Southern Demographic Association News

New book by Andy Sharma: Current and Emerging Health Issues in the Southeast United States

Joseph Lariscy — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:52:48 GMT

SDA member Andy Sharma has published a new book examining population health across the Southeastern United States. More than a decade ago, he co‑authored a book that explored the structure of the U.S. healthcare system and the need to strengthen population‑level health strategies. His latest book builds on those earlier themes, offering an expanded exploration of the challenges shaping population health today. Dr. Sharma hopes it contributes meaningfully to ongoing conversations among practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and others committed to improving health outcomes. For institutions that subscribe to SpringerLink, the book is available for free. Book link:

Current and Emerging Rural Health Issues in the Southeast United States| Spring Nature Link

Job posting: Multiple openings at US Census Bureau - due March 5 or 6

Joseph Lariscy — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:05:19 GMT

Survey Statistician GS-1530-13

Announcement Number: 26-BOC-12892586-DHA-MG

Open: 2-20-2026

Close: 3-6-2026

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Survey Statistician GS-1530-11/12 FPL GS 12

Announcement Number: 26-BOC-12893033-DHA-MG

Open 2-20-2026

Close: 3-6-2026

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Mathematical Statistician GS-1529-13

Announcement Number: 26-ADDP-12892601-DHA-BTE

Open 2-20-2026

Close: 3-5-2026

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Mathematical Statistician GS-1529-11/12 FPL 12

Announcement Number: 26-ADDP-12892828-DHA-BTE

Open 2-20-2026

Close: 3-5-2026

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Data Scientist GS-1560-12/13 FPL 13

Announcement Number: 26-BOC-12892936-DHA-KC

Open 2-20-2026

Close: 3-6-2026

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Data Scientist GS-1560-11/13 FPL 13

Announcement Number: 26-BOC-12892617-DHA-KC

Open 2-20-2026

Close: 3-6-2026

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Job post: Assistant Director for Data Sciences Services, Notre Dame Population Analytics

Joseph Lariscy — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:54 GMT

Job Description

Notre Dame Population Analytics is seeking a strategic, mission-driven, and experienced Assistant Director for Data Sciences Services to help build and steward the unit’s core data and analytic infrastructure. This role serves as a central technical resource for faculty affiliates and plays a key part in establishing secure, scalable systems that support high-impact demographic and policy research.

This is a four-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended.

About the Position:

Established in 2024, Notre Dame Population Analytics (ND Pop) is the University’s central hub for demographic and population-level research. The Assistant Director for Data Sciences Services combines advanced quantitative expertise with infrastructure development and research support. The position focuses on designing and managing secure data ecosystems, restricted-use data workflows, and analytical pipelines that transform complex administrative and survey data into evidence-based insights.

Working in close partnership with faculty researchers and University technology and compliance offices, this role contributes to the long-term sustainability and scalability of population science at Notre Dame. The Assistant Director supports multidisciplinary scholarship addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, migration, aging, fertility, and health disparities while advancing best practices in reproducible research, data stewardship, and policy-relevant analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, Restricted-Use Data

Serve as the unit’s primary point of contact for restricted-use and confidential datasets.
Design and implement protocols, systems, and center-wide workflows that enable faculty to securely acquire, store, and analyze sensitive demographic and administrative data.
Collaborate with Notre Dame Research, the Office of Information Technologies, the Center for Research Computing, and other University partners to ensure compliance with data-use agreements and security requirements.
Act as a bridge between researchers and University IT/compliance partners to streamline secure data access and management.

Research Support & Statistical Consulting

Provide statistical and computational consultation to faculty affiliates and their students across diverse research projects.
Advise on research design, statistical methods, programming solutions, and analytic strategies for population research.
Assist with troubleshooting analytical challenges, improving code efficiency, and implementing reproducible research practices such as replication packages.
Support both ongoing projects and proposal development with methodological expertise.

Quantitative Research & Data Analysis

Conduct advanced statistical and computational analyses that inform multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research on demographic and population issues.
Collaborate with faculty and research teams to design empirical strategies, test hypotheses, and interpret findings using rigorous and transparent methods.
Contribute to scholarly publications, technical reports, and presentations.

Data Management & Infrastructure

Develop, clean, document, and maintain complex datasets derived from administrative records, surveys, and public data sources.
Ensure data integrity, version control, documentation standards, and reproducibility in alignment with funder and institutional requirements.
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of shared data infrastructure and resources for affiliated researchers.

Investigator-Initiated Research

Depending on academic background and workload distribution, pursue independent or collaborative research projects that support the academic mission of Notre Dame Population Analytics.

Qualifications

Required:

A Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree, or advanced certification beyond Bachelor’s in Economics, Demography, Sociology, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related social science or quantitative field.
Familiarity with research methods in population sciences to best assist center members.
Advanced expertise in statistical and programming tools such as R, Python, Stata, SQL, or similar for data manipulation, linking, and analysis.
Demonstrated experience managing restricted-use, sensitive, or administrative datasets, including knowledge of security protocols and compliance.
Experience working with large-scale, complex datasets in an academic, policy, or research-intensive environment.
Strategic project management skills and a record of executing complex workflows through influence and relationship-building.
Exceptional ability to translate technical data structures and findings for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred:

PhD in Economics, Demography, Sociology, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related social science or quantitative field
Experience providing statistical consulting or technical guidance to faculty-led research teams.
Track record of scholarly publication or contributing to high-level policy briefs in a relevant field.
Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven scholarship and research that promotes human flourishing and evidence-based policy.

Additional Information

Application Deadline: March 9, 2026.

Required Application Materials: Resume and cover letter.

Hiring Pay Range: Up to $122,000 annually.

Location: This position is located in South Bend, IN. Applicants outside of the South Bend area may be considered, provided they are available to work on campus 3 days per week.

Term: This is a four-year, limited-term position. Contingent on funding, the position may be extended.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Link: https://careers.nd.edu/search-careers/3743990011549846-assistant-director-data-sciences-services-nd-pop/

Wave VI Add Health Restricted-Use Data Files Are Now Available!

Joseph Lariscy — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:38:47 GMT

Brand new data files from Wave VI of The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) are now available! Add Health is a nationally representative longitudinal study of over 20,000 U.S. adolescents who were in grades 7–12 during the 1994–95 school year. Add Health participants have now been followed across six waves of data collection to date, the most recent in 2022–25, when participants were between the ages of 39-51. The extensive Add Health data archive includes survey data on demographics, social and family contexts, socioeconomic factors, behaviors, psychosocial and cognitive factors, physical functioning, and health, along with contextual information from schools, neighborhoods, and multiple layers of geography. The available biological data include genomic measures, blood assays, anthropometric measures, and medication data.

The newly available Wave VI data include a range of both longitudinal and novel measures. A few of the novel highlights include survey measures on the pulls and tugs of early midlife; a large battery of both web-based and in-person based cognitive measures; substantially enhanced mental and physical health measures; and a range of biomarker data that allow for analyses of both longitudinal change and new assessment. Wave VI of Add Health also added extensive measures on the social and environmental contexts in which participants live, going all the way back to Wave I in many cases.

Restricted-use Add Health data are freely available to approved contract holders.

Information on the design and carryout of Wave VI in the form of user guides is available at: https://addhealth.cpc.unc.edu/documentation/user-guides/

Information on accessing Add Health restricted data is available at: https://addhealth.cpc.unc.edu/data/restricted-use-data-sets/

Job Post: Assistant or Associate Professor of Sociology - University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Joseph Lariscy — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:27:59 GMT

The Department of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking applications for a tenure track position as Assistant or Associate Professor of Sociology (9 month term of appointment) who specializes in advanced data analyses, with an open substantive specialty to begin fall 2026. We seek to hire a scholar who can contribute to the Sociology Department and School of Data Science in teaching, research, and service.

Requirements for this position include 1) a Ph.D. in Sociology or related field; 2) a strong research agenda that focuses on the use of quantitative or computational methods for working with large and complex datasets; 3) a commitment to teaching in a dynamic, access-oriented, urban research university, 4) evidence of teaching experience or preparation for college teaching; and 5) potential to secure external funding.

The Department of Sociology offers the B.A. and M.A. in Sociology and our faculty participate in multiple interdisciplinary programs including Data Science, Organizational Science, and Public Policy doctoral programs. The core strengths in the Department are sociology of work and organizations, health, public policy, stratification, education, and social psychology. For additional information about our department, visit our website at https://sociology.charlotte.edu/

As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS) houses 15 departments, 18 interdisciplinary programs, and 6 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university’s goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College’s 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.

The School of Data Science (SDS) (sds.charlotte.edu) is an interdisciplinary unit housed in the College of Computing Informatics (CCI). The SDS, established in January 2020, was the first School of Data Science in the Carolinas. Currently, the school offers a Bachelor of Science in Data Science, an undergraduate certificate in Sports Analytics, and two Master of Science programs (Data Science and Business Analytics and Health Informatics and Analytics). The SDS launched a Ph.D. in Data Science in 2025. This unit teaches and researches methods to apply statistics and computer science techniques to develop data-driven solutions to real-world problems. These areas vary from the ethical application and use of data to communication studies, business, healthcare, social sciences, transportation, engineering, and more. The school has grown quickly to more than 800 students, with half of them being graduate students, and is continuing to evolve with the needs of the students, university, and community. Currently, the school has approximately 80 full time, joint and affiliate faculty.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the second largest institution within the University of North Carolina system. This past Fall, UNC Charlotte enrolled 32,207 students and experienced record growth with its incoming first-year class and graduate programs. UNC Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees, 65 Master’s degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni.

The city of Charlotte and its metropolitan area offers a dynamic space to live, work and connect for faculty, students, alumni, and staff, with its outstanding cultural, recreational, and business amenities. As the 15th largest U.S. city, Charlotte is consistently ranked one of the best cities in which to live (#5 out of major cities by U.S. News & World Report.)

Please apply on-line athttps://jobs.charlotte.edu/ (position #007556) and include your curriculum vita, a cover letter, a statement about your teaching, a statement about your research as it relates to both sociology and data science, and contact information for three references. References will be contacted for applicants who advance to the interview stage. Rank and salary are subject to education and experience, and the salary range is $80,000 to $105,000. Applications received by Nov 10^th 2025 are assured full consideration although recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Hiring subject to budget availability.

Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for all UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.

The candidate selected for this position will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and required to submit their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire.

Job Post: Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professors in Spatial Data Science at Florida State U

Joseph Lariscy — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:54:16 GMT

The Spatial Data Science Center (SDSC) (https://cosspp.fsu.edu/sdsc/) at Florida State University is hiring two tenure-track assistant professors in any area of spatial data science (e.g., GeoAI, spatial statistics, health, transportation, urban, crime, voting, environment, etc.). The candidate will have an academic home in one of the departments (Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology) of the College of Social Sciences & Public Policy at FSU.

Application review begins December 1, 2025.

Application link: https://jobs.omni.fsu.edu/psc/sprdhr_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=61348&PostingSeq=1

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will have an academic home in one of the departments of the College which will be responsible for teaching assignments. Normally, the teaching assignment is two courses per semester during the 9-month academic year.

Contribute to research and scholarship through high quality publications in top-tier venues.
Introductory undergraduate, advanced undergraduate, and graduate courses related to some aspect in the candidate's area of specialization.
Standard service responsibilities with rank.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in any field related to spatial data science.
Ability to demonstrate clear potential to produce frontier research in any aspect of spatial data science.
An established record of successful teaching at the university level, commensurate with the rank being sought, and a demonstrated ability to teach and participate in the Department's undergraduate and graduate programs.

Other Information

The College of Social Sciences & Public Policy at Florida State University invites applications for two tenure-track appointments at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2026. We seek individuals in any area of spatial data science who would work within the newly created Spatial Data Science Center (SDSC) under the Directorship of Professor A. Stewart Fotheringham. The Spatial Data Science Center (SDSC) brings together some of the world's most prominent experts in the field. It currently consists of 12 faculty members and 18 Ph.D. students dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in spatial data analytics. The Spatial Data Science Center (SDSC) is committed to developing solutions to some of society's most pressing problems in areas such as health, transportation, crime, poverty and the environment through the power of spatial data analytics. To support this mission, the center also has dedicated space and resources designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and impact.

The successful candidates will be dynamic and innovative, with demonstrated commitment to maintain an active research program that will yield high-quality research publications and external grant submissions. The candidates will also demonstrate and value high quality teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Contact Info Stewart Fotheringham - stewart.fotheringham@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news! Learn more about our university and campuses.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita. Applicants must attach to the application:

Cover Letter.
Curriculum Vitae.
Statement of research interests.
Statement of teaching philosophy and experience.
Copies of up to three relevant publications.
Names and contact information for three professional references.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Review of applications begins December 1, 2025 and continues until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Posting: Research Analyst - Demography, Kinder Institute for Urban Research

Joseph Lariscy — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:05:17 GMT

Job Description

Special Instructions to Applicants: In PDF form, applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application.

About Rice

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in how we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.

Position Summary

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research (KIUR) at Rice University is seeking a full-time Research Analyst to join its Houston Population Research Center Demography Team. The Research Analyst will collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of community-engaged scholars and local partners on a wide range of demographic topics.

The role involves contributing to multiple research projects simultaneously within a research-practice partnership framework, ensuring that findings are both rigorous and relevant to community needs. Responsibilities include developing research questions, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting results to both academic and community audiences. The Research Analyst will also support the dissemination of findings at professional conferences and public forums and may supervise and mentor student research assistants.

The Kinder Institute for Urban Research aims to improve lives through data, research, engagement, and action. The institute is currently working to build out five research centers focused on critical aspects shaping the social and cultural landscape of the Houston area. The five centers will research housing, education, community and public health, economic mobility and inequality, and population dynamics. Each center will investigate its topic area and will work across centers. To achieve this, each center is building interdisciplinary teams specializing in solutions-oriented research while using a partnership model of research. The partnership model works to jointly design, develop, and conduct research that values diversity in expertise and prioritizes the community in identifying and addressing the most pressing questions and challenges facing the Houston area. The goal is for the institute’s research to inform decision-making and bring about systemic change.   

Ideal candidates work well in a team environment, actively collaborate, and can motivate others. S/he has superior scientific and numerical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and accuracy.

Workplace Requirements

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. [3 days in-office/2 days remote]. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range:

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the proposed salary range is 67,000 - $69,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in sociology, economics, other social science, or related field, and completion of a university-level course, thesis, or dissertation.
Two or more (2+) years of experience in the following:
- Data maintenance and analysis
- Maintaining quality control standards
- Demographic methods.
- Quantitative methodology; and
- Stata, SAS, or R.

Skills:

Knowledge of software statistical packages such as STATA, SAS, R, or HLM
Excellent analytical and research skills
Ability to build reports
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading
Excellent presentation skills

Preferences

Doctoral or Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in demography, psychology, sociology, or other social science, or related field, and one year of experience in the following:
- Data analysis
- Demographic methods
- Quantitative methodology; and
- SPSS, Stata, SAS, or R.

Essential Functions

Assists with research projects, including in the design and planning of research questions, and collaborates in data collection and analysis, as well as in the dissemination and communication of findings
Identifies, locates, and obtains data and information necessary for conducting research projects
Uses demographic, quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies from the social sciences
Maintains and implements quality control standards for varying research projects
Facilitates planning, scheduling, execution, and completion of research projects
Runs statistical analyses using standard statistical methods and techniques
Utilizes appropriate statistical software programs to conduct research
Verifies the accuracy and replicability of data analysis using scientific and numerical skills
Interprets and communicates research findings for various audiences and publications, including research briefs, journals, manuscripts, professional conferences, and data visualization graphics
Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

Provides support for established research partnerships

Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits

Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Rice University’s Disability Resource Center at 713-348-5841 or adarice@rice.edu for support.

If you have any additional questions, please email us at jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

Link to apply: https://emdz.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/5066

Job Posting: University of Texas at Austin - Aging

Joseph Lariscy — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:48:40 GMT

Description
The Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of aging to begin Fall of academic year 2026-27. Duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, including in the Health & Society program, participation in the Center on Aging & Population Sciences, supporting research, programs, and collaborative projects that drive innovation in research on aging, and service to the department, college, and university.

Qualifications
Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the PhD by time of appointment, or they must expect to obtain the PhD within a year of joining the faculty as Instructor.

Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter that includes a description of current and planned research, teaching statement, current curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin, via apply.interfolio.com/172374.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 21, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position funding is subject to budget availability.

Job Posting: State & Census Data Consultant - North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management

Joseph Lariscy — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 22:04:06 GMT

Recruitment Range: $65,000- $100,000
Salary Grade: NC19

The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) is excited to announce that we are seeking candidates for an anticipated opening for a State & Census Data Consultant within our Demographic and Economic Analysis section!

OSBM delivers high quality budget development and management services for state government. Overseeing the state’s budget process is at the heart of much of what we do. Yet OSBM is much more than budgets.

Our team provides budget and policy analysis counsel to the Governor, state agencies, and state legislature.
We analyze economic and demographic data to inform decisions and maintain a balanced budget.
We provide state agencies with services to support stewardship of public resources and prudent decision-making. This includes tools to improve operational efficacy through data and evidence, such as strategic planning, performance management, and impact analysis.
And we support agencies’ financial control structures such as grants management, internal audits, and the oversight committee for retired state employees' health benefits.
Our office is also home to the state fraud hotline, where any citizen can report suspected misuse of public resources.

About the OSBM Demographic and Economic Analysis Section

The Demographic and Economic Analysis (DEA) section provides vital information to the Governor and senior OSBM management on the current and projected condition of the North Carolina population, economy, and state revenues and expenditures.

DEA represents OSBM in matters of the economy and state revenue before the General Assembly, participates in discussions and negotiations with the Fiscal Research Division of the General Assembly, and provides economic and fiscal information to various stakeholders.

The section produces the official population estimations and projections and provides socioeconomic and demographic expertise to state and local stakeholders as the lead agency for the US Census Bureau’s State Data Center (SDC) program as well as the official governor’s liaison with the US Census Bureau.

DEA also oversees the State regulatory analysis process to ensure state agencies adhere to sound economic principles and public policy during rulemaking.

As a State & Census Data Consultant, you will:

Serve as the Governor's liaison with the Census Bureau and act as the primary resource on census-related issues impacting North Carolina.
Staff and advise the North Carolina Complete Count Commission.
Train local governments and coordinate with them on census preparations.
Represent North Carolina within the Census Bureau's State Data Center (SDC) program and coordinate with SDC program affiliates in NC.
Provide socio-economic data, visualizations, and analysis to OSBM, state and local entities, elected and appointed officials, and the public.
Make presentations on demographic and socio-economic data, with particular emphasis on US Census Bureau data.
Update, expand, and enhance the Log Into North Carolina (LINC) database.
Coordinate the Census Working Group of the NC Geographic Information Coordinating Council (GICC).
Work independently with supervision, demonstrating integrity and maintaining confidentiality.
Maintain professionalism and develop strong working relationships with state agencies, senior public officials, legislative staff, and external stakeholders.

Experience the OSBM Difference

OSBM is committed to investing in its team through ongoing training and professional development, including participation in statewide and national conferences focused on budgeting and knowledge-sharing.
OSBM offers a flexible, hybrid work environment that supports meaningful public service while promoting life-work harmony and the opportunity to enjoy North Carolina’s exceptional quality of life.
Currently, hybrid positions require onsite work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at our downtown Raleigh, NC office. Employees may work remotely on Mondays and Fridays (optional).
Hybrid schedule is subject to change.

