living expenses, and supplemental childcare support. Fellows devote most of their time to independent research. Positions offer exceptional opportunities for collaboration at the Institute for Social Research on major projects in the U.S. and overseas. The term of fellowship appointment will be for two years, contingent on continued funding. Stipend will be commensurate with experience, based on levels mandated by NIH.
NIH has stated that their ability to help ensure that the nation remains a global leader in scientific discovery and innovation is dependent upon a pool of highly talented scientists from diverse backgrounds who will further NIH’s mission. We encourage applications from US citizens and Permanent Residents who are training grant-eligible and who come from underrepresented backgrounds including African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders, persons with a disability, or individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. For further information, please see NIH Notice Number: NOT-OD-20-031, “Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity.” Continue reading →
Summary
The Detroit Partnership for Education Equity & Research at Wayne State University is seeking a candidate with a strong background in qualitative and/or mixed research methods for a postdoctoral research associate. The candidate will work closely with Sarah Lenhoff, Ph.D., in part on a research study sponsored by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) Equity Initiative and the W.T. Grant Foundation.
The study explores links between housing policy and educational opportunities by examining the implementation of the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) in the Detroit neighborhood of Corktown and its impact on school diversity and community integration. The research team includes co-principal investigators Kara Finnigan, University of Michigan; DeMarcus Jenkins, University of Pennsylvania; and Huriya Jabbar, University of Southern California.
The postdoctoral fellow will collaborate with Lenhoff, research faculty, and doctoral research assistants at Wayne State University, and the broader research team. The position can begin as soon as January 1, 2025, or in Spring or Summer 2025. We strongly prefer candidates who are based in or near Detroit, Michigan. If the candidate is not based in the Detroit area, they will be expected to travel to Detroit regularly for field work and research presentations. This is a two-year position with an annual base salary of $66,000.
Required qualifications
An earned doctoral degree in education policy, sociology, or a related social science field is required, as is a developing record of relevant publications.
The successful candidate should have excellent qualitative data analysis skills, including experience working with qualitative coding software, extensive experience and excellent knowledge of education policy, and an interest in desegregation and/or housing policy.
The candidate should also have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Expertise in social network analysis is especially desired, as is experience working on mixed-methods research teams.
Required application materials
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, example of a recent publication or writing sample (e.g., journal manuscript, manuscript in preparation), and the names and email addresses for three references deeply familiar with the candidate’s skills and record to Sarah Lenhoff at sarah.lenhoff@wayne.edu with the subject line Detroit PEER Postdoc.
Description
The Center for the Study of Guns in Society (CSGS) housed within the T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics (SSFD) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a postdoctoral research scholar with interest in guns in society, broadly defined. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Jennifer Carlson in CSGS. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2025, with potential flexibility. This is a 12-month, benefits-eligible, in-person position that is renewable for up to three years upon successful demonstration of academic productivity. The salary is commensurate with experience.
Applications are encouraged from individuals who are interested in a position combining grant development, independent and collaborative research, data infrastructure management, programming/event coordination, and public outreach. The postdoc should bring (1) research experience related to guns in society; (2) demonstrated training in qualitative methods; (3) strong conceptualization and writing skills; (4) stellar organizational skills; (5) experience working in research teams; and (6) an interest in building a collaborative environment centered on gun studies.
Research experience on guns may include (but is not limited to) the culture and politics of armed self-defense; gun violence and gun trauma; guns, identity, and inequality; police use of guns and/or the policing of guns; 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; the intersection of guns, conservation, and environmental justice; and related topics grounded in social science approaches. Especially welcomed are approaches 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 a center uniquely focused on social science approaches to guns in a state with a dynamic and trend-setting terrain with respect to guns in society.