Link to OSBM website

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Meeting the ‘Minimum Education and Experience Requirements’ are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment) must be documented on the application to receive credit for all of your work history and credentials. Any information listed on resume or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Please refer to state resources on how to land a career.

Management Preferences:

Documented experience communicating technical information effectively, both orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences.

Demonstrated experience summarizing, analyzing, and presenting demographic, socio-economic, and/or related types of data.
Ability to manage projects and data resources, including relational databases and/or open data platforms, preferably involving stakeholders from multiple organizations.

Considerable ability to visualize and analyze data using tools such as Excel, Power Bl, statistics software packages, Geographic Information System (GIS) software, AI-based tools, and/or other related software.

Management is requesting that applicants submit the following documents attached to their online application:

A detailed cover letter that should address:

The applicant requirements and relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities from the Management Preferences listed above
Employment or educational experience relevant to the position
Reasons for interest in working at OSBM
A current resumé (maximum length 2 pages)

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources for detail.

Master's degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, decision science, computer science or other quantitative field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with at least one statistical programming language, including R, Stata, SAS, or similar. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The Office of the State Budget and Management (OSBM) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions Subject to the State Personnel Act (SPA) with qualified individuals.

Applicants are encouraged to submit an online State Application which may be obtained from the following address: http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html to the Human Resources Division of OSBM by 5:00 pm on the closing date or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.

All Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form. See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

For further information please contact:

Melissa Martin, Human Resources Business Partner
Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM)
Phone: 984-236-0613

Job Posting: Florida State University - Demography

Joseph Lariscy — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:19:57 GMT

Open Rank Professor, 9 Month Salaried (Sociology)

The Department of Sociology at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor or associate professor position (9 month salaried), effective August 2026 in the area of Demography. The successful candidate will teach demographic methods/techniques and other substantive courses in the Masters of Demography program in the Center for Demography and Population Health (CDPH). In addition, the candidate will contribute to service work and other undergraduate and graduate coursework in Sociology and Demography that meshes with the faculty member’s expertise and fits the department’s and the CDPH’s needs. Potential for leadership within the CDPH will be considered in the candidate evaluation process.

Interested individuals will be expected to demonstrate an active research agenda and have established a track record of publishing their work in well-respected peer-reviewed outlets. The ideal applicant will have a clear strategy for seeking funding through external grants and contracts.

Minimum Qualifications: completion of all Ph.D. or equivalent degree requirements except the dissertation at the time of application. Additional Qualifications: completion of all Ph.D. or equivalent degree requirements by the date of hire. We welcome applicants with expected or completed doctoral degrees in Sociology, Demography, or related fields.

Applicants are encouraged to read about the department’s areas of concentration. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita. Applicants should submit a letter of application indicating their relevant research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references. Please submit materials to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs [Job ID#60875] by September 15, 2025. Questions may be directed to Dr. Kathryn Tillman (department chair) at ktillman@fsu.edu.

Florida State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Posting: University of Mississippi - Director of Center for Population Studies

Joseph Lariscy — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:38:52 GMT

Position Description

The University of Mississippi invites applications for a dynamic and visionary Director of the Center for Population Studies (CPS), a research unit within the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts. This tenure-track faculty position (open rank, with a strong preference for candidates who meet the criteria for Associate or Full Professor) offers an exciting opportunity to lead a well-established center known for its impactful, community-based research and strong record of external funding.

We seek a demographer or sociologist with a strong scholarly portfolio, demonstrated leadership and administrative experience, and a passion for applied research and public engagement. The successful candidate will have teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, with preferred specialties in rural sociology, health, or community and economic development. While open to various subfields, we are especially interested in scholars whose research focuses on the contemporary United States, particularly the Southeastern region.

About the Center

Founded on a commitment to community-based research and public service, CPS works at the intersection of research, education, and outreach. The Center engages in projects focused on health, education, workforce development, and demographic trends, often in partnership with government agencies, non-profits, and local communities. CPS also provides students with hands-on research opportunities and technical training in both academic and applied settings.

The Center houses three major units:

State Data Center of Mississippi (SDC): A U.S. Census Bureau affiliate that supports data dissemination, training, and public engagement.
Applied Policy and Community Research Lab (APCRL): Produces timely, accessible research briefs on pressing policy issues in Mississippi and the broader region.
Society and Health Minor (SOHE): An interdisciplinary undergraduate program focused on the social and cultural dimensions of health and well-being.

The Director will:

Lead the Center’s strategic planning, research initiatives, and partnerships.
Secure and manage external grants from federal, state, and philanthropic sources.
Oversee staff and research subunits.
Represent the Center in University, community, and governmental settings.
Cultivate a vibrant research culture that supports student involvement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine research leadership, public engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a region where such work has tangible impact. We welcome candidates who are excited by the prospect of leading an innovative, community-focused research center within a supportive academic environment. This position will support state-wide partnerships in responding to the decennial census, work with local leadership to support data-driven decision-making using public data, and mentor and teach in demography, statistics, and related courses.

Position Details

Appointment: 9 month

Assignment Type: Tenure Track

Position Responsibilities

60% Center-affiliated duties, including 20% administration and 40% research.
30% teaching with a 2:1 course load, in areas such as demography, methods, statistics, and population health.
10% service, including mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and supervising Master’s theses.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Demography, Sociology, Rural Sociology, or a related field at the time of appointment (minimum qualification)
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications and extramural research funding.
Proven leadership experience in research centers, institutes, or similar units (minimum qualification)
Commitment to community-engaged research and scholarship.
Tack record of successful engagement with local, state, and federal institutions.
Ability to teach and mentor in demography, statistics, and related areas.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Application Procedures

Apply online at careers.olemiss.edu. Required materials:

Curriculum vitae
Letter of interest
Description of current and future research agenda (including how it aligns with CPS)
Teaching philosophy
Contact information for three references (two must be academic). Letters of recommendation will be requested after the first-round interview.

Timeline: Review of application will begin mid-September. First round interviews will be conducted mid-October, with on-campus interviews to be scheduled prior to Thanksgiving.

Upon hire, an official transcript must be sent directly to the University of Mississippi Office of Human Resources.

Job Posting: Texas State University - Aging and Dementia

Joseph Lariscy — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:25:34 GMT

The Department of Sociology at Texas State University invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank with a required area of specialization in aging and dementia and a preferred area of specialization in quantitative methods. The appointment will begin Fall 2026. Research, teaching, and service expectations are commensurate with tenure expectations in the department. Scholarly achievement commensurate with career stage will be evaluated.

Candidates are required to have a record of, or demonstrated potential for, successful teaching of courses in aging or dementia and with a preference for also being able to teach quantitative methods. A PhD in sociology, gerontology, applied gerontology, aging studies, or dementia studies by August 2026 is required. A background in sociological knowledge and perspectives is required. The Department houses an interdisciplinary online graduate program in Dementia and Aging Studies (MSDA), and preference will be given to candidates with a record of or demonstrated potential for teaching online courses that could strengthen the MSDA program. Preference will be given to candidates with an active research agenda in dementia or cognitive aging and who demonstrate the ability to obtain external funding.

The Department of Sociology at Texas State University has faculty engaging in a wide-ranging array of specialties comprised of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The faculty are publishing research of national and international significance and take pride in their strong teaching reputation. The Department of Sociology offers BA, BS, MA, and MS degrees in sociology and applied sociology. The department also offers an interdisciplinary online MS in Dementia and Aging Studies (MSDA) – the first program of its kind in the United States, as well as interdisciplinary MA and MS degrees in Sustainability Studies.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53379.

Review date: 9/1/2025

SDA Secretary/Treasurer: Call for applications

Joseph Lariscy — Wed, 28 May 2025 20:45:39 GMT

Gerald Shoultz will complete his term as Secretary/Treasurer of the Southern Demographic Association (SDA), on January 1, 2026. Therefore, SDA is looking for someone to fill the position of Secretary/Treasurer. The position is for a three-year term, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, renewable by the SDA Board of Directors.

Duties of the position are listed below. Members of SDA who are interested in the position should send a CV and cover letter to SDA President Joseph Lariscy (jlariscy@tamu.edu) by Friday, June 27.

Duties

1. Maintain all financial accounts and records for SDA. This includes a checking account and savings account. You would need to keep and maintain bank statements for all accounts and any other information related to deposits or expenditures.

2. Communicate regularly with the webmaster to make sure the website and links for the annual meeting are up to date.

3. Present a report to the Board of Directors on financial statements and membership numbers at the yearly Board meeting in October and the mid-year Board meeting in April.

4. Maintain membership information.

5. Work with the Virginia delegate on the Board to ensure that all paperwork related to the organization’s Virginia SCC status is filed annually and any fees from this process are paid.

6. File form 990-N with the IRS yearly.

7. Run the election for President and Board members in summer of each year.

9. Respond to emails sent to the organization or forward emails to the appropriate Board member for response.

10. Handle organizational aspects of the annual meeting. This includes setting the registration fee in consultation with the Board, handling money and registration information from participants, running registration at the meeting, preparing name tags, working with the local arrangements chair to make sure costs are reasonable and pay costs associated with the meeting. This is the bulk of the work as Secretary/Treasurer, hence, the busiest time for this position is in the fall.

If selected by the Board, you will meet and work with Gerald Shoultz at the annual meeting this year to get additional training on the position.

Please send any questions about the position to Joseph Lariscy (jlariscy@tamu.edu) or to Gerald Shoultz (shoultzg@gvsu.edu).

U.S. Political and Statistical Geography & Census Small-Area Statistics: A Primer

Joseph Lariscy — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:25:09 GMT

Constance Citro (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) and Ronald Prevost (Georgetown University) have written a geographic primer dealing with differential privacy effects on small geographies. The report is available for download here:

U.S. Political and Statistical Geography & Census Small-Area Statistics: A Primer

Call for Associate Editors, Population Research and Policy Review

Joseph Lariscy — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 16:53:23 GMT

Call for Associate Editors

The Editors-in-Chief of Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) are currently seeking applications for Associate Editors with expertise in the following areas:

Fertility
Maternal/Child Health
Family Demography

Scholars in the above areas who also have expertise in LMICs, Qualitative Methods, SGM populations are especially encouraged to apply. Expectations and responsibilities will be adjusted according to Rank and Tenure status.

Interested scholars should send an email indicating their interest and areas of expertise, along with their updated CV, to:

Dr. David F. Warner, Co-Editor-in-Chief of PRPR, University of Alabama at Birmingham (dwarner3 [at] uab [dot] edu).

After an initial review, applicants will be contacted for additional information.

Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) is an interdisciplinary Springer journal published in cooperation with the Southern Demographic Association (SDA). PRPR receives approximately 400 submissions per year and has a 25% acceptance rate. The 2023 Impact Factor was 2.6 and the journal ranks in Q1 of Demography outlets.

2025 SDA Meeting in Lexington, KY

Joseph Lariscy — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:36:18 GMT

The 2025 meeting of the Southern Demographic Association will be held October 15-17 in Lexington, Kentucky, at the Hilton Lexington Downtown.

Stay tuned for more information about the conference and abstract submissions. We look forward to seeing you all in Lexington!

Member News: Award Recipient

Julia Wolf — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:07:01 GMT

Congrats to SDA Member David A. Swanson who was selected as the emeritus faculty to be awarded the 2024-2025 Distinguished Emerita/Emeritus Award by the UCR Emeriti Association!

Call for Associate Editors, Population Research and Policy Review

Joseph Lariscy — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:51:24 GMT

The Editors-in-Chief of Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) are currently seeking applications for Associate Editors with expertise in the following areas:

Fertility
Maternal/Child Health
Family Demography
Aging
Climate/Environmental Demography
Economic/ Labor Demography

Scholars in the above areas who also have expertise in LMICs, Qualitative Methods, SGM populations are especially encouraged to apply.

Expectations and responsibilities will be adjusted according to Rank and Tenure status.

Interested scholars should send an email indicating their interest and areas of expertise, along with their updated CV, to:

Dr. David F. Warner, Co-Editor-in-Chief of PRPR, University of Alabama at Birmingham (dwarner3 [at] uab [dot] edu) by January 6, 2025

After an initial review, applicants will be contacted for additional information.

Job Posting: University of Colorado Denver - Health & Behavioral Sciences

Joseph Lariscy — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 22:08:06 GMT

The Department of Health & Behavioral Sciences (HBSC) has an opening for a full-time tenure-track position at the level of Assistant professor to begin August 2025. Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2024.

We are seeking an outstanding scholar, mentor and teacher to join our Ph.D. program in HBSC and our undergraduate programs (B.A. & B.S.) in public health. We are interested in applicants with expertise in quantitative or mixed-methods research, whose work centers social, cultural, behavioral, or biological approaches to food, nutrition, and population health (broadly defined). We are interested in applicants who can teach undergraduate courses in Introduction to Public Health, Introduction to Environmental Health, Introduction to Epidemiology, or Health Policy, and contribute to our doctoral and undergraduate curriculum more broadly. Candidates whose research relates to minoritized populations, health disparities, and health equity are encouraged to apply, as are candidates who will enhance the department’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through research, teaching, and outreach to communities in the US and abroad. The successful applicant will join a research active interdisciplinary department that values excellence in both research and teaching. Current department faculty hold Ph.D.’s in sociology, anthropology, psychology, and geography. Further department information may be found at https://clas.ucdenver.edu/hbsc/ This position is on the University of Colorado’s downtown Denver campus and is a 9-month academic appointment with 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service expectations. Salary range: $83,000 to $87,000; startup funds and moving expenses are negotiable.

View the full job ad and apply here: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35236&lang=en

Member News: New Publication and Publication Updates

Julia Wolf — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:37:12 GMT

SDA Member David A. Swanson and co-author Jeff Tayman have just published an article, "American Indian Census Rolls: An underutilized source of historical demographic information on tribal populations,' in the International Journal of Population Studies. In the paper, they present background information on Indian Census Rolls and demonstrate how the digitized microfiche census roll schedules can be assembled into an Excel file and provide examples of the potential uses of Indian Census Rolls. They conclude that Indian Census Rolls can not only help bridge the gaps in the historical demography of American Indians but also provide the basis for a clearer picture of the current and future demographic characteristics of American Indians. The full article can be found here: https://accscience.com/journal/IJPS/articles/online_first/1898

Additionally, Social Science Quarterly informed David A. Swanson that "The decline of the non‐Hispanic white population in the United States of America," has received over 500 views. Now that’s something to celebrate! The full article can be found here: https://doi-org.libweb.lib.utsa.edu/10.1111/ssqu.13368

Job Posting: University of Mississippi - Sociology and Health

Joseph Lariscy — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 19:10:54 GMT

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology (http://socanth.olemiss.edu) at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a tenure-track position in sociology and health, broadly defined, at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2025. Areas of preference include but are not limited to mental health, urban/rural health, global health, determinants of health, environmental health, and/or others. Candidates should have an active program of scholarly research and a strong commitment to teaching. Ph.D. in sociology or related field is required at the time of appointment.

This is a 9-month, full-time tenure-track position with responsibilities in teaching, research, and service. Teaching responsibilities include a 3/2 course load with undergraduate and graduate-level classes and thesis supervision. Ability to teach research methods and/or statistics is desirable. While service, research, and teaching will be within the Department of Sociology & Anthropology, a portion of teaching responsibilities may be for the growing Society and Health Minor. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop new courses for both the sociology program and the society and health minor. They will also have the opportunity to be affiliated with the Center for Population Studies, which houses the State Data Center of Mississippi.

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment for scholars and students from historically underrepresented groups. The department is a vibrant intellectual community of award-winning teachers and scholars. Both the Sociology and Anthropology programs offer BA and MA degrees, and cross-disciplinary efforts - from team teaching to collaborative research - are welcomed. Many department faculty are affiliated with other units on campus, such as African American Studies, the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, the Croft Institute for International Studies, and the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies. The department also houses the Grisham McLean Institute for Public Service and Community Engagement and the Center for Archaeological Research. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the College of Liberal Arts offer resources and support for scholars conducting community-engaged research, and for scholars who incorporate undergraduate and graduate students into their research activities.

Position Details

Appointment: 9 Month

Assignment Type: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates will hold a Ph.D. in sociology or related field by the time of appointment. They should also have an active research agenda in sociology and health, broadly defined, and ability to teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate M.A. levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who expand existing department strengths. Ideal candidates will also have experience in teaching research methods and/or statistics and in collaborating with colleagues and community partners.

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should apply online at https://careers.olemiss.edu by submitting the following documents: (1) a cover letter outlining their research and teaching qualifications for the advertised position, (2) a C.V., (3) one sample of written work. Review of applications will begin on November 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates selected for further review will be asked to provide additional materials and three letters of reference (to be submitted by the candidate’s referees through the online application website).

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Ana Velitchkova, chair of the search committee at avelitch@olemiss.edu or (662) 915-7421. The University of Mississippi is committed to equity in higher education and seeks to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into research, teaching, and service missions. Applicants from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Postdoctoral fellowship opportunity at Harvard Population Center

Joseph Lariscy — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:32:39 GMT

The Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies (HCPDS) is currently accepting applications for the next cohort of the David E. Bell Postdoctoral Fellowship.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at noon/12:00 PM EST (U.S.).

The two-year Bell Fellowship is an interdisciplinary, postdoctoral training program designed for researchers and practitioners in the fields of population sciences and/or population health. Through self-directed research, selected candidates examine a broad range of critical issues, mostly from within the HCPDS’s focal areas: 1) aging societies; 2) youth, families, and social mobility; 3) work, policy, & well-being; and 4) population dynamics of climate change. In addition to research and writing, fellows participate in weekly seminars, professional development and other skill building activities, plus communications & media skills training.

The salary is $75K/yr plus benefits and a generous research, travel, and computer fund. Open to eligible U.S. and international candidates.

For detailed information and to apply, visit www.hsph.harvard.edu/cpds or contact popcenter@hsph.harvard.edu

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/population-development/postdoctoral-fellowships/bell-fellowship/

Member News: Journal Article

Julia Wolf — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:20:57 GMT

The following has been published with SDA member David Swanson as a co-author.

Cosby, A.G., Lebakula, V., Smith, C.N., Wanik, D.W., Bergene, K., Rose, A.N., Swanson, D., and Bloom, D.E. Accelerating growth of human coastal populations at the global and continent levels: 2000–2018. Sci Rep 14, 22489 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-73287-x

Abstract: Current human population growth along Earth’s coasts is on a collision path with anticipated consequences of increasing natural and anthropogenic induced coastal hazards. Using recently-available ambient, dasymetric data, we developed methods to estimate annual continental and global coastal populations from (2000–2018) measured horizontally from the shoreline inward. We found: (1) large concentrations of population in relatively small bands and regions along the coast (~ 2 billion within 50 km and ~ 1 billion within 10 km); (2) higher growth rates of coastal population than inland population (an addition of 463 million within 50 km and 233 million within 10 km); (3) strong influence of distance from the coast to predict population distribution; and (4) that macro population patterns and growth could be expressed and modeled as a power function at continental and global levels. Findings point to emerging macro population patterns along the coast as contributing to increasing anthropogenic effects on Earth systems and increasing human risks associated with sea-level rise, land subsidence, extreme weather, and public health. Reliable data tracking of the magnitude, spatial distribution and change of human populations in the coastal regions is essential for comprehensive coastal monitoring.

Rhodes Postdoctoral Fellowship - Cornell Population Center (CPC)

Joseph Lariscy — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 22:32:38 GMT

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.

Materials should be submitted online to Academic Jobs Online at the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28204

Pay Range: $61,008 to $ 87,000 – The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

Prior relevant work or industry experience.
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
Academic discipline (faculty pay ranges reflect 9-month annual salary).
Unique applicable skills.

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 Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy was established in 2021 to tackle the most pressing policy challenges we face in the U.S. and globally. To advance this goal, we are hiring world-class research scholars and educators across a variety of disciplines who are oriented toward policy engagement and impact.

The Cornell community embraces diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. We value AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and seek candidates who will create a climate that attracts persons of all races, ethnicities, and genders. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations.

Job Posting: Texas A&M University - Demography and Health

Joseph Lariscy — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:39:43 GMT

Description

The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Demography and Health with a nine-month academic appointment starting Fall 2025. We are seeking candidates with the promise of national and international prominence in demography and health. The successful candidate will be expected to publish, seek grant opportunities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in service activities.

Texas A&M University is one of the largest AAU universities in the United States with a student population of approximately 70,000 and is consistently rated as one of the top universities in the United States, particularly on “best value” and “affordability” (https://abpa.tamu.edu/accountability-metrics/recognitions). Texas A&M offers a wide range of research and collaboration opportunities for faculty including the Texas Federal Statistical Research Data Center (TXRDC); Race and Ethnic Studies Institute (RESI); Women’s and Gender Studies Program; and Schools of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine. Texas A&M University ranks in the top 10 university endowments in the United States and ranks among the top 10 U.S. public universities in research expenditures. It is a large research university in College Station/Bryan, a growing metropolitan community with attractive amenities and a low cost of living. It has close proximity to the large metropolitan areas of Austin and Houston.

The Sociology Department is large and intellectually robust with roughly 30 faculty members, approximately 500 undergraduate majors, and 70 graduate students. Our current demography faculty engage issues such as internal and international migration, racial and ethnic disparities, health, and mortality. We expect this hire in demography and health to enhance the depth and breadth of our demography faculty by exploring issues which could include but are not limited to social determinants of health, fertility and health, and health disparities.

Qualifications

Completed Ph.D. in sociology or closely related field is required at time of start date. All methodologies, theoretical perspectives, and areas of concentration are welcome. We are especially interested in candidates who conduct innovative demographic research that will augment existing research areas within the department and have the potential for external funding. The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate required courses and courses in population topics is desirable.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin October 7, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications are accepted online through Interfolio at: apply.interfolio.com/152946

Interested candidates must submit:

(1) Cover letter.

(2) Curriculum vitae.

(3) Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable.

(4) Three confidential letters of reference.

Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. J. Kevin Barge (kbarge@tamu.edu).

Job Posting: Assistant Professor - University of Kansas

Julia Wolf — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:20:01 GMT

Assistant Professor in Sociology of Health

Position Overview

The Department of Sociology at the University of Kansas (KU) is seeking a tenure-track
Assistant Professor in the Sociology of Health with a start date of August 18, 2025. This search is open in terms of research emphasis in the sociology of women’s health. We expect our new colleague to publish in major outlets, seek external funding from NIH, enhance our national and international research profile, and contribute to our ongoing effort to build cross-disciplinary connections with units across the University of Kansas and University of Kansas Medical Center. This position comes with the opportunity to collaborate with the newly established interdisciplinary NIH Center for Biomedical Research Excellence in Big Data-Women’s Health. The regular tenure-track teaching load is two courses per semester (four per year). Candidates should be capable of teaching effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both in-person and online formats. For more information and to apply: http://www.employment.ku.edu/academic/28813BR

A complete online application for this position will include the following materials: cover letter; curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement and documentation of teaching experience and effectiveness (such as sample syllabi and student course evaluations); a writing sample; and names and full contact information for three (3) references whom we may contact.

Only complete applications will be considered. Application review will begin September 25, 2024 (at the earliest) and continue until a pool of qualified applications is obtained.

Questions may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor Jarron Saint Onge, jsaintonge@ku.edu.

Job Posting: 2 tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology positions - Michigan State University

Julia Wolf — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:15:37 GMT

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Michigan State University is hiring for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology positions in the area of Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality. Click here to learn more.

Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

Position Summary

The Department of Sociology at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks candidates for two tenure-system Assistant Professor positions in Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality. These positions are part of a new research focal area in the Department of Sociology within the College of Social Science that addresses present and future challenges connected to race, class, gender, and sexuality in the context of social identities, inequities, and institutions. These 9-month academic year positions begin on August 16, 2025.

For the first position, we seek candidates who investigate race and ethnicity, with preference given to applicants with established expertise in Black identities, experiences, and/or communities utilizing quantitative methods (including but not limited to demography and population-level research). Successful candidates will examine drivers of social inequities, resilience, and resistance over time and/or across geographic areas. Such drivers may include, but are not limited to, physical environments and built infrastructure (e.g., accessibility of healthy food and clean water, and safe and reliable housing, community spaces, and transportation), social institutions (healthcare, employment, media, religion, family, state/governmental protection and/or surveillance), and/or social and psychological factors (e.g., education, class, sexuality, gender, social movements, resilience, and resistance). The second position is open to candidates with established expertise in race, class, gender, and/or sexuality and open to methodological approach.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate - PhD in Sociology or closely related field by the date of hire.

Minimum Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

a PhD in Sociology or closely related field by the date of hire;
graduate training and emerging expertise in sociology of race, ethnicity, and/or color, preferably incorporating intersectional analyses and methodological approaches that also consider class, gender, and/or sexuality;
a promising research agenda;
commitment to rigorous and ethical scholarship;
potential for (and/or record of) securing extramural funding;
demonstrated potential for (and/or evidence of) high-quality instruction and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
demonstrated potential for (and/or evidence of) effective service to the institution, leadership in the discipline, and/or engagement with broader publics.

Desired Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have:

scholarly interests that connect with departmental strengths of health, medicine, and the body and/or environment, migration, and movements.

Required Application Materials

Applications must be submitted to the MSU Applicant Page at https://careers.msu.edu. Complete applications must include:

a cover letter;
a curriculum vitae;
a 1-page research statement that includes what position you are applying for;
a 1-page teaching statement;
a diversity and inclusion statement (a statement addressing how past/and or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance MSU’s commitment to inclusive excellence); and
contact information for three professional references.

CLICK TO APPLY HERE!

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin on October 2, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Cliff Broman (Search Committee Chair) at broman@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On: 10/02/2024

Website: http://sociology.msu.edu/

Department Statement

The Department of Sociology has three signature areas: 1) Health, Medicine, and the Body; 2) Environment, Migration, and Movements; and 3) Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality. This position is part of a cluster hire to further develop this third signature area: Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality. Most faculty in the department perform research and teach courses across at least two of these areas. MSU sociologists have a rich history of interdisciplinary collaborations not only with other social scientists but also with humanists, physical scientists, and/or life scientists.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Member News: Journal Article

Julia Wolf — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:13:28 GMT

SDA Member David Swanson has published the following article:

Swanson, D. A. (2024). Estimating the stochastic uncertainty underlying sample-based estimates of infant mortality in the Philippines: a first-time application to a country in the Southeast Asia/Pacific Basin region. Asian Population Studies, 1–18. https://doi-org.libweb.lib.utsa.edu/10.1080/17441730.2024.2398275

Abstract: Infant mortality is an important population health statistic that is often used to make health policy decisions. Unfortunately, these data are not available for all populations. A newly-developed method is presented for accounting for the stochastic uncertainty found in infant mortality rates (IMRs) estimated from sample surveys and for the first time applied to a country in the Southeast Asian/Pacific Basin area, the Philippines. The method is founded on the fact that there are two sources of variation in sample-based estimates of IMRs: (1) sample size; and (2) variation of infant deaths. The approach is aimed at taking into account stochastic uncertainty while preserving the information concerning the uncertainty due to sampling. In applying the method to the Philippines, the sample-based IMR estimates appear to perform well in terms of accounting for stochastic uncertainty. This finding is consistent with previous research assessing this approach in Africa and with variations, in Canada, Europe and the United States, which suggests that in the form presented here or in one of its variants, could successfully be employed not only elsewhere in the Southeast Asia/Pacific Basin region but in East Asia, North Asia, South Asia, and West Asia.

Call for Submissions: Issue on Relationships in Later Life (Journal of Elder Policy)

Julia Wolf — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:49:47 GMT

Call for Submissions: Issue on Relationships in Later Life
Journal of Elder Policy

The Editor-in-Chief, Eva Kahana PhD, of the Journal of Elder Policy invites abstract submissions for a Special Issue. Proposals should be emailed to the Managing Editor at kxb289@case.edu.

Important Dates:

Deadline for Abstract Submission: October 15, 2024
Deadline for Full Manuscript Submission: December 15, 2024

The Journal of Elder Policy invites submissions for a special issue focused on "Relationships in Later Life." As the global population continues to age, understanding the dynamics and impacts of relationships among older adults has become increasingly important. This special issue aims to explore a wide range of relationship dynamics in later life, including caregiving, intergenerational bonds, friendships, work connections, and other social and emotional connections.

We welcome submissions from researchers, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners that contribute to our understanding of relationships in later life and policies that relate to and foster these relationships. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

Love and intimacy in later life
Intergenerational relationships
Social connectedness and support networks
The importance of friendship networks
Work and retirement; examining the implications of work-related relationships
The role of caregiving relationships

Submission Guidelines: Authors interested in contributing to this issue should submit a 500-word abstract outlining the scope, methodology, key findings, and policy implications of their research. Abstracts should be submitted via email to Managing Editor, Dr. Kaitlyn Langendoerfer (kxb289@case.edu) by October 15. All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed.

About the Journal: The Journal of Elder Policy is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley that features original interdisciplinary research on issues related to aging and policy. More information about the aims and scope of the journal can be found here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/27677451/homepage/productinformation.html

Member News: New Concurrent Session

Julia Wolf — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:51:31 GMT

SDA Member David Swanson's Concurrent Session has been accepted to be presented at the 47th Annual Conference conference of the Fulbright Association, taking place virtually on November 8 – November 9, 2024. The proposal was carefully reviewed by members of the Fulbright Association and the Conference Selection Committee, and it stood out as an excellent addition to the conference agenda!

This presentation is of a paper by David Swanson and Rich Verdugo: Population Aging in the Western Hemisphere: 2020 to 2050.

Session Title: Population Aging in the Western Hemisphere: 2020 to 2050 (SESS-4)

Session Date: Friday, November 8, 2024

Session Time: 2:15:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Session Format: Presentation - Live Zoom Style

Focus Area: Security and Diplomacy

Abstract: Aging populations have become a major focus in demographic research. We take a “macro” perspective on the future of population aging in a first-ever examination of the Western Hemisphere as a whole, which we have divided into four regions, The Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. We find that the Western Hemisphere is facing a substantial increase in the population aged 65 years and over. Although there is some variation across its four regions, the population in the Western Hemisphere aged 65 years and over is expected to more than double between 2020 and 2050, increasing from 121 million into 245 million by 2050, an increase of 124 million, (102%). Coinciding with the expected increases in the older population are decreases in both the pre-school (ages 0-4) and the school age population (ages 5-19). The pre-school population in the Western Hemisphere is expected to decline by 5.5 million (-7.4%) between 2020 and 2050 and the school age population by 18 million (-7.8%). We discuss some of the policy implications of these changes for the Western Hemisphere as a whole, its four regions and selected individual countries.

Member News: New Publication

Julia Wolf — Mon, 13 May 2024 14:39:45 GMT

Swanson, D.A., and T. Bryan. 2024 “ Using Cluster Analysis to Identify Communities of Interest for Purposes of Legislative Redistricting: A Case study of Parishes in Louisiana. Papers in Applied Geography (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23754931.2024.2346326)

The use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology has been found to limit the kinds of communities that can in principle achieve political representation through redistricting because the process excludes “communities of interest” (COIs) that cannot be mapped. This paper shows how these limits can be overcome using empirically-based variables to define a COI in conjunction with an empirically-based classification system, cluster analysis. Our findings are not only relevant because COIs are important in redistricting, but it demonstrates that the limits identified in regard to the use of GIS-based technology in identifying COIs can be surmounted.

Member News: Inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS

Julia Wolf — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:53:28 GMT

ScholarGPS celebrates Highly Ranked Scholars™ for their exceptional performance in various Fields, Disciplines, and Specialties. SDA Member David A. Swanson's prolific publication record, high impact of his work, and outstanding quality of his scholarly contributions have placed him in the top 0.05% of all scholars worldwide -- ranked #56 in Demography over the totality of his career. Congrats!

View Dr. Swanson's Profile

PRPR Co-editor David Warner to discuss journal at 2024 PAA meeting

Joseph Lariscy — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:00:25 GMT

Dr. David Warner, Co-editor of Population Research and Policy Review, will discuss the journal at the 2024 Population Association of America conference. The "Meet the Editors" session will feature editors of several journals discussing publishing demographic research.

Member News: Committee Invitation

Julia Wolf — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 22:19:59 GMT

"The pandemic dramatically interrupted K-12 education for all students across the state and led to a range of academic, social, physical, and mental and behavioral health impacts. The Washington State Academy of Sciences (the WSAS) and the William D. Ruckelshaus Center (the Center) are engaging in a collaborative project to help researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and others understand the impacts of Covid-19 on Washington’s children and apply lessons learned to future emergencies. Together through this project, WSAS and the Center aim to understand the impacts of the pandemic on children, which can then inform the policies and practices needed to improve the long-term social, emotional, and educational outcomes of students, especially those disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in Washington State.

In particular, the WSAS’s role is to review and synthesize the key research findings describing the evolving impacts of the pandemic on children in WA state. We will also identify where more research is needed to inform new policies, strategies, and programs. Tristan Fehr (cc’ed), an Associate Program Officer at WSAS, will be the staff lead for this process.

Our next step in this process is to create an Advisory Committee of experts to oversee WSAS’s compilation of research on this topic, identify gaps in the research, and potentially recommend where new research is needed." On behalf of the WSAS, SDA Member David A. Swanson was invited to join this Committee.

(text copied from email correspondence)

Member News: Journal Article

Julia Wolf — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:56:12 GMT

SDA Member David A. Swanson published a second article this week:

"The Decline of the Non-Hispanic White Population in the United States of America" with Rich Verdugo in Social Science Quarterly is now available online: https://doi.org/10.1111/ssqu.13368

The question of a declining non-Hispanic white (NHW) population has sparked debate in the United States. In examining this question, three bodies of research have emerged. One group reports that the decline is real, a second argues that it is an illusion, and the third provides evidence that the decline is concentrated within socio-economic segments of the NHW population. We use the third groups’ insight as the starting point for our research objective. Methods: In conjunction with data from Census Bureau sources, we use a series of Regression Models in this inquiry. Results: Our results show that the decline of the NHW population is real and related to factors embedded in the institutional anomie theory (IAT) framework.

Member News: Journal Article

Julia Wolf — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:19:41 GMT

SDA Member David A. Swanson recently published:

"Models for Estimating Intrinsic r and the Mean Age of a Population at Stability: Evaluations at the national and sub-national level.” Canadian Studies in Population, 51, 2. (https://doi.org/10.1007/s42650-024-00080-6).

Using Canada’s provinces and territories in conjunction with the “Cohort Change Ratio” approach to generating a stable population, Swanson tested the accuracy of two regression models constructed from national-level data designed to estimate two factors of a population at stability from initial conditions at the sub-national levels (1) its constant rate of change and (2) mean population age and found that these models provide reasonably accurate estimates. He goes on to point out that his findings suggest there are connections between initial conditions and stability that have been overlooked, which may be due to the fact that widespread knowledge and acceptance of the ergodic nature of the “age structure factor” may have served to mask the possibility that ergodicity does not always apply to other factors.

Member News: Research Brief

Julia Wolf — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:14:08 GMT

Dr. David Swanson, recently published a research brief, “A Statistical Margin of Error from a Geometric Perspective” in Communications in Applied Geometry (Vol 13, no. 2, pp. 185-186). The paper shows that a statistical margin of error for the mean of variable x taken from a random sample of size n from a population of interest of very large, possibly infinite, size can be presented as an extension of the Pythagorean distance between two vectors, where one vector, Vm, represents the mean of the random sample, and the other, V1, is found by summing the n values of x and letting these n summed values form the elements of V1.

Job Posting: Assistant Prof of Sociology (Specialization in Demography), Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Joseph Lariscy — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:35:43 GMT

The Department of Sociology and Communication at Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Sociology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2024. Primary teaching responsibility will consist of 6 undergraduate courses per academic year (3/3 load), with one course release during the first year and an additional course release during the tenure-track period and the possibility for summer teaching. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the hire will participate in department and university committees and maintain an active research agenda. Specialization in demography is preferred.

Candidates for this position should have an active research agenda leading to high-quality publications. We will consider applicants with a wide range of research interests in demography and population studies. We are particularly interested in scholars focused on (a) health, (b) environmental justice, or (c) migration. Scholars with a focus on Latinx populations, community-based research, and/or critical perspectives in demography will be strongly considered. Additionally, those with GIS experience should apply. The successful candidate's teaching responsibilities may include sociology capstone, statistics, and demography, and should be interested in teaching future graduate-level courses in their areas of specialization. A highly qualified candidate will demonstrate a strong critical interdisciplinary focus and knowledge, and/or experience of student-centered learning, community engagement, and working with majority Latinx student populations. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an active commitment to the inclusion of underserved, underrepresented, and/or marginalized populations in their research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service.

Responsibilities:

Teach the equivalent of 18 course credits per academic year (3/3 teaching load) in sociology capstone, statistics, demography, and/or specialty areas.
Develop a research program at A&M-SA that results in tangible products (articles, books, grants, etc.).
As part of an involved Sociology Program team, provide service at the program, department, college, university, community, and professional levels.

Education and Experience:

A Ph.D. in sociology or a closely related discipline is required, as well as outstanding research potential, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and professional service. ABDs will be considered, but must have completed the Ph.D. by the time of appointment.
Prior teaching experience in a university setting is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to complete tasks and work cooperatively with others.
Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
Ability to interact with students from all backgrounds.

Application Process:

Applicants must complete the application/faculty form as well as upload a letter of interest and their curriculum vitae on our employment system: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TAMUSA_External

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

Application
A Curriculum vitae (CV)
A cover letter

Overview of research experiences and current research agenda (2 pages or less)

Overview of teaching experiences and teaching philosophy (2 pages or less)

Contact information for three references that will provide letters of recommendation, if requested.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. Once the application process is submitted, no changes or revisions may be made.

The position is open until filled, but review of applications will begin within one month of posting.

If selected for the position, prior to issuing a letter of appointment, the official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution. We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective candidate to have the transcript translated, evaluated, and notarized.

Verified Electronic Copies of your Official transcript should be sent to:

alissa.meyer@tamusa.edu

If necessary, hard copies of official transcripts should be sent directly from the issuing institution to the address listed below:

Assistant Professor of Sociology

c/o Alissa Meyer (e-mail: Alissa.meyer@tamusa.edu)

Office of the Provost

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

One University Way

San Antonio, Texas 78224

Member News -- New Book!

Julia Wolf — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:59:46 GMT

Socio-Demographic Perspectives on the COVID-19 Pandemic edited by David A. Swanson (University of California Riverside) and Richard R. Verdugo (Independent Scholar) is now available to order.

Click HERE for an order form.

Click HERE (PDF) or HERE (website) for more information about the book.

Call for Papers for the Journal of Elder Policy, 2024

Julia Wolf — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:27:00 GMT

Abstracts due by Oct 1, 2023
Full papers due by December 15, 2023

Disability and Aging
Call for Papers for the Journal of Elder Policy, 2024

Editor-in-Chief: Eva Kahana PhD
Distinguished University Professor, Case Western Reserve University

As the global population grows older, attention is often placed on the potential for rising rates of disability. While it is important to call attention to this future issue, it is also vital to focus on the obstacles faced right now by older adults with disabilities—those aging with disability and those aging into disability.

While disability can lead to challenges for many older adults, it should not be assumed that those aging with or into disability cannot live meaningful and proactive lives. The aim of this issue of the Journal of Elder Policy is to explore the complex relationships between aging, disability, and policy. We welcome both empirical and conceptual papers from diverse disciplines and have a preference for pieces that employ policy approaches.

Topics may include but are not limited to:

Assistive technology
Built environment
Attitudinal environment
Intergenerational relationships
Medical care for disabilities
Cultural influences
Disability and the labor market
Proactive responses to living with disability
Experiences of aging with disability
Experiences of becoming disabled

Authors should send a 500 word abstract related to their paper by October 1 to Managing Editor, Kaitlyn Langendoerfer, PhD (kxb289@case.edu)

All articles will be peer reviewed.

More information about the aims and scope of the journal can be found here: www.journalofelderpolicy.org/about.html

Job Posting: Research and Development Staff in Applied Demography, University of Mississippi

Joseph Lariscy — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:28:39 GMT

The Center for Population Studies (CPS, http://cps.olemiss.edu) and State Data Center of Mississippi (SDC, http://sdc.olemiss.edu) at the University of Mississippi invite applications for an applied demographer, beginning spring of 2024. We seek an applicant to support the demographic and outreach mission of the Centers. Specifically, we invite applications from individuals with expertise and an interest in working with faculty, staff, non-profit, local, state, and federal organizations on research projects related to Mississippi's Demographic Characteristics, Population Change, Population Projections, Data Collection and Cleaning. The successful applicant will be able to access, analyze, and report on public data; produce data visualizations, including mapping; possess a working knowledge of advanced statistical software packages including R and STATA; possess a good working knowledge of ArcGIS; be able to interface with public and lay audiences; have good science communication. A successful candidate will adapt well to change, have excellent written and oral communication skills, have strong Microsoft office skills, and be very organized and detail oriented. Additionally, the successful candidate will have a 1:1 course load teaching Introductory and Applied Demography courses in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Mississippi.

About UM Center for Population Studies and State Data Center of Mississippi

The Center for Population Studies (CPS) educates, conducts research, and engages in public outreach concerning population issues and is the lead agency for the State Data Center (SDC) of Mississippi. CPS works closely with faculty, government and non-profit agencies, and community organizations across the State and has a 40-year history of helping Mississippians access, use, and interpret public data for the purposes of local development. In this capacity, CPS distributes census and related data, provides instruction on data analysis, and serves as the liaison between the Census Bureau and the users of census and related data.
CPS also houses the Applied Policy and Community Research Laboratory, providing an avenue through which students are able to collaborate with faculty and nonprofit organizations to engage in timely and meaningful research. CPS also coordinates the Society and Health Minor in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts. This minor is for undergraduates interested in the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions to understanding and improving population health.

The SDC exists through a collaborative agreement established in the late 1970's between UM, the State of MS, and the US Census Bureau and provides outreach, technical assistance, and dissemination of public data, particularly concerning population characteristics and change. Much of this work is conducted in partnership with the SDC Affiliates network across the state, including planning and development districts. The SDC also plays a key role in the Decennial Census in MS, providing demographic expertise to state-level and federal stakeholders on census participation, dissemination of data, and education related to accessing, using, and reporting on the data. Center Staff have participated in the 2020 Census Count Review Operation (CRO) in Mississippi, routinely engage in outreach activities with rural communities around the state, and work in partnership with state agencies, including MS State Extension specialists.
CPS is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment for scholars and students form historically underrepresented groups.

Minimum Education/Experience

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Work closely with State officials around Census data collection, outreach, and reporting, including but not limited to participating in the Census CRO.
Respond to ongoing public data requests from Mississippi constituents
Work closely with Planning and Development Districts regarding public data and mapping
Produce demographic research, reports, or policy papers on relevant population trends to MS
Teach Introductory and Applied Demography courses in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Mississippi.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Masters degree in Demography, Applied Demography, Sociology, or a closely related discipline. A Ph.D is preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Experience in demographic theory and methods
Experience in writing peer-reviewed publications
Experience or interest in grant writing is preferred but not mandatory
Proficiency in data collection and data analysis (your choice of statistical packages, Excel, and ArcGIS)
Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills (both technical and non-technical)
Ability to communicate with lay and professional audiences
Previous teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Application Procedures
For full consideration, candidates will submit the following documents: (1) a cover letter outlining your technical qualifications and related experience for the advertised position, (2) a C.V. or resume, (3) a work sample, (4) a diversity statement, with specific reference to your approach to working with public audiences. Review of applications will begin October 15th and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates who are selected for further review will be asked to provide a writing sample and letters of reference (to be submitted by the candidate's referees through the online application website). If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jamiko Deleveaux, Interim Director of CPS at jvdeleve@olemiss.edu or (662) 915-7295.

New job posting: Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Memphis - open area / teach theory

Joseph Lariscy — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:35:48 GMT

The Sociology Department at the University of Memphis invites applications for a tenure track faculty position to be filled at the Assistant Professor rank beginning in Fall 2024. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field no later than August 2024. Area of specialization is open, although we seek a scholar who can teach core classes in sociological theory. Preference will be given to a scholar who will be active in the pursuit of grant funding. The Center for Community Research and Evaluation, an on-campus Center that is externally funded and connected with the Sociology Department, provides opportunities for collaboration on externally funded work.

The University of Memphis has recently been designated as a Carnegie R1 institution. The University is committed to maintaining this status and there is strong support for new faculty developing their scholarly agendas. Faculty in the department teach a 2-2 load. The Sociology Department offers the B.S. and M.A. degrees and is a partner in the Ph.D. program in Urban Affairs so faculty teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and work with graduate research assistants. The successful candidate will join an exciting and collaborative department in a dynamic urban university.

Applications must be made on-line at https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/37728. Please upload a letter of application, a curriculum vita, a research statement highlighting the potential for grant funding, a statement of teaching philosophy or interests, and the names of three professional references. Review of applications will begin October 2, 2023 and may continue until the position is filled. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class.

New job posting: Advanced Asst. or Assoc. Professor of Sociology (Medical Sociology), University of Alabama at Birmingham

Joseph Lariscy — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:54:36 GMT

The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for an advanced Assistant or Associate Professor position with a start date of August 2024. We seek a candidate with demonstrated scholarship in medical sociology, specifically around women, gender, and health. Using funds from a gift to the department, the occupant of this position will play a leadership role in developing programing devoted to raising awareness for gender and women’s health issues. This programing can be related to the candidate’s specific program of research or more broadly related to gender and women’s health.

The department offers a B.A. and M.A. in Sociology and a B.S. and Ph.D. in Medical Sociology. Research in the department focuses on medical sociology and health-related topics. Currently, the department has about 75 undergraduate majors, 25 Ph.D. students, 75 professional master’s students, and 15 full-time faculty members. See the department website for more information: http://www.uab.edu/cas/sociology/.

Interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching are prominent, and the Department of Sociology collaborates closely with multiple units across campus. For example, interdisciplinary research centers on campus include the Center for the Study of Community Health, the Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Center, the Center for Women’s Reproductive Health, the Lister Hill Center for Health Policy, the Institute for Human Rights, the Center for Social Science and Justice Research, and the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences.

Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with over $600 million in research awards annually, as well as Alabama’s largest single employer, with some 26,000 employees, and has an annual economic impact exceeding more than $7.15 billion on the state. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement, and patient care. Learn more at www.uab.edu.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) treasures the rich diversity of our student body and we are committed to their success. Members of the CAS community are expected to reflect our value for inclusive excellence in both our work and learning environment as well as in our efforts to serve and engage the community.

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter; current CV; a writing sample; a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement; (optional) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (optional) evidence of programming experience. The cover letter should address research, teaching philosophy and experience, and programming goals. Also provide names of three professional references, who may be contacted later in the search process for letters.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be directed to Mieke Beth Thomeer, Search Committee Chair. More info can be found here (as well as link to apply): https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/19215

New Job Posting: Assistant Professor in Sociology, Washington State University

Julia Wolf — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:59:50 GMT

Assistant Professor in Sociology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA

The Department of Sociology, within the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University invites applications for a permanent, full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in food and environmental justice. We seek applicants who have a central research focus in the study of food or environmental justice, or on the ways food and environment overlap. This could include, but is not limited to: environmental racism; long-term health impacts on minoritized communities who face food and/or environmental inequities; food deserts/swamps; farm labor/food industry labor; indigenous approaches to environmental and food sustainability. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16, 2024.

This position is part of a faculty cluster hire initiative in the scholarship and teaching about racism and social inequality in the Americas. Please note that food and environment are intentionally broadly defined. Scholars working in areas as diverse as environmental racism, racial health disparities related to food and/or the environment, food production and sustainability, food workers, food deserts, and health disparities related to food access, as just a few examples, are encouraged to apply. Feel free to direct any and all inquiries to either Erik Johnson (johnsone@wsu.edu), Search Committee Chair, or Justin Denney (justin.denney@wsu.edu), Search Committee member.

Review of applications begins September 17, 2023.

See the full job ad and apply here: https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/details/Assistant-Professor_R-9960.

PDF of announcement: PDF

Member News: Upcoming Book Edited by David A. Swanson and Richard R. Verdugo

Julia Wolf — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:57:06 GMT

Socio-Demographic Perspectives on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Edited by David A. Swanson (University of California Riverside, Emeritus Professor) and Richard R. Verdugo (National Education Association, Retired)

Published by INFORMATION AGE PUBLISHING
Charlotte, NC.

Summary

The 15 chapters in this book are focused on the United States. The book's socio-demographic perspective has been informed not only by sociologists and demographers, but by authors representing a wide range of fields, including gender studies, geography, mathematics, political science, public health, Information technology, and statistics. It is focused on research and policy questions and organized into four parts: (1) data quality; (2) modeling; (3) analysis, and (4) policy issues.

The book makes clear that to better deal with future pandemics we need to; (1) incorporate "lessons-learned" into our institutional structures and planning efforts; (2) harness social activism efforts to improve health outcomes for all, (3) modernize our data systems to increase transparency; and (4) build trust not only between institutions and the general public but among individuals.

Expected release date: September 1, 2023

Member News: David Swanson Elected a Member of the Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS)

Julia Wolf — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:55:26 GMT

Congratulations, Dr. Swanson!

"WSAS is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established by the Washington State Legislature to respond to scientific and technical questions to inform public policy. WSAS is uniquely poised to help Washington confront challenges in areas benefiting from our 375+ members’ expertise in physical sciences and mathematics, engineering and technology, biological sciences, health sciences, and social and behavioral sciences. WSAS directs member expertise toward solving some of the most complex scientific and technical problems facing our state by connecting experts to state agencies and non-governmental organizations. Acceptance of membership entails a commitment to serve in and contribute to the goals of WSAS as a working body. More information about WSAS and our activities is available at www.washacad.org."

PRPR is recruiting Associate Editors and Editorial Board Members

Joseph Lariscy — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:50:29 GMT

The Co-Editors of Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR), an interdisciplinary Springer journal published in cooperation with the Southern Demographic Association (SDA), are currently seeking applications for Associate Editors and members of the Editorial Board.

Scholars with expertise in all areas of demography/population, including those focused on non-U.S. populations, are encouraged to apply. Expectations and responsibilities will be adjusted according to Rank and Tenure status.

Interested scholars should send a copy of their updated CV and a list of their top 3 areas of expertise to: Dr. David F. Warner, Co-Editor of PRPR, University of Alabama at Birmingham (dwarner3@uab.edu) by September 1, 2023.

After an initial review, applicants will be contacted for additional information.

David Warner, UAB, to serve as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Population Research and Policy Review

Joseph Lariscy — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:02:42 GMT

The Southern Demographic Association has selected David F. Warner, University of Alabama at Birmingham, to serve as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) for a 4-year term beginning July 2023. You can find information about PRPR’s co-editors Kara Joyner and David Warner here.

UPDATED DEADLINE! SDA 2023 Conference - Abstract Submission Form Available

Julia Wolf — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:46:10 GMT

Hi SDA members,

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the information below.

Southern Demographic Association Annual Meeting
October 18-20, 2023
San Antonio, Texas

We invite submissions of 250-word abstracts for individual research papers and/or posters in applied or academic demography, economics, geography, sociology, public health, psychology, and epidemiology. Also welcome are proposals for thematic sessions or panel discussions.

All paper/poster/session submissions must be made by 11:59pm CDT on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the following link: SDA Abstract Submissions.

During the meeting, SDA will announce the 2023 winners of three awards:

E. Walter Terrie Award for “the best paper presented at the SDA Annual Meeting on an applied topic, especially one relating to state and local demography” (1 paper per 1st author)
- Send nominations to Jason Devine (jason.e.devine@census.gov)
Everett S. Lee Outstanding Graduate Student Paper Award (1 paper per 1st author)
- Send nominations to Leafia Ye (ye43@wisc.edu)
Outstanding Undergraduate Paper Award (1 paper per 1st author)
- Send nominations to Michael Topping (mtopping@wisc.edu)

All paper award submissions must be made by 11:59pm CDT on Friday, September 15, 2023 to their respective email addresses noted above. For award consideration, the paper submitted must be on the SDA program and must be presented at the SDA meeting by the author.

Questions? Contact Jarron Saint Onge, Program Chair (jsaintonge@ku.edu) or see more details at http://sda-demography.org/Awards.

Mark Fossett obituary

Joseph Lariscy — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 01:04:45 GMT

Mark A. Fossett, 1953–2023

Dr. Mark A. Fossett, Professor of Sociology, Texas A&M University, died suddenly in Houston, Texas, in the early morning of June 21, 2023, from complications following two heart valve surgeries. He was 69 years old. Mark was born on December 17, 1953, in Aransas Pass, Texas. As a young child Mark and his parents and his two younger siblings lived for short periods of time in Texas, Montana, California, Arkansas, Indiana, Minnesota, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee as they followed the construction project job demands of their father. In 1964 the Fossett family settled in Ingleside, Texas where Mark and his siblings finished their grammar school years and then progressed through high school.

Mark received all three of his college degrees from The University of Texas at Austin: BA degree in sociology in 1976, MA degree in sociology in 1980, and PhD degree in sociology in 1983. He began his academic career in 1983 as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Louisiana State University. In 1986 he moved to the University of Texas at Austin where he served for three years as a Research Scientist and Director of Data Services at the UT Population Research Center. In 1989 he moved to College Station, Texas where he joined the faculty of the Department of Sociology at Texas A&M University. Mark remained on the TAMU faculty for 34 years until his untimely death in June of 2023.

While at Texas A&M, Mark served the Department of Sociology as Associate Head from 1995 to 2000, as Graduate Advisor from 2000 to 2005, and as Department Head from 2005 to 2011.

In 2010 Mark and a team of other faculty began work to establish the Texas Federal Statistical Research Data Center (TXRDC) at Texas A&M. Mark and his team worked with officials at the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Science Foundation (NSF), winning an NSF grant that leveraged funding commitments of over two million dollars from the Texas A&M System, Texas A&M University, and a consortium of universities to fund the TXRDC. Mark was its Founding Director, serving from 2011 to 2020. The TXRDC provides access to restricted data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal agencies. At the time of its creation, the TXRDC was the only such center in the central and southern regions of the United States, making it a magnet for high level researchers in a variety of fields, including demography, public health, economics, agriculture, business, and sociology. The establishment of the TXRDC at Texas A&M was the crowning jewel of Mark’s numerous accomplishments in his 40-year career as a sociologist and demographer.

From 1993 to 1999, Mark and several faculty colleagues directed summer programs at Texas A&M, known as Minority Opportunities for Summer Training (MOST) and as Alliances for Minority Participation (AMP), with funding from the American Sociological Association and the Ford Foundation. Then from 2000 to 2017 Mark directed four more programs, known as Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), with funding from the National Science Foundation. The MOST and AMP and REU programs provided funds for eight- to ten-week Summer Institutes for undergraduate students that focused on inequality, stratification, race & ethnicity, and social vulnerability. They provided unprecedented opportunities for many first-generation college students and minority undergraduates to boost their research skills and learn about and even take steps toward graduate education. Every summer since the early 1990s, the programs were held in the Department of Sociology at Texas A&M, each one sponsoring six to ten undergraduate students, providing them with opportunities to participate in graduate-type classes and research programs, enabling them to learn first-hand about graduate school. Many MOST and AMP and REU students later enrolled in graduate programs at Texas A&M and at many other universities. Without these programs, these undergraduates would likely have never even considered pursuing graduate degrees. Mark was the principal leader and director of these programs in the Department of Sociology at Texas A&M for almost twenty-five years.

Mark’s research and teaching interests included racial and ethnic segregation and inequality, urban and spatial demography, social demography, computational methods, quantitative research methods, and demographic techniques. He directed the doctoral committees of eleven graduate students, and the MA thesis committees of ten graduate students. He also co-directed or served on the committees of dozens of other graduate students.

Mark was awarded several large grants to support his research on residential segregation, including grants from the NSF and the NIH. In 2017 he published his monograph, New Methods for Measuring and Analyzing Segregation with Springer. This book was the result of decades of work to address serious flaws in the measurement of residential segregation and presents elegant solutions to these issues with great technical detail, reflecting his commitment to valid research of the highest quality. Mark has another book, coauthored with Amber Crowell, forthcoming with Springer entitled, Racial and Ethnic Residential Segregation Across the United States that applies his new methods and demonstrates the importance of having valid and reliable measurement tools to address residential segregation research questions.

Mark was truly an extraordinary person, colleague, and scholar and one of the kindest human beings ever. He was dedicated to making things better, fairer, and more equitable, whether the focus was the Department of Sociology, Texas A&M University, or the larger society. He selflessly devoted much of his career creating opportunities for students and colleagues. In particular, he spent an enormous amount of time with his students. He wanted them to learn, understand, and be the strongest social scientists possible by following the science and using the most rigorous methods and approaches.

Mark was scheduled in the Fall of 2023 to transition into a phase out retirement program where he would work 1/2 time at Texas A&M for two years and then fully retire in 2025, at age 71. He always told us he wanted to retire to the Texas Coast where he grew up and spend his retirement years surfing, sampling IPAs, and following his beloved Houston Astros. Sadly, his untimely death deprived him and his family and us of these most pleasurable times.

Mark’s colleagues, students, associates, and friends are all grieving at his early death. We’re grieving for his wife Betsy and their children Lane and Tyler and Kate and their families, and their grandchild, Flora.

Finally, we note the establishment of the Dr. Mark Fossett Memorial Fund, which was created in June of 2023, to support Texas A&M graduate students working on projects in the Texas Research Data Center (TXRDC) or preparing a proposal to do research in the TXRDC. We know Mark would be pleased to be associated with opportunities for students to participate in the kind of research that meant so much to him.

Students will be able to apply for conference travel funds from the Dr. Mark Fossett Memorial Fund to present results from a TXRDC project, or for funds for assistance with project needs such as fees or summer support. To contribute on-line, the Texas A&M Foundation link is https://www.txamfoundation.com/give.aspx. Select “unlisted account” from the drop-down menu on the “Select a Unit or College” line, and enter this account name and Number:

02-512709-10000 – Dr. Mark Fossett Memorial

Dudley Poston, Texas A&M University; Jane Sell, Texas A&M University, Amber Crowell, California State University, Fresno; Walter Gillis Peacock, Texas A&M University

Sad News about Mark Fossett

Joseph Lariscy — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:11:08 GMT

It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of my dear friend, Dr. Mark Fossett, Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M University, founding Director of the Texas Federal Statistical Research Data Center (RDC) and former President of the Southern Demographic Association.

I had the opportunity to work with Mark at the Texas Federal Statistical Research Data Center for over 7 years. Every day, I saw his kindness. Kindness is a word I’ve heard friends use when talking about him since his recent passing. Mark was one of the most genuine people that I have ever met. He loved his ‘sweetheart’ Betsy and children Lane, Tyler and Kate with his entire heart. His face would light up when he spoke about them.

“That guy is a genius,” was a common remark from folks who would leave Mark’s office and come to mine. Students and faculty from all around the university would go to Mark because he was so smart but also because of his kindness. It was an honor to work with him and I will miss him dearly.

Mark received numerous research grants to further the understanding of racial and ethnic inequality and segregation. He invested heavily in developing programs that increased equitable access to scholarship for undergraduate students and he published numerous papers and books advancing scholarship in his field. His passing is a loss to demography, but his students will carry on because of his investment in them.

Mark’s dear friend, Walt Peacock wrote about Mark…

Mark was such an extraordinarily special person, colleague, and scholar. He was dedicated to making things better, fairer, and more equitable, whether we were talking about his department, the college, university, and, quite frankly, the world. Not surprisingly Mark’s research areas also focused on key issues of inequality, segregation, and racial and ethnic relations. His approach and work reflected not only his keen concerns about the importance of these issues in our world but also his commitment to science and measurement. He demanded the highest rigor in research if it was to provide insight and understanding, particularly if it was to have significance in shaping policy. He was an early developer of agent-based simulation approaches to model and capture how a variety of factors, including preference, shape segregation patterns in urban systems. His recent efforts developing new approaches for measuring and assessing residential segregation clearly reflected his drive to develop more valid and reliable tools upon which to base our science.

Mark was a great, supportive, and kind friend with a wonderful wit and amazing insight. I count myself as being amazingly lucky to have been able to spend so many wonderful hours with him, whether talking over a beer or while walking around the disc golf course, or even working on a proposal or planning out a summer institute schedule. He helped make my life richer, as he did so many others. I will miss him dearly.

One of Mark’s former students and colleagues, Amber Crowell, reports that they finished their book (Racial and Ethnic Residential Segregation Across the United States, forthcoming Springer) applying methods and approaches for examining trends in racial/ethnic residential segregation. Amber wrote the passage below:

His commitment to doing the best quality research and to supporting students is one thing that everybody remembers about him. But there is not a single person who would not also mention how incredibly kind and generous he was. Students and junior faculty especially seem to have countless stories of him devoting extra time and effort to help them seek out opportunities and learn new skills. It was the greatest honor of my life to be his student, colleague, and friend.

These are just two passages from those who were close with Mark. I have heard from so many former students, colleagues, and others who adored him. I was honored to work with him for so long. He was brilliant, witty, and kind. He would help anyone who asked, including my then 4-year-old son who would go to Mark who always had quarters for him to buy a bag of barbecue chips from the vending machine.

We plan to celebrate Mark’s life and contribution to the field of demography at the upcoming SDA meetings. Details to follow.

Bethany DeSalvo

Steve Murdock-Links to article, obituary

Gerald Shoultz — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:13:19 GMT

UTSA Today has written an article about Steve Murdock:

In Memoriam: UTSA Remembers Steve Murdock

Obituary and Memorial Service information may be found here:

Steven Murdock Obituary (1948-2023)-Legacy Remembers

Sad News: Steve Murdock passed away

Joseph Lariscy — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:37:02 GMT

We are sad to share the news that Steve Murdock passed away on Friday, April 7 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Memorial services are pending, but will likely be April 28^th or 29^th in Lakeway, Texas.

Steve was President of the SDA in 1995. We will celebrate his contributions to our organization and the field of demography at the 2023 Meeting in San Antonio (October 18-20).

As everyone knows, Steve had a long, distinguished career in demography, rural sociology, and impact analysis. Until Mary, Steve had no children – she gave him a grandson, George, whom he adored. Beyond his family, his legacy lives on the many distinguished careers of the students he taught and mentored.

Folks can send condolences to: Dr. Mary Zey - 7102 Mountain Trail, Austin, TX 78732

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:

The Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/, or

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Dr. Steven Murdock and Dr. Mary Zey Demography Fellowship at https://giving.utsa.edu/makeagift

Choose “Other” in the drop down menu and designate your support in memory Steven Murdock, or
Make checks payable to UTSA and mail to: UTSA Gift Services, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249; on memo line, write “in memory of Steven Murdock.”
You may call 210-458-4130 with questions

Regards,

Kara Joyner,

President, Southern Demographic Association

New Job Posting: Senior Data Scientist - Forecasting and Research Division of the Office of Financial Management, State of Washington

Julia Wolf — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:56:18 GMT

Please click HERE for more information.

Note: This recruitment will remain open until we fill the position. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision at any time. Early applications are encouraged. We will begin reviewing applications on March 29, 2023, and will review additional applications each week until we fill the position.

Save the Date: SDA's 2023 meeting will be October 18-20 in San Antonio, TX

Joseph Lariscy — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:11:41 GMT

Save the date!

The 2023 Southern Demographic Association meeting will be held October 18-20 in San Antonio, Texas, at Hotel Contessa. Stay tuned for more information about the conference and how to submit an abstract!

SDA Member News: David A. Swanson Affirmed as Fellow of the Mississippi Academy of Science (FMAS)

Julia Wolf — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:51:35 GMT

Congratulations Dr. David A. Swanson!

The Fellows Committee of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences (MAS) has nominated Dr. Swanson to be awarded the status of Fellow based on his professional achievements and service. The council members of MAS have affirmed his status as a Fellow of the Mississippi Academy of Science (FMAS) at the state level. He will be inducted as an FMAS and receive a certificate and a pin at a special inaugural ceremony during the upcoming Annual MAS meeting.

New Job Posting: Demographer at the Arkansas Economic Development Institute

Julia Wolf — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:41:56 GMT

Click HERE for PDF of announcement.

Arkansas Economic Development Institute
Applied Demographer

The Arkansas Economic Development Institute (AEDI) a statewide economic development applied research, technical assistance, and training institute located on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Applied Demographer for a full-time position at the Institute. AEDI serves as the U.S. Census State Data Center for the State of Arkansas. The program falls under the broader Arkansas State Data Center.

https://youraedi.com/services/arkansas-data-center/

The Position

The AEDI Demographer applies skills in demography, economics, statistics, data gathering and data analysis to provide a variety of organizations with data, information, and advice. AEDI is the Arkansas state representative in the Federal State Cooperative for Population Estimates, and for Population Projections. The AEDI Demographer will design projects and initiatives involving demographic data as well as provide conclusions and implications of analyses to public and private policy makers that will enable sound decision-making information to enhance economic development in the State of Arkansas.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Knowledge of research methods and techniques in demographic estimation and forecasting
Knowledge of techniques in estimating population migration
Knowledge of Census Bureau data and methodologies
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access
Knowledge of statistical software (R, Stata, SAS, etc.)
Ability to be punctual, professional, and self-motivated
Ability to meet deadlines ahead of time
Ability to work on multiple projects at a time
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to deal tactfully with clients
Ability to respond proficiently to media interviews and inquiries
Ability to explain advanced methodologies in easy-to-understand terms
Skilled in using advanced demographic techniques to develop databases and models for producing estimates and projections
Skilled in conducting research on demographic topics
Skilled in making presentations to a variety of audiences

The successful candidate must have strong analytic and organizational skills and logical thinking, great attention to detail, excellent writing skills, an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and an interest in and enthusiasm for all demographic data and applications. The AEDI Demographer will conduct original research, translate demographic information into information for decision makers, produce population projections/forecasts, and provide training and technical assistance in Arkansas. Since many projects require a team approach to solving problems, the person must be able to work well with others, in a variety of group settings. Dealing with clients (private businesses, governmental agencies, elected officials, nonprofits, and individuals) and the media (TV, newspaper, radio, etc.) is also an important aspect of this position.

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in demography/population studies, sociology, statistics, or public policy with an emphasis on demography; plus, two (2) years’ work experience with demographic analysis, including population projections, along with presenting the conclusions and implications of the analysis clearly in both written and oral formats. Beginning salary range $82,000 to $90,000 annually.

If you are interested in joining our team: Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources’ website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/ . Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Arkansas Economic Development Institute
Reynolds Center for Business and Economic Development
2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204-1099
501-916-3519 (p) 501-916-3538 (f)
https://youraedi.com

New Job Posting: Demographer - Loudoun County, Virginia

Julia Wolf — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 18:34:59 GMT

Loudoun County, Virginia is hiring a Demographer to join our Department of Finance and Budget, to lead the County’s demographic analysis function. This is a permanent, full-time position in a dynamic county in the Washington, DC region. The link to the position can be found here.

New Job Posting: Analyst in Social Policy (Social Security Disability Insurance), Congressional Research Service (CRS) Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP)

Julia Wolf — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:20:34 GMT

The Congressional Research Service would like to share this career opportunity with you and your network.

Analyst in Social Policy (Social Security Disability Insurance)

Open/Closing dates: 12/02/2022 to 12/30/2022

Salary: $106,823 - $138,868 per year

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Domestic Social Policy Division (DSP) is seeking an Analyst in Social Policy (Social Security Disability Insurance) to provide expertise on and analysis of issues pertinent to the Social Security Disability Insurance program (e.g., financing, solvency of trust funds, program impact on beneficiaries, program design and operations, trends of the working-age disabled population, return-to-work initiatives) or related disability insurance programs.

The analyst will prepare authoritative, objective, and non-partisan analytical studies and descriptive and background reports on Social Security Disability Insurance and related disability insurance policy; provide personal consultation and assistance to congressional committees, Members, and staff on policies and programs throughout the legislative process; and participate in or lead team research projects and seminars. The analyst is also expected to develop over time the skills necessary to provide legislative analysis and consultation to congressional committees, Members, and staff at increasingly sophisticated levels on policies such as changing Social Security’s existing eligibility requirements, application and adjudication processes, or benefit and financing structure.

CRS works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century. CRS is well known for analysis that is timely, authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has immediate access to the nation's best thinking on public policy issues of interest to its committees and Members.

CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity. Interested applicants must apply online at USAJOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/job/692444600.

Please help us improve our recruitment efforts by letting us know how you heard about the position. This question is asked in the application process.

NOW AVAILABLE - SDA 2022 Conference Program

Julia Wolf — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:33:00 GMT

Please click HERE to see the Program for the 2022 SDA Conference. We can't wait to see you in Knoxville!

Updated: October 14, 2022

Originally posted: September 26, 2022

New Job Posting: Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology & Criminology, Penn State

Julia Wolf — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:51:41 GMT

Penn State is hiring an Assistant Professor in Sociology and Criminology whose research focus is on inequity in education, health or other outcomes due to race, ethnicity, and/or migration status. This position is co-funded by Penn State’s interdisciplinary Social Science Research Institute and is part of an initiative to hire four faculty members in different units across Penn State. These faculty members will join an existing campus cluster, with the goal to foster collaborations among social and behavioral scientists and others, working from the person to the population levels on understanding and reducing disparities. We also welcome scholars who use any variety of methodologies. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, materials should be received by November 7, 2022. To find out more and apply, click here.

New Job Posting: Assistant Professor of Sociology (Race/Ethnicity), University of Memphis

Joseph Lariscy — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:43:24 GMT

The Sociology Department at the University of Memphis invites applications for a tenure track faculty position to be filled at the Assistant Professor rank beginning in Fall 2023. Applicants must have a Ph.D. no later than August 2023. Area of specialization for both research and teaching is the sociology of Race/Ethnicity. Preference will be given to a scholar who will be active in the pursuit of grant funding and collaborate with the Center for Community Research and Evaluation, a University Center that is externally funded.

The University of Memphis has recently been designated as a Carnegie R1 institution. The University is committed to maintaining this status and there is strong support for new faculty developing their scholarly agendas. Faculty in the department teach a 2-2 load. The Sociology Department offers the B.A. and M.A. degree and is a partner in the Ph.D. program in Urban Affairs. Faculty teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and work with graduate research assistants. The successful candidate will join an exciting and collaborative department in a dynamic urban university.

Applications must be made on-line at https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/33188. Please upload a letter of application, a curriculum vita, a research statement highlighting the potential for grant funding, a statement of teaching philosophy or interests, and the names of three professional references. Review of applications will begin October 3, 2022 and may continue until the position is filled. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Appointment will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class.

New Job Postings: State of Washington has 3 Job Openings

Julia Wolf — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 01:44:49 GMT

2 Researchers for Education Research and Data Center

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3693837/senior-research-analyst-two-positions?keywords=ERDC&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

1 Job in Statistical Analysis Center (Criminal Justice)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3701500/senior-forecast-and-research-analyst-sjs?keywords=ERDC&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Fun Things to Do in Knoxville at the 50th SDA Annual Meeting

Julia Wolf — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:22:07 GMT

Click here to find an assortment of activities and places to check out!

We are looking forward to demographers converging on Knoxville for the 50th anniversary meeting of the Southern Demographic Association. For those who couldn’t attend the 2009 meeting when we last met in Knoxville, please know that Knoxville has an active and vibrant downtown with many restaurants, shops, activities, and historic sites all within walking distance to the hotel. There is also a trolley stop right outside of the front door of the hotel for those who want to look around effortlessly; the trolley is free. If you can’t find something fun to do, there’s no pleasing you!

New Job Posting: Assistant Research Economist Job at The University of Alabama

Julia Wolf — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:26:44 GMT

Link: Assistant Research Economist Job at The University of Alabama

Application deadline 9/7/2022

Job Summary: The Assistant Research Professional should show evidence of competence in the disciplinary area of the position and demonstrate promise of moving towards excellence in professional leadership, practice, and/or research and scholarly activities as appropriate for the position. As directed, individuals in this track level independently contribute to the planning and design of research and creative projects. He/she performs supporting research and creative activities such as data analysis, monitoring outcomes, performing lab maintenance, and/or performing experiments and creating creative projects. May assist in both short-term and long-term planning and project goals, as well as in research and creative proposals and dissemination of project findings. This is only a representation of possible duties and is not an all-inclusive listing. Application deadline 9/7/2022. Visit UA’s employment website at jobs.ua.edu for more information and to apply. The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected vets and individuals with disabilities.

Pandemic to Prosperity: South

Julia Wolf — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:04:51 GMT

Pandemic to Prosperity: South is a thoughtfully curated set of indicators tracked over time to illuminate the challenges facing the South’s most vulnerable. History has shown that large-scale crises accelerate pre-existing trends, exacerbate inequities, and permanently change societies and civic life. For decades, the American South has lagged on nearly every indicator of prosperity and equity, and similar patterns are evident as we emerge from the Covid crisis. Pandemic to Prosperity: South offers an overview of the health-and-economic crisis's impacts on our lives and livelihoods, governments, civic institutions, and overall well-being, with a focus on the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The National Conference on Citizenship launched the Pandemic to Prosperity report series in July 2020 and began co-publishing the report series with the Southern Economic Advancement Project — which works to lift up policies that address particular vulnerabilities in the South — and Fair Count — whose work focuses on strengthening pathways to continued civic participation — to document the state of the South during the pandemic in 2021. In 2022, Pandemic to Prosperity: South is updated quarterly.

New Job Postings: SANDAG has 3 Job Openings for Demographers

Julia Wolf — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:52:55 GMT

SANDAG is looking for demographers at a variety of experience levels:

Senior Demographer

https://sandag.org/index.asp?jobid=668&fuseaction=jobs.detail

Data Scientist / Researcher & Modeler

https://sandag.org/index.asp?jobid=668&fuseaction=jobs.detail

Director of Regional Justice Information

https://sandag.org/index.asp?jobid=638&fuseaction=jobs.detail

New Job Posting: Demographer - Loudoun County, Virginia

Julia Wolf — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:39:00 GMT

Please click here for a PDF of the full job announcement.

Loudoun County's Department of Finance and Budget's (DFB) Division of Capital Budget and Long-Range Planning is seeking a detail-oriented, innovative, and analytical researcher to conduct the organization's demographic analysis function.

Closing Date 8/12/2022 11:59:00 PM

SDA Conference Flyer

Julia Wolf — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:27:30 GMT

Please see the flyer below advertising the 50th SDA Annual Meeting and feel free to share. Abstract submissions are due August 8, 2022!

Thank you!

@SDA_Demography.pdf

New Job Posting: Department of Sociology at Florida State University invites -- Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position

Julia Wolf — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:23:54 GMT

The Department of Sociology at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position, effective August 2023 in the area of Demography. The successful candidate must be able to teach demographic methods/techniques and other substantive courses in the Masters of Demography program in the Center for Demography and Population Health. Interested individuals should demonstrate both an active research agenda and a track record of publishing their work in well-respected peer-reviewed outlets. The ideal applicant will have a clear strategy for funding their research through external grants. In addition, the candidate will contribute to service work and other undergraduate and graduate coursework in Sociology and Demography that meshes with the faculty member’s expertise and fits the department’s and the Center for Demography and Population Health’s needs.

Basic Minimum Qualifications: completion of all Ph.D. or equivalent degree requirements except the dissertation at the time of application. Additional Qualifications: completion of all Ph.D. or equivalent degree requirements by the date of hire. We welcome applicants with expected or completed degrees in Sociology, Demography, or related fields.

Applicants are encouraged to read about the department’s areas of concentration. Applicants should submit a letter of application indicating their relevant research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, a one-page statement indicating commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the names and contact information for three references. Please submit materials to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs [Job ID# 52557] by September 15, 2022. Questions may be directed to Dr. Mathew Hauer (search committee chair) at mehauer@fsu.edu.

Florida State University is committed to diversity and inclusion (diversity.fsu.edu). The College of Social Sciences & Public Policy seeks individuals dedicated to excellence in teaching and research with a strong commitment to equity and inclusiveness, reflective of the diversity of our student body. The successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting. We especially encourage applications by individuals from underrepresented groups, with a demonstrated commitment to a culturally and intellectually diverse workplace. 

Southern Demographic News - Call for Papers and Awards - SDA Annual Meeting

Julia Wolf — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:50:44 GMT

Click here for the Spring 2022 edition of SDA's newsletter, Southern Demographic News!

More information about the 2022 SDA Annual Meeting, the Call for Papers and Awards, and booking your hotel room(s) are included in this edition.

Click here for the abstract submission form for the 2022 SDA Annual Meeting!

Newsletter contributions are always welcome! Please send any to news@sda-demography.org

2022 SDA Meeting: Call for Papers

Gerald Shoultz — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:05:50 GMT

Call For Papers

Southern Demographic Association

Annual Meeting October 17-19, 2022

Knoxville, Tennessee

We invite submissions of 250-word abstracts for individual research papers and/or posters in applied or academic demography, economics, geography, sociology, public health, psychology, and epidemiology. Also welcome are proposals for thematic sessions or panel discussions.

During the meeting, SDA will announce the 2022 winners of three awards:

E. Walter Terrie Award for “the best paper presented at the SDA Annual Meeting on an applied topic, especially one relating to state and local demography”. Send nominations to Jason Devine (jason.e.devine@census.gov)

Everett S. Lee Outstanding Graduate Student Paper Award (1 paper per 1st author). Send nominations to Julia Wolf (julia.wolf@utsa.edu)

Outstanding Undergraduate Paper Award (1 paper per 1st author). Send nominations to Michael Topping (mtopping@wisc.edu).

Deadlines:

All paper/poster/session submissions must be made by 11:59 pm CDT on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the following link: Submit SDA Abstract Here

All paper award submissions must be made by 11:59 pm CDT on Friday, September 16, 2022 to their respective email addresses noted above.

Questions? Contact Kara Joyner, Program Chair (kara.joyner@utsa.edu) or see more details at http://sda-demography.org/Awards.

WWU's Demographic Research Lab Renamed in Honor of Lucky Tedrow

Julia Wolf — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:45:32 GMT

CSDE’s northern, neighboring undergraduate demographic training program at Western Washington University has renamed its lab to the Tedrow Lab for Demographic and Social Research. The Center for Social Science Instruction/Demographic Research Laboratory was directed by Lucky Tedrow between 1977 – 2018. Under Tedrow’s leadership, the lab was responsible for launching the careers of many demographic scholars with important contributions to the field.

Click this link for the full story.

New Postdoctoral Listing - Evidence for Action Postdoctoral Opportunity

Julia Wolf — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:00:00 GMT

Evidence for Action, a Signature Program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is hiring a postdoc to work in their Methods Lab to help develop and share approaches to overcoming methodological challenges in research to advance health and racial equity. The postdoc should have training and interest in quantitative research methods and their application toward dismantling root causes of health inequities.

The individual will work on emerging topics that may focus on areas such as critical perspectives on quantitative methods in disparities research, data pooling to address small samples, and development of measures relevant to advancing racial equity.

For full consideration, applications are due June 27. For more information visit https://e4action.org/PostDoc.

Job Opening: Deputy Director, Healthcare Workforce Data Center

Julia Wolf — Mon, 23 May 2022 16:03:46 GMT

For more information and to apply, click here: https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/290215

Working Title: Deputy Director, Healthcare Workforce Data Center
Role Title: Policy Planning Specialist III - 19133
Job Open Date: 05/23/2022
Job Close Date: 06/03/2022
Open Until Filled
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No
Hiring Range: $80,000- $95,000
Agency: Dept of Health Professions (223)
Agency Website: www.dhp.virginia.gov
Location: Henrico - 087
Sublocation:
Position Number: 00289
Job Posting Number: 1099554
Type of Recruitment: General Public - G
Does this position have telework options? Yes
Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference: No
Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Job Type Detail: Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1
Pay Band: 06
Job Description:
The Department of Health Professions, a diverse and inclusive organization, is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Director of the Healthcare Workforce Data Center. This position serves as Senior Policy Researcher for the Division. This position manages and provides strategic planning for HWDC’s workforce survey research. Directs and conducts an array of policy research, economic forecasts and other research projects and manages research staff.

Academic Solidarity with Ukraine - Demography (A helpline for our Ukrainian colleagues)

Julia Wolf — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:11:19 GMT

A helpline for Ukrainian academic colleagues has been established by Population Europe and Charles University. In the event that your Department/institution can offer something (e.g., a visiting position), please use the Helpline.

"We have established a helpline where colleagues in Ukraine can access information about job offers, fellowships etc. directly at one place in the internet.

https://helpline-demography.eu/

Please feel free to send any information to info@helpline-demography.eu

Colleagues at Charles University, Prague, who run the website on behalf of Population Europe are in close contact with scholars in Ukraine."

Thank you, SDA member David Swanson for bringing this to our attention.

Member News: New Appointment

Julia Wolf — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:11:31 GMT

SDA Member David A. Swanson has been appointed to the Mortality Expert Panel at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute.

Serving as the research arm of the Society of Actuaries (SOA), the SOA Research Institute provides objective, data-driven research bringing together tried and true practices and future-focused approaches to address societal challenges and your business needs. The Institute provides trusted knowledge, extensive experience and new technologies to help effectively identify, predict and manage risks. Representing the thousands of actuaries who help conduct critical research, the SOA Research Institute provides clarity and solutions on risks and societal challenges. The Institute connects actuaries, academics, employers, the insurance industry, regulators, research partners, foundations and research institutions, sponsors and non-governmental organizations, building an effective network which provides support, knowledge and expertise regarding the management of risk to benefit the industry and the public.

For more information about the SOA Research Institute, see the following link - https://www.soa.org/research/research-institute/

Member News: New Publication

Julia Wolf — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:10:55 GMT

SDA Members David A. Swanson and Lucky M. Tedrow had their paper "Taylor’s Law and the Relationship between Life Expectancy at Birth and Variance in Age at Death in a Period Life Table" published online by Population Review.

Click HERE to view the paper online.

Job Opening: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Gerald Shoultz — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:06:50 GMT

The Department of Community and Environmental Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the spatial dimensions of community health, with an emphasis on emerging threats and inequalities including those facing underserved or marginalized populations and/or communities. The successful candidate will have a primary appointment and tenure home in the Department of Community and Environmental Sociology, will teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, engage in scholarly research, and participate in University and professional service. This faculty position is central to the department mission and broader initiative at CALS and the UW-Madison on environment and health.

The successful candidate will continue to grow our department's longstanding commitment to research, teaching, and outreach that improves the ability to understand and intervene on the intersecting social causes and consequences of environmental and health problems. We have a particular interest in candidates whose work addresses emerging threats and inequalities, including those facing underserved or marginalized populations and/or communities.

This position offers opportunities to contribute to and inform our growing major, our cross-college graduate program with the Department of Sociology, and our interdisciplinary programs with Global Health and Population Health. The position also offers excellent potential research collaborations with the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, the NICHD-funded multi-disciplinary Center for Demography and Ecology, and the on-going research and outreach activities at the Applied Population Laboratory.

Education:

PhD in Sociology, Community health, or related field

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a PhD prior to the start of the appointment and will preferably have a research specialization in the spatial dimensions of community health.

Start date: The appointment for the position begins by August 22, 2022, and potentially sooner by May 1, 2022.

How to Apply:

Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 252436. Applications must be received through the UW-Madison's online application system.

Applicants should upload two (2) separate documents:

- Cover letter that includes a summary of research experience and plans, teaching experience and philosophy, outreach experience and philosophy, and commitment to diversity and inclusion in academia;

- Curriculum vitae.

At the time of application, candidates will be asked to provide contact info for at least three individuals who will provide letters of reference.

You can link directly to the job posting https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/512506/assistant-professor

PRPR: Special Issue CFP

Julia Wolf — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:26:41 GMT

Click here for a PDF of the following announcement.

POPULATION RESEARCH AND POLICY REVIEW

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: SPECIAL ISSUE

Deadline: May 1, 2022

Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) welcomes proposals for its next Special Issue. PRPR typically publishes one Special Issue (SI) each year. The next SI should include around 6 to 12 empirical papers together with an introductory editorial that provides a more overarching synthesis of the individual contributions.

Submission of proposals

The proposal for the SI should be made by the expected guest editor(s) and submitted to the editors-in-chief of PRPR (Kara Joyner: kara.joyner@utsa.edu and Corey Sparks: corey.sparks@utsa.edu). The proposal must include:

the title of the special issue
the names and affiliations of the guest editor(s)
the names and affiliations of the contributing authors
a one-page summary of the theme, overarching aim, timeliness and innovativeness of the SI for publication in PRPR. It should be shown that the different papers fit together as a coherent SI.
all titles and (half page) abstracts of the SI paper contributions

Procedure and responsibilities of the guest editor(s)

The SI proposals will be evaluated by the Editors and Editorial Board of PRPR. If the proposal is selected, the process of evaluating the contributions will follow the regular review procedure of PRPR; however, the guest editor(s) will take the responsibility of editor(s) of the SI manuscripts. Depending on the number and quality of the SI proposals that are submitted in this call, the editorial team may decide to accept one or more proposals. However, in case the editorial team judges that none of the proposals meets the quality standards of the journal, it can also be decided that none of the suggested proposals will be accepted for further development and production.

Once the editorial team of PRPR approves the proposal, the guest editor(s) will be informed of the time line for the production process. The guest editor(s) will from then on be the primary contact person(s) for the contributors to the SI and should inform them about deadlines for submission and further procedures. The full papers for the SI should be uploaded in Editorial Manager (the online submission system) and handled from there by the guest editor(s) who is(are) expected to manage the review process. The editorial office of PRPR will assist if needed.

Each paper for the SI will be evaluated by three anonymous reviewers. The guest editorial will not be sent out to external reviewers, but will be evaluated by the editorial team of PRPR. After the reviewers’ reports have been received, the guest editor(s) decide(s) on the manuscript, inform(s) the authors of the decision, and set(s) the deadline for the revised manuscript. It may occur that one or more of the papers is rejected based on the reviewer reports. At this stage the editors-in-chief will be informed of the outcome and, if necessary, make a joint decision on how to proceed. The guest editor is responsible for ensuring that all papers are of sufficiently high quality and form a coherent set of papers for the SI.

If you have any further queries, please contact PRPR editors-in-chief Kara Joyner and Corey Sparks.

Member News: Article featured in Population Review's 60th Anniversary Special Issue

Julia Wolf — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 19:58:11 GMT

An article by David A. Swanson, Mary A. McGehee, and Nazrul Hoque from 2009 was selected for inclusion in the 60th Anniversary Special Issue of the journal Population Review along with nine other papers as one of the 10 most articles downloaded by readers since the journal went fully digital in 2003.

The Introduction to the special issue and a link to their article, "Socio-Economic Status and Life Expectancy in the United States, 1970-1990" can be found here:

https://muse.jhu.edu/article/819828

New Job Posting - Forecast Analyst Position

Julia Wolf — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 03:41:56 GMT

(Shared with SDA by David Swanson)

The Population Group within Washington State’s Office of Financial Management is recruiting for a Forecast Analyst position (see position overview below). Please help us spread the word by sharing this announcement with colleagues that may be interested.

As the Forecast Analyst, you will be part of a team that produces a variety of population estimates and forecasts at the state, county and sub-county levels. You will use your experience, knowledge and professional skills to lead OFM’s annexation and boundary certification functions working closely with local governments, state agencies and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Our division conducts research on a variety of issues related to the state budget, public policy and demographics. Your job would be within our Population Unit, which develops official state and local population estimates and projections that the state can use for certain state revenues, growth management and other planning functions. As the official partner of the U.S. Census Bureau for Washington, the Population Unit distributes key information about the characteristics of Washington’s population and housing. We also guide a variety of stakeholders on how they can access and use demographic information.

If interested in this position please see the job posting for more details. We are also recruiting for a Senior Forecast Analyst position. If you have any questions about either position, please contact Mike Mohrman (Mike.Mohrman@OFM.WA.GOV).

How Can Demographers Contribute to Alleviating the COVID-19 Pandemic and Researching It? (Part II)

Julia Wolf — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 14:36:00 GMT

(13 December 2021)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"The Cost of Trying to Help: How Many Patient-Contact Hours Have Been Lost Due to COVID-19 Deaths of Health Care Professionals?"

(21 December 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

(13 December 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"The Thanksgiving Surge: How Fared Whatcom County?"

(19 November 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"Drilling Deeper into Whatcom County: COVID-19 & Political Orientation"

(16 November 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

(23 July 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"Republican Leaning States Take the Lead!"
David Swanson and Eric Tyberg find that the 30 Republican-leaning states (those carried by Trump in 2016) now lead the 21 Democratic-leaning states (including D.C., those carried by Clinton) in total Covid-19 cases and case rates. As of April 1st, the Democratic-leaning states led in both these categories. Fueling the high rates of increase in Republican-leaning states are the rush to re-open (or to have never closed), a disdain for mask-wearing and social distancing and consumption of misinformation from Fox News.
"Update on the COVID-19 Warning System for San Juan County"

(5 July 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"Is "Being Republican" a Risk to One's Health and the Health of Others?"

(27 June 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"Revisiting the Estimation of Unconfirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Whatcom County"

New Job Posting - University of Virginia - Researcher and Project Lead on Aging

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:48:58 GMT

Link to full job description and application.

The Demographics Research Group at the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service invites bright, innovative, and motivated individuals to join our creative and collegial team as a Researcher and Project Lead on Aging. The project, sponsored by the Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), involves providing comprehensive demographic services to the 25 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) throughout Virginia on an annual basis.

The main responsibilities of the project lead for the DARS contract will include

Conducting high quality data research on the senior population in Virginia
Writing research articles and reports that are rigorous but accessible
Presenting research findings at conferences and workshops
Providing excellent customer service to the client by responding to ad hoc requests in a timely and professional manner
Developing and delivering data workshops for AAA staff to help them increase their data knowledge and skills
Supervising student research assistants

The successful candidate will also contribute to the work of the demographics team who serve public and private sector clients by providing top-quality research on a wide variety of topics, by producing concise data-driven narratives to inform policy and programs, and by visualizing data in ways that have attracted attention and been published in a variety of formats across the nation.

Members of our team, who work both individually and collaboratively, produce population estimates & projections, school enrollment forecasts, interactive maps, special analyses as specified in each contract, research briefs, reports, and blog posts. In addition, client service includes consulting with clients to identify data needs, attention to client relations, presentations, assisting clients with applying data to their policy and program priorities, and interacting with the media. The Demographics Research Group provides a stimulating, supportive environment and bountiful growth opportunities for self-motivated, talented individuals.

Nestled at the foot of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, only two hours from Washington D.C., in one of America’s “best places to live,” the University of Virginia offers an ideal environment for intellectual inquiry, opportunities to interact with others at the forefront of innovation, and a widely-recognized high quality of life.

RESEARCHER AND PROJECT LEAD ON AGING POSITION DETAILS

This is a full-time, 12-month research position. While grant-funded, our group’s record of maintaining adequate grant support provides a measure of security.

To read the full job description and to apply:

Internal Candidates: Apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for ‘Researcher and Project Lead on Aging’ (or the position #: R0029760)
External Candidates: : Please visit the UVA job board https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs, and search for ‘Researcher and Project Lead on Aging’ (or the position #: R0029760)
All candidates must include a resume, statement of interest, writing sample, 3 references, and a willingness to complete a data skills test if selected as a finalist

New Job Posting - Arkansas Economic Development Institute - Applied Demographer

Julia Wolf — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:48:25 GMT

A PDF of the information below can be found clicking here.
Please click here for the link to the job application.

Arkansas Economic Development Institute
Applied Demographer

The Position

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Knowledge of research methods and techniques in demographic estimation and forecasting
Knowledge of techniques in estimating population migration
Knowledge of Census Bureau data and methodologies
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access
Knowledge of statistical software (R, Stata, SAS, etc.)
Ability to be punctual, professional, and self-motivated
Ability to meet deadlines ahead of time
Ability to work on multiple projects at a time
Ability to communicate orally and in writing
Ability to deal tactfully with clients
Ability to respond proficiently to media interviews and inquiries
Ability to explain advanced methodologies in easy-to-understand terms
Skilled in using advanced demographic techniques to develop databases and models for producing estimates and projections
Skilled in conducting research on demographic topics
Skilled in making presentations to a variety of audiences

Questions about the position should be directed to Mr. Jim Youngquist (jlyoungquist@ualr.edu).

Call for Applications: Co-Editor-in-Chief - Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR)

Julia Wolf — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:33:01 GMT

Click here for a PDF version of the message below.

Call for Applications
Co-Editor-in-Chief
Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR)
Co-Editors-in-Chief: Corey Sparks and Kara Joyner

The Southern Demographic Association (SDA) is looking for a new Co-Editor-in-Chief of Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) to begin a three-year term starting in January of 2022. PRPR uses a staggered co-editorship to ease the transition into the position. The new coeditor will work with a current co-editor (Dr. Kara Joyner) for a year until the next co-editor is selected.

Responsibilities

Continue publishing high-quality manuscripts on diverse topics across a variety of contexts
Determine which manuscripts merit circulation for external review, secure reviewers who can provide expert feedback, make editorial decisions, and write decision letters
Recruit population scientists to join the editorial board
Solicit applications for editors of special issues
Communicate regularly with production staff, co-editor, editorial board, authors, and reviewers
Attend the PAA and SDA Meetings yearly to meet with the SDA Board of Directors and the Springer representative

Selection Criteria

Current position in an academic, government, or other institution
Strong publication record, including publications in demographic journals
Extensive experience reviewing manuscripts
Support for the co-editor from their institution (i.e., yearly funding for a course release and/or a graduate student to serve as managing editor)

Deadline: December 5, 2021, but the SDA will begin reviewing candidates as applications are submitted.

Submit your letter of intent and CV to Dr. Johnelle Sparks (Johnelle.Sparks@utsa.edu), the SDA President. Please include the following information in your letter:

Vision for the journal
Strategies for enhancing the visibility of the journal
Time to devote to journal and support provided by your institution

Cohort Change Ratios and their Applications

Julia Wolf — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:54:26 GMT

Springer Nature made a video advertisement of the 2017 book Cohort Change Ratios and their Applications by Jack Baker, David A. Swanson, Jeff Tayman, and Lucky M. Tedrow.

Click HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCfYPPPekAo)

New Job Posting - Assistant Professor Position in the Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)

Julia Wolf — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:02:42 GMT

Click here for a PDF version of this post.

The Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the areas of race/ethnicity, aging/gerontology, and health disparities.

The successful applicant will:

(1) Contribute to one or more of the following areas of department strength: aging and the life course, criminology, demography, family, health, religion, and social inequality.

(2) Provide teaching and service to undergraduate and graduate programs in the Department of Sociology and the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP), including the newly proposed undergraduate B.S. program in Health, Aging & Society (HAS), the collaborative PhD program in Applied Demography, and a proposed interdisciplinary PhD program in HCaP.

(3) Teach existing courses in race/ethnicity and health (e.g., medical sociology, health disparities) and/or aging (e.g., gerontology, health in adolescence and adulthood) and eventually develop new courses in these areas and other areas of departmental need.

(4) Work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population and be committed to assisting the University’s commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Applicants are required to:

(1) Hold a Ph.D. (ABDs will be considered) in Sociology or Gerontology

(2) Provide evidence of a scholarly research agenda, a record of publications, and potential for external funding in the area of race and ethnicity and health disparities and/or aging/gerontology

(3) Have teaching experience, a commitment to instructional excellence, and ability to perform the annual standard 2-2 teaching load.

Applicants must submit the following to UTSA Human Resources at https://jobs.utsa.edu/:

(1) A cover letter that describes credentials, research, teaching, service, and evidence of diversity in research and teaching

(2) A current curriculum vita (CV)

(3) Personal statement on research, teaching, and diversity

(4) Copy of graduate transcripts

(5) One sample of published scholarly work

(6) A sample syllabus for a course taught or proposed by the applicant

(7) Teaching evaluations (if available or other evidence of course instruction)

(8) Three names and email addresses of references

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire.

UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Terrence Hill (terrence.hill@utsa.edu).

New Job Posting - Non-tenure Track Teaching Assistant Professor Position in the Department of Sociology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (to begin Fall 2022)

Julia Wolf — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:16:30 GMT

The Department of Sociology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a non-tenure track teaching assistant professor to start in Fall 2022. We seek a candidate with teaching expertise in data science and research methods, who can contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction and develop a data science track in our online Applied Sociology Master’s program.

Please click the following link for more information: Job Description: ASA Job#17120

New Job Posting - Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position at Washington State University (to begin Fall 2022)

Julia Wolf — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:03:10 GMT

Hello colleagues and friends,

Please help spread the word and tell your students about a unique tenure-track Assistant Professor position at WSU to begin Fall, 2022. Brief description below, I am happy to discuss or put you or your students in touch with the Sociology faculty on the search committee.

The Departments of Human Development and Sociology and The Program in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at Washington State University invite applications for a nine-month, full-time, permanent tenure-track position in Black Families and Health Equity at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 16, 2022. Candidates should have a research focus on health equity in and related to Black families that seeks to address structural barriers and conditions. The conception of health for this interdisciplinary position is intentionally flexible, including physical, mental, and social-emotional health. Research and teaching interests may include, but are not limited to, expertise in areas such as reproductive justice, sexual and reproductive health (SRH), care work, family health, feminist/queer kinship, or health across the lifespan, among others. We especially welcome applications from scholars taking intersectional and qualitative approaches.

The position will have a single tenure home in either Human Development or Sociology and carry affiliate status in WGSS. The position, located on the Pullman campus, is part of a WSU faculty cluster hire initiative in the scholarship and teaching about racism and social inequality, with a focus in this cycle on health inequities and health justice.

To apply, visit https://www.wsujobs.com and search for R-1432.

Review of applicants will begin September 15.

Justin T. Denney, PhD
Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Sociology
William Julius Wilson Distinguished Professor
College of Arts and Sciences
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-4020
Phone: 509-335-7516
Web: https://soc.wsu.edu/denney-justin/

Articles on Disclosure Avoidance (Part II)

Julia Wolf — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:41:01 GMT

(Click "Read more" below for July 23, 2021 update and link to Part I)

Articles and resources provided May 20, 2021 by Beth Jarosz and SDA Board

The Census Bureau's resources: (link)
You can find easy-to access data for your own analyses at NHGIS (link). We encourage you to conduct analyses in May 2021, as the deadline for feedback on redistricting data products is May 28, 2021.
The Census2020Now page offers a variety of resources and perspectives: (link)
CNSTAT held a workshop on the initial demonstration data. You can find CNSTAT workshop materials (presentations and recordings) (link) and report (link).

(Notes: These resources will remain at top of this thread for context. We changed the news series title to "disclosure avoidance" rather than "differential privacy" since DP is just one step in the DAS framework.)

Click here for a link to Part I of Articles on Disclosure Avoidance

(Updated July 23, 2021)

Article provided by Richelle L. Winkler, Jaclyn L. Butler, Katherine J. Curtis, and David Egan-Robertson

Click here for an online link or click here for a PDF of their article "Differential Privacy and the Accuracy of County-Level Net Migration Estimates" published in Population Research and Policy Review
- This paper analyzes the impact of DP on the accuracy of county level net migration estimates by five-year age group and Hispanic origin. Constructing net migration estimates for the 2010-2020 period would extend a popular dataset that goes back to the 1950s (netmigration.wisc.edu). Based on demonstration data released in spring 2020, net migration estimates by five-year age groups would only be accurate enough for use in about half of U.S. counties. Inaccuracies are larger in counties with populations less than 50,000, among age groups 65 and over, and among Hispanics. The higher epsilon the Census Bureau decided on in June 2021, should improve accuracy, but ultimately, the ability to generate accurate net migration estimates at the same level of detail as in the past (age-sex-race-Hispanic origin) will depend on the allocation of the privacy loss budget in the Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC) file.

Articles on Disclosure Avoidance (Part I)

Julia Wolf — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 21:40:00 GMT

(Click "Read more" below for a July 14, 2021 update and link to Part II)

Articles and resources provided May 20, 2021 by Beth Jarosz and SDA Board

The Census Bureau's resources: (link)
You can find easy-to access data for your own analyses at NHGIS (link). We encourage you to conduct analyses in May 2021, as the deadline for feedback on redistricting data products is May 28, 2021.
The Census2020Now page offers a variety of resources and perspectives: (link)
CNSTAT held a workshop on the initial demonstration data. You can find CNSTAT workshop materials (presentations and recordings) (link) and report (link).

(Updated July 14, 2021)

Click here for a link to Part II of Articles on Disclosure Avoidance

(Updated June 27, 2021)

Working paper contributed by Steven Ruggles and David Van Riper

Click here for a link to the working paper "The Role of Chance in the Census Bureau Database Reconstruction Experiment"

(Updated June 22, 2021)

Articles contributed by Alexis R. Santos

1. How differential privacy will impact our understanding of health disparities in the United States (https://www.pnas.org/content/117/24/13405)

Using the 2010 decennial counts produced with proposed differential privacy and traditional techniques, we evaluate how the implementation of differential privacy can affect understandings of mortality rates by obscuring accurate denominators. We find that the implementation of differential privacy will produce dramatic changes in population counts for racial/ethnic minorities in small areas and less urban settings, significantly altering knowledge about health disparities in mortality.

1b. Census differential privacy products — implications for health disparities research (https://medium.com/@alexisrsantos/census-differential-privacy-products-implications-for-health-disparities-research-5d56159a7165)

I replicate the analysis published in Santos, Howard and Verdery (2020) using a second specification of the demonstration product. The revised demonstration products continue to perform well for the total population and non-Hispanic whites. The results continue to show substantial variation in artificial changes in population counts and mortality rate estimates for non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics. Since the main conclusions of the article published in PNAS remain with the revised demonstration product I think we need more time to evaluate the implementation of DP and the implications of its implementation in Census 2020 tabulation and subsequent census products.

2. Differential Privacy in the 2020 Census Will Distort COVID-19 Rates (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2378023121994014)

Using empirical COVID-19 mortality curves, the authors show that differential privacy will introduce substantial distortion in COVID-19 mortality rates, sometimes causing mortality rates to exceed 100 percent, hindering our ability to understand the pandemic. This distortion is particularly large for population groupings with fewer than 1,000 persons: 40 percent of all county-level age-sex groupings and 60 percent of race groupings. The U.S. Census Bureau should consider a larger privacy budget, and data users should consider pooling data to minimize differential privacy’s distortion.

3. How differential privacy will affect our understanding of population growth in the United States (https://osf.io/preprints/socarxiv/pmux7/)

We test the potential impact of this change in disclosure avoidance systems to the tracking of population growth and distribution using county-level population counts. We ask how population counts produced under the differential privacy algorithm might lead to different conclusions regarding population growth for the total population and three major racial/ethnic groups in comparison to counts produced using the traditional methods. Our results suggest that the implementation of differential privacy, as proposed, will impact our understanding of population changes in the US. We find potential for overstating and understating growth and decline, with these effects being more pronounced for non-Hispanic blacks and Hispanics, as well as for non-metropolitan counties

4. Proposed U.S. Census Bureau Differential Privacy Method is Biased Against Rural and Non-white Populations (Tom Mueller and Alexis R. Santos) (https://osf.io/preprints/socarxiv/69mtk/)

We investigate how the proposed differential privacy method alters population counts for the total population and ethnoracial groups with emphasis in rural-urban continuum codes and regional divisions of the United States. We found, with both levels of epsilon (4.5 and 12.2), substantial variation for ethnoracial population counts by levels of rurality and regional subdivisions. For Hispanics, non-Hispanic blacks, and non-Hispanic American Indians we find that the proposed disclosure avoidance system, at both epsilon levels, results in highly variable estimates of population growth.

5. Changes in Census Data Will Affect Our Understanding of Infant Health (Alexis R. Santos)
(https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/23780231211023642)

This data visualization illustrates how the implementation of the proposed disclosure avoidance system, which relies on differential privacy, affects infant mortality rate estimation. Results indicate that infant mortality rates produced using the proposed DAS are different from those produced using the traditional methods, with higher variation observed for nonmetropolitan counties and areas with smaller populations. The results add on to my two previous studies (items 1 and 2) that illustrate how the implementation obscures our understanding of health disparities in the United States.

(Updated June 9, 2021)

Articles and resources provided by David A. Swanson

Click here for a link to "The Fundamental Flaw in Synthetic Microdata: A Simple Example." The US Census Bureau is examining the possibility of creating “synthetic microdata sets” to be used by researchers in place of the “PUMS” (Public Use Microdata Sample) files now being made available. Along with others, I believe that this is a mistake. These synthetic data sets will be created from “real” data by modeling the relationships in the latter and then using the models to generate values in the former. There is a fundamental flaw in this approach: Those attempting to use a synthetic microdata set will have no idea of the relationships in the “real” data underlying the synthetic microdata and the form(s) of the model(s) applied to former to create the latter.
Click here for a link to "Census Bureau Sets Key Parameters to Protect Privacy in 2020 Census Results" on the United States Census Bureau website.
Click here for a link to "Census Releases Guidelines for Controversial Privacy Tool" by Mike Schneider, Associated Press.

(Updated June 7, 2021)

Article provided by Teresa A. Sullivan and Qian Cai

Click here for a link to the article "Differential Privacy and the Upcoming Process of Redistricting" published in Sabato's Crystal Ball

(Updated June 4, 2021)

Article and brief description contributed by Margo Anderson

Click here for a Research Gate link to "Redistricting Criteria and Testing the Adequacy of the the 2020 Census Disclosure Avoidance System." This is a response to the Census Bureau's April 28, 2021 Disclosure Avoidance System Demonstration Products in light of other responses submitted to the U.S. Census Bureau. It focuses on the adequacy of the the 2020 Census Disclosure Avoidance System to meet the standard legal requirements for redistricting and voting rights enforcement.

(Updated June 3, 2021)

Information provided by David Van Riper

IPUMS created state-level summaries of differences between census block counts in the 2010 Decennial Census and the recently released 2021-04-28 demonstration data. Click here to access.

(Updated June 2, 2021)

Paper written by Christopher T. Kenny, Shiro Kuriwaki, Cory McCartan, Evan Rosenman, Tyler Simko, and Kosuke Imai

Click here for a blog-style post on their paper "Impact of the Census Disclosure Avoidance System on Redistricting"
Click here for a direct link to the same paper

(Updated May 30, 2021)

Analysis files and feedback letters provided by Mike Mohrman

Click here for the direct link to their feedback letter.
Click here for all of their analysis files, and previous feedback letters. They are under the ‘Impacts of privacy protections’ section of their ‘2020 census data quality and accuracy’ page.

(Updated May 27, 2021)

Article written by Mike Schneider and provided by David A. Swanson

Click here for the link to a story in The Washington Post on the U.S. Census Bureau's plan to use "synthetic data" for ACS PUMS entitled "Census Bureau's use of 'synthetic data' worries researchers"
Click here for the article via AP News if you encounter a paywall with the previous link.

(Updated May 25, 2021)

The following is contributed by Michael Cline

Click here for an overview comparing differential privacy to the original Summary File.

Report contributed by William P. O'Hare

Click here for the description of the report "Analysis of Census Bureau's April 2021 Differential Privacy Demonstration Product: Implications for Data on Children" posted on the Count All Kids website. The link to the full report is on the website at the end of the description.

(Updated May 19, 2021)

Articles provided by David A. Swanson

There’s a move afoot to change the way the Census Bureau presents its findings; they say it will protect privacy. Intrepid writer and statistician, David Swanson, explains the problems with that. See his article, “The Census: Protecting Privacy versus Creating Useless Data"
Here is a link to a paper on the effect of Differential Privacy on census block population numbers in Alaska. It is by David A. Swanson, Tom Bryan, and Rich Sewell and compares the change in accuracy in going from an earlier (higher level of privacy protection) to the latest "demonstration product" released by the Census Bureau on April 28th (lower level of privacy protection). It will be presented at the Symposium on Data Science and Statistics on June 4th.
Here is another link to a study of the effects of Differential Privacy on census block populations in Mississippi. It is by David A. Swanson and Ron Cossman and like the Alaska paper (link here and within the first bullet point linked article), it takes into account the change in accuracy in going from a higher to lower level of privacy protection. It has been accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Statistical Association this summer.

Southern Demographic News - Call for Papers and Awards - SDA Annual Meeting

Julia Wolf — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:41:46 GMT

Click here for the Spring 2021 edition of SDA's newsletter, Southern Demographic News!

More information about the 2021 SDA Annual Meeting and its Call for Papers and Awards are included in this edition.

Click here for the abstract submission form for the 2021 SDA Annual Meeting!

Newsletter contributions are always welcome! Please send any to news@sda-demography.org

Call for Papers for the Journal of Elder Policy, Issue 4, 2021

Julia Wolf — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:01:26 GMT

Older adults' perspectives on service needs and policy experience

Call for Papers for the Journal of Elder Policy, Issue 4, 2021

Editor-in-Chief: Eva Kahana PhD

Distinguished University Professor, Case Western Reserve University

Abstracts of 500 words are due by May 1, 2021.

Full papers (8000 -10000 words) due by Aug 15, 2021.

Older adults, whether aging in the community or in congregate settings are often recipients of services or benefits reflecting policies. While there is a large literature that focuses on programs and services aimed to benefit older adults, there has not been much exploration of the perceptions and experiences of older adults with entitlements and services.

To what extent do the services provided actually meet the needs of the older adults? Do they do so in a way that preserves the dignity of the person? Are there better policies that can benefit older adults?

To address these important questions, the Journal of Elder Policy is issuing a call for papers that examine older adults’ perspectives on service needs, service and policy experience. We welcome both empirical (qualitative and quantitative) and conceptual papers from diverse disciplines.

Topics may include but are not limited to:

· Experiences and perspectives of services (e.g. transportation, meal services, health, home care)
· Examples of positive program and service experiences of older adults
· Negative outcomes of well-meaning service policies
· Perceived needs vs. services provided for older adults
· Unintended harms of current policies
· Lived experiences of service recipients and their caregivers

Authors should send a 500 word abstract related to their paper by May 1 to Managing Assistant Editor, Kaitlyn Langendoerfer (kxb289@case.edu)

The Journal of Elder Policy is an Open Access Journal sponsored by Policy Studies Organization. There is no publication fee. All articles will be peer reviewed.

More information about the Aims and Scope of the journal can be found here: https://journalofelderpolicy.org/

A PDF version of this announcement can be found by clicking HERE.

New Job Posting - Applied Demographer at the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government

Julia Wolf — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 20:46:24 GMT

The University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government is seeking to hire an Applied Demographer.

Please click HERE for more information.

Job posting information provided by:

Greg Wilson

Carl Vinson Institute of Government | Workforce Development & Economic Analysis Unit Manager

University of Georgia

201 N. Milledge Avenue | Athens, GA 30602

Mobile: 706-338-0657

gjwilson@uga.edu | www.cviog.uga.edu

New Job Posting - (2 positions) Socioeconomic Analyst II at the Center for Business and Economic Research at The University of Alabama

Julia Wolf — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:42:13 GMT

This job posting is for two Socioeconomic Analyst II positions at the Center for Business and Economic Research at The University of Alabama.

We are looking for someone with experience in demographic analysis and development of population projections, economic data analysis and interpretation, socioeconomic research, technical writing, and editing. We are looking for someone with a curious mind and someone who is willing to learn.

In addition, this is a great position for someone with a master's or public sector experience.

The position closes on April 8, 2021.

Below is a link to the post:

https://staffjobs.ua.edu/en-us/job/512572/socioeconomic-analyst-ii-512572

The Center for Business and Economic Research, Culverhouse College of Business, University of Alabama is seeking two Socioeconomic Analysts who specialize in complex demographic analysis and economic data analysis and interpretation, population projections, socioeconomic research, technical writing, and editing. The position holder will collect, format, and analyze data in order to write economic and demographic reports that cover issues that impact the state of Alabama. Application deadline 4/8/2021. Visit UA’s employment website at jobs.ua.edu for more information and to apply. The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected vets and individuals with disabilities.

If you know someone who would be a good fit for this position, please encourage the person to apply and to reach out to me if they have any questions.

Nyesha C. Black, Ph.D.
Director of Demographics
Assistant Research Personnel

Center for Business and Economics Research
The University of Alabama
Phone 205-348-3757 | Mobile 205-712-6478
ncblack@cba.ua.edu | http://cber.culverhouse.ua.edu/

Job Announcement: Director of SSRC at Mississippi State University

Julia Wolf — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:43:27 GMT

Please click here to view the job announcement for the Director of the SSRC at Mississippi State University.

Population Research Discovery Seminars - Partition Theorem in Populations and its Role in Determining the Stationary Status of a Population

Julia Wolf — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:19:14 GMT

Click this link for more information about the CSDE Seminar Series.

Partition Theorem in Populations and its Role in Determining the Stationary Status of a Population

Arni Rao, Professor & Director of Laboratory for Theory and Mathematical Modeling, Division of Infectious Diseases, Medical College of Georgia

Moderated by:

David Swanson, Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology at University of California, Riverside

Register for Zoom Seminar HERE

02/19/2021
12:30-1:30 PM PT

The Net Reproductive Rate (NRR) in demography is often used to compute the population replacement rate. The time sensitiveness of NRR in demography concerning determining the statitionary status of a population is questioned. To what extent partition theorem in the population can provide timely status on the stationary component of a population is explained. Mathematical perspectives of the stationary population will be discussed.

Dr. Arni Rao conducted research and/or taught at several institutions, such as the Indian Institute of Science, University of Oxford, Indian Statistical Institute and the University of Guelph. His mathematical models for HIV/AIDS helped in the national policies in India. His works on deep-learning algorithms in infertility data, blockchain technology with hybrid models, epidemiological policies, and Chicken Walk Models are widely discussed for their practical value. Rao’s other noted contributions include his fundamental theorem in stationary population models (Rao-Carey Theorem), Partition Theorem in Populations, and Artificial Intelligence Model for COVID-19 Identification.

Winter 2021 Dickson Lecture by David A. Swanson

Julia Wolf — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 22:27:21 GMT

Please join us for the upcoming Edward A. Dickson Emeritus/a Lecture Talk Series. Each year three retired UCR faculty are awarded Edward A. Dickson Professorships to support their research, teaching, or public service activities. In the year following their awards, Dickson Professors give public presentations of their work sponsored jointly by the UCR Emeriti Association and Retirees’ Association.

"The Accuracy of Hamilton-Perry Population Projections for Census Tracts in the United States"

Presenter: Dickson awardee David A. Swanson

Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Time: 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: All lectures meet online via Zoom.

Join the Zoom Meeting:

https://ucr.zoom.us/j/92846252979?pwd=bnNGamMxaHpUK1lhWEtIYkVia2Mrdz09

Meeting ID: 928 4625 2979

Passcode: 862652

The paper underling the talk is available via "online first" at Population Research and Policy Review:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11113-020-09601-y

For more information, please view the attached event flyer.

Postdoc 2021-2022, Berkeley Population Center

Julia Wolf — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 23:12:36 GMT

We want to let you know that we will be appointing several postdoctoral fellows for the 2021-2022 academic year (with possibility of renewal), start date flexible.

Two of them will be NIA T32 postdocs (you can see the now expired but descriptive advertisement here: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02266 - with two caveats: the PhD degree must be conferred at time of appointment, not application, and for these positions the applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

We also have one or more postdoc opportunities with the CenSoc project (censoc.berkeley.edu,) although a T32 postdoc could also work on CenSoc. Unlike the T32 postdocs, one does not need to be a US citizen for the CenSoc postdoc.

Please let your advanced grad students know about these opportunities. Interested persons should send a cover letter describing research interests and specifying which postdoc opportunity(ies) that are of interest, with a CV, and use a subject heading of 'Postdoc 2021-2022' to popcenter@demog.berkeley.edu.

We will begin reviewing submitted documents on February 1, 2021.
Thanks!
Leora

Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director, Berkeley Population Center
360 Barrows Hall
(of) 510-643-1270 | (m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu

Call for Abstracts: 2021 ACS Data Users Conference (#ACSConf21)

Julia Wolf — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:37:10 GMT

Call for Abstracts: 2021 ACS Data Users Conference (#ACSConf21)

The 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) Data Users Conference will be held virtually on May 19-20, 2021. The conference will bring together ACS data users and U.S. Census Bureau staff to share information about key ACS data issues and applications. The conference will include:

Contributed presentations by ACS data users
Invited plenary sessions
Breakout sessions
Lightning sessions
Informal roundtable discussions

Registration for the conference will be free for all participants.

View the abstract submission form or visit the conference website for more information.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS 12:00 PM EST ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2020

Inviting Applications for ACS Data Users Group Steering Committee

Julia Wolf — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:36:43 GMT

Inviting Applications for ACS Data Users Group Steering Committee

In partnership with the Population Reference Bureau (PRB), the U.S. Census Bureau is soliciting applications for membership in an ACS Data Users Group (DUG) Steering Committee. The DUG Steering Committee’s main responsibility will be to improve data users' understanding of the value and utility of ACS data. In addition, the DUG Steering Committee will inform PRB and Census Bureau staff about the concerns of ACS data users and will provide feedback on ACS-related activities, data products, dissemination channels, and/or methodology.

To learn more and to apply, visit the ACS Online Community website.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS 12:00 PM EST ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020

New Job Posting - Postdoctoral Research Associate - Bridge to the Faculty in Sociology (Job ID 139356)

Julia Wolf — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:31:22 GMT

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Bridge to the Faculty in Sociology (Job ID 139356)

Department: LAS/Sociology

Category: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Location: Chicago

Close Date: 12/04/2020

Description: The University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for a Sociology Bridge to the Faculty Postdoctoral Research Associate in Race and Health, beginning August 16^th, 2021.

Program Goals: The Bridge to the Faculty Postdoctoral Research Associate program seeks to advance diversity on the permanent faculty level by encouraging the recruitment, retention, and promotion of outstanding scholars from different backgrounds, with an emphasis on attracting individuals from groups who have been historically underrepresented. The determined goal of this program is to recruit, mentor, and support the transition of outstanding candidates from postdoctoral assignments to research active, tenure track faculty members. UIC strongly encourages applications from individuals who have demonstrated a background and/or record of scholarship that will best support UIC’s diverse student body. UIC is among the nation’s top five most diverse campuses and is designated a Minority Serving Institution (MSI). UIC is located just outside downtown Chicago and is a comprehensive, urban, public, Research 1 university with access to state-of-the-art research facilities. The UIC Sociology department is diverse, engages in public sociology, draws on and exhibits expertise in multiple research methods, and studies the intersection of multiple inequalities. Information about the Department of Sociology can be found at https://soc.uic.edu/.

Position: Research Areas: The ideal candidate will specialize in the study of health and race. These are critical areas of inquiry for the department as we seek to meet student and research demand. We may also consider those scholars specializing in health without a specific race focus. The successful candidate must have completed a PhD in Sociology or related field within the past five years – no earlier than August 15, 2017 and no later than August 15, 2021. Postdoctoral research associates are expected to teach one course per year and to maintain an active research program. This is a full-time position and includes a competitive salary and benefits package. Subject to satisfactory performance in the first year, applicants can be re-appointed for a second year (with University approval). Successful post-doctoral associates will then have the opportunity to transition to faculty starting in the 2023-2024 academic year. In addition to mentorship within Sociology, fellows will participate in a cohort-based mentoring experience through the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity, where they will have the opportunity to meet other Bridge to the Faculty Fellows. The Bridge to the Faculty Fellowship is funded by the Chancellor’s Office, and administered through the Office of the Provost.

To Apply: For full consideration, candidates should submit the on-line applications with the names and email addresses of 3 references by December 4, 2020.

Applicants should submit materials to https://jobs.uic.edu. Applications should include:

1. A cover letter that includes information about how the applicant’s scholarly research agenda focuses on race and health and contributes to core areas of strength in our department as well as a statement on teaching philosophy.

2. A curriculum vitae.

3. A statement of commitment to and experiences with advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service.

4. 2 writing samples, limited to 40 pages or less for each.

For further information about the search, please contact the chair of the search committee, Claire Decoteau, at decoteau@uic.edu.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

New Job Posting - Socioeconomic Analyst II at the Center for Business and Economic Research at The University of Alabama

Julia Wolf — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:21:39 GMT

The position is for a Socioeconomic Analyst II at the Center for Business and Economic Research at The University of Alabama.

In general, we are looking for someone with experience in demographic analysis and development of population projections, economic data analysis and interpretation, socioeconomic research, technical writing, and editing.

Below is a link to the post:

https://staffjobs.ua.edu/en-us/job/511652/socioeconomic-analyst-ii-511652

If you know someone who would be a good fit for this position, please encourage the person to apply and to reach out to me if they have any questions.

Nyesha C. Black, Ph.D.
Director of Demographics
Assistant Research Personnel

Center for Business and Economics Research
The University of Alabama
Phone 205-348-3757 | Mobile 205-712-6478
ncblack@cba.ua.edu | http://cber.culverhouse.ua.edu/

First PAA Applied Demography Conference!

Julia Wolf — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 21:06:00 GMT

Updated information:

The deadline for submissions is October 12, 2020.

Click this link for the Call for Papers.

This first Applied Demography Conference, hosted by PAA in conjunction with the Committee on Applied Demography, will take place virtually February 2-4, 2021.

Click this link for more information!

PhenX COVID-19 Crowdsourcing Effort

Julia Wolf — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:36:08 GMT

The deadline for the survey to help NIH establish standard data collection protocols for COVID-19 research has been extended to Friday, August 14, 2020!

Help Establish Standard Data Collection Protocols for COVID-19 Research

Contribute to the PhenX COVID-19 Crowdsourcing Effort by participating in a short, anonymous survey. This activity should take you 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Your response will help PhenX create collections of recommended measurement protocols for COVID-19 research.

Click here to begin!

Collaborators in the PhenX COVID-19 project include the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the National Library of Medicine (NLM), and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). Disaster Research Response (DR2) serves as a repository for disaster-related data collection tools, including COVID-19 surveys. The PhenX Toolkit is a catalog of recommended measurement protocols suitable for use in a variety of research study designs involving human participants.

Funding

PhenX is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Genomic Resource Grant (U41HG007050) from the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) with current or prior funding support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), and the Tobacco Regulatory Science Program (TRSP).

US Census Bureau Opportunities - Pathways Recent Graduates

Julia Wolf — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:18:51 GMT

The US Census Bureau’s Demographic Programs Directorate has 3 new job announcements for Pathways Recent Graduate opportunities, which are found on USAJOBS.gov. The Demographic Programs Directorate has 5 divisions and over 75 branches.

The vacancy announcements listed below opened on August 10, 2020 and will close at 11:59 p.m., EDT on August 21, 2020, or when 100 applications are received, whichever comes first.

Announcement Number: ADDP-2020-0019

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill multiple GS-1530-07 Statistician positions in the Demographic Programs Directorate.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/575673200

Announcement Number: ADDP-2020-0020

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill multiple GS-1530-09 Statistician positions in the Demographic Programs Directorate.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/575673900

Announcement Number: ADDP-2020-0021

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill multiple GS-1530-11 Statistician positions in the Demographic Programs Directorate.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/575674900

Applicants can preview the vacancy questions by clicking on the link at the bottom of the Qualifications and Evaluations section of each announcement.

Applicants applying to these announcements should read the "who may apply" section carefully to determine their eligibility/area of consideration.

The Demographic Programs Directorate:

The Demographic Programs Directorate provides relevant and accurate information on the size, distribution, and characteristics of the nation's population, income and poverty, and housing. In addition to having a vital role in the Decennial Census, Demo is responsible for a vast array of surveys and data products that fill the nation's need for current information between censuses. We provide information for policy decisions to promote the economic and social well-being of the United States.

Additionally, the Directorate is responsible for: gathering international demographic data; providing survey and statistical services to other government agencies, such as survey design, data collection, and data processing; maintaining strong partnerships with sponsors and stakeholders; and designing and marketing new products that meet national and international information needs.

All interested candidates are invited to apply. Please forward to others who may be interested.

Dave Zaslow, Economist
Demographic and Economic Studies Branch, International Programs, Population Division
U.S. Census Bureau
301-763-6195

census.gov | @uscensusbureau
Shape your future. START HERE > 2020census.gov

Southern Demographic News

Julia Wolf — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:06:18 GMT

Click here for the Spring 2020 edition of SDA's newsletter, Southern Demographic News!

Newsletter contributions are always welcome! Please send any to news@sda-demography.org

Call for Proposals: Special PRPR Issue

Julia Wolf — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 21:54:27 GMT

POPULATION RESEARCH AND POLICY REVIEW

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: SPECIAL ISSUE

Deadline: December 1, 2020

Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) welcomes proposals for its next Special Issue. PRPR typically publishes one Special Issue (SI) each year. The next SI will include around five empirical papers together with an introductory editorial that provides a more overarching synthesis of the individual contributions.

Submission of proposals

the title of the special issue
the names and affiliations of the guest editor(s)
the names and affiliations of the contributing authors
a one-page summary of the theme, overarching aim, timeliness and innovativeness of the SI for publication in PRPR. It should be shown that the different papers fit together as a coherent SI.
all titles and (half page) abstracts of the SI paper contributions

Procedure and responsibilities of the guest editor(s)

If you have any further queries, please contact PRPR editors-in-chief Kara Joyner and Corey Sparks.

Click this link for a PDF of the above information.

SDA Census Support Letter

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:34:42 GMT

The following letter was sent to Senators Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer on August 5, 2020, to provide SDA's perspective on recent changes to the operations of the 2020 Census. A PDF of the letter is available here.

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Dear Senators McConnell and Schumer,

Since its foundation in the 1970s, the Southern Demographic Association (SDA) has supported demographic programs of educational institutions, research organizations, and state and local governments throughout the Southern U.S. SDA is composed of demographers working in private industry, in government, in non-profit organizations, and in educational settings. As users of Census data, we are concerned about the recent decision to shorten the 2020 Census response period to September 30, 2020 from the previous published date of October 31, 2020, and urge you to include imperative language in the next Senate COVID relief package (HEALS Act) that would extend the statutory reporting deadlines for the 2020 Census by four months.

Owing to its racial/ethnic diversity combined with areas of extreme poverty and the extensive and varied geographies in which our populations are located, the 2020 Census self-response rates in the South and for most of our states lag that of the rest of the country. Thus, a count cut short risks impacting our member states’ representation in Congress and risks muting the voices of diverse communities including Black, Latinx, Asian, American Indian, immigrant, and rural populations living in the South. An incomplete count risks the Census Bureau’s own credibility and will make it difficult for demographers to provide accurate and timely information and analyses for our constituent organizations and clients.

Our organization supports the US Census Bureau’s original plan to extend the deadline to complete the 2020 Census through October 31, 2020 and further to extend the deadline for reporting of Apportionment counts to April 30, 2021 and Redistricting data to June 30, 2021 as previously requested by the Secretary of Commerce on April 13, 2020. The additional month for data collection helps to ensure a complete count. The additional four months between data collection and reporting are critical for ensuring the accuracy of the count through data review and quality control. We urge Congress to pass legislation to reflect these new deadlines.

The House of Representatives has already approved an extension of the 2020 Census operations as part of its most recent COVID relief package. We urge the Senate to stay the course by agreeing to an extension provision in its next COVID relief package (HEALS Act), so that the Census Bureau is not forced to rush remaining enumeration operations and critical data review, processing, and tabulation activities.

Thank you for your consideration of this request and for supporting the full and fair 2020 Census.

Sincerely,

Johnelle Sparks, President, Southern Demographic Association

CC:US House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs

How Can Demographers Contribute to Alleviating the COVID-19 Pandemic and Researching It? (Part I)

Julia Wolf — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 18:06:00 GMT

(22 June 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"A Tale of 39 Counties: Re-opening Washington and Political Orientation"

(16 June 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"A Tale of Two Counties: Re-opening Skagit and Whatcom"

(3 June 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"An Early-Warning Covid-19 Alert and Response Protocol for San Juan County and Other Seasonal Resort Communities"

(8 May 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"The Lack of Containment Measures: Does It Constitute Senicide?"

(4 May 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"Monitoring the COVID-19 Pandemic in Benton County: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly"

(2 May 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"Whatcom County COVID-19: The Final Report"

(24 Apr 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

"Modeling and the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Local Area Perspective"

(21 Apr 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

Dr. Swanson writes about the problems associated with modelling the COVID-19 pandemic when confronted with bad data. He does this by comparing Whatcom and Benton Counties in the State of Washington.
To read more, click this link.

(20 Apr 2020)
Updated work from David A. Swanson, Ph.D:

To follow up the suggestions in the first two pieces, I now have a series of seven articles in The Northwest Citizen, including one co-authored with Ron Cossman on "estimating unconfirmed cases."
More are coming, including one on "data quality" on Monday, April 21st.
All of these articles can be found at https://nwcitizen.com/.
The seven published articles are below as PDF files. Also below as a PDF file is a "thought piece" on this type of work, "Modeling the COVID-19 Pandemic." Following the "barefoot Doctors" movement in China, one could call this "barefoot demography, using basic, simple methods to assist underserved non-urban areas.

30 MAR 2020 - NORTHWEST CITIZEN - WHATCOM BASELINE

05 APR 2020 - NORTHWEST CITIZEN - WHATCOM HOSPITALIZATIONS

07 APR 2020 - NORTHWEST CITIZEN - BENTON COUNTY FORECASTS

10 APR 2020 - NORTHWEST CITIZEN - 2ND UPDATE WHATCOM

14 APR 2020 - NORTHWEST CITIZEN - UNCONFIRMED CASES

17 APR 2020 - NORTHWEST CITIZEN - 3RD UPDATE WHATCOM

THOUGHT PIECE - MODELING AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC SWANSON

THOUGHT PIECE - MODELING A 2X2 PERSPECTIVE SWANSON

(30 Mar 2020)
See the following link for a PDF document, which was prepared by David A. Swanson, Ph.D. Corresponding data is also attached in an Excel document.

Suggestions on how demographers can contribute both to alleviating the pandemic and doing research on it.

COVID-19 FORECAST BASELINE & ALTERNATIVE SURGE PEAK (PDF)

COVID-19 CASES IN CLARK COUNTY BASELINE & SCENARIO 1 (Excel)

US Census Bureau - Career Opportunities

Julia Wolf — Mon, 18 May 2020 21:05:00 GMT

The US Census Bureau’s Demographic Programs Directorate has two new job announcements for Career–conditional (permanent) opportunities, which are found on USAJOBS.gov. The Demographic Programs Directorate has 5 divisions and over 75 branches.

The vacancy announcements listed below opened on Monday, May 18, 2020 and will close at 11:59 p.m., EST on Monday, June 1, 2020.

Announcement Number: ADDP-2020-0018

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill multiple GS-1530-07/09 Statistician (Demography) positions in the Demographic Programs Directorate.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/568378300

Announcement Number: ADDP-2020-0017

This Direct Hire vacancy announcement may be used to fill multiple GS-1530-11/12 Statistician (Demography) positions in the Demographic Programs Directorate.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/568385900

Applicants can preview the vacancy questions by clicking on the link at the bottom of the Qualifications and Evaluations section of each announcement.
Applicants applying to these announcements should read the "who may apply" section carefully to determine their eligibility/area of consideration.

NOTE:

In order for applicants to search merit (status) job announcements, they must select "Federal Employees" on the search page in USAJOBS. The default choice is "U.S. Citizens" and, after clicking the "Search" button, will only display DE (public) announcements. Clicking "Federal Employees" and then the "Search" button will display both merit and DE announcements.

The Demographic Directorate:

All interested candidates are invited to apply. Please forward to others who may be interested.

________________________________________________

Dave Zaslow, Economist

Demographic and Economic Studies Branch, International Programs, Population Division

U.S. Census Bureau

301-763-6195

census.gov | @uscensusbureau

SDA Annual Meeting - October 2020 - Cancellation Notice

Julia Wolf — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 22:48:17 GMT

First, I hope all of you are staying healthy during this challenging time. The SDA board of directors met on Friday, April 24^th, and determined it is best for us to not hold a face-to-face annual meeting in October 2020. This decision was made to keep everyone healthy, to consider broader economic considerations, and to allow for an annual meeting that can appropriately honor and celebrate the 50^th anniversary of our organization.

Currently, we are planning on hosting our 50^th anniversary meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee in October 2021. The board is also discussing ways we can offer a virtual roundtable discussion for our membership to engage together this October 2020. More information on that, memberships, and elections will follow.

Please feel free to contact me with any concerns, and thank you for understanding the need for this decision at this time. Stay healthy!

Best,

Johnelle Sparks
SDA President

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients

Julia Wolf — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:18:37 GMT

The NIH is deeply concerned for the health and safety of people involved in NIH research, and about the effects on the biomedical enterprise in the areas affected by the HHS declared public health emergency for COVID-19. Due to the potential exceptional impact, we want to assure our recipient community that NIH will be doing our part to help you continue your research.

This is a rapidly evolving situation and we will provide updated guidance and information as it becomes available; but please see links below for current information.

Please click the following link for more information:

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/natural_disasters/corona-virus.htm

Please click the following link for an instructional video:

"PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information Form Walk-Through"

New Job Posting - Nielsen: Lead Statistician

Julia Wolf — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:46:11 GMT

Please click on this link for more information about the new job position at Nielsen of Lead Statistician!

Information provided to SDA by:

Collin McCarter

Senior Data Scientist at Nielsen

collin.mccarter@nielsen.com

Southern Demographic News

Julia Wolf — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:44:26 GMT

Click here for the Fall 2019 edition of SDA's newsletter, Southern Demographic News!

Newsletter contributions are always welcome! Please send any to news@sda-demography.org

Job Opening: Manager of Consumer Research at Swedish Match

Gerald Shoultz — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:01:18 GMT

For more information or to submit a resume, contact Tom Bryan at tom.bryan@swedishmatch.com

Job Description

Swedish Match North America LLC (SMNA), a consumer-packaged goods producer (CPG) and market leader of cigars and a broad assortment of smokeless tobacco products. In October 2019, Swedish Match was the first company to be granted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) order by the FDA. To build on this success in the area of reduced risk products, SMNA is seeking a new Manager of Consumer Research for the Richmond, VA office.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Identify, procure and lead data collection, information management, analytics and reporting infrastructure to meet the needs of US stakeholders. Proficiency is expected in:

Adult consumer data collection, which will include knowledge of current survey research techniques, primary and secondary data sources relevant to the business.
Information Management, which will include expertise in existing and emerging technologies and awareness of when where and how to deploy them to the benefit of the organization.
Analytics, which will include expertise in advanced and applied demographic techniques, forecasting, predictive modeling and simulation.
Reporting will include proficiency in PowerPoint presentations, report writing, appropriate document management, meeting management (including stand and delivers).

Responsibly manage adult consumer research infrastructure with the goal of making valid and reliable solutions that are repeatable and reusable by the broader SMNA organization.

Demonstrate strong project management skills, including:

Cost control
Contracts
Negotiations
Compliance
Scheduling
Resource allocation
Risk management
Meeting management
Scheduling

Build and maintain good working relationships with Marketing, Brand, Sales, Law, Regulatory and Group IT to articulate strategic imperatives and metrics to track performance versus initiatives.

Gather knowledge of adult consumer research trends and best practices.

Recommend organizational structure to meet current and future US adult consumer research needs.

Proactively find and build knowledge of tobacco industry trends and best practices as it relates to BCI.

Set goals, execute strategies, and track and measure results.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Minimum bachelor's degree, preferably a master's or PhD in related fields of Marketing, Demography or Sociology

EXPERIENCE: 4-7 years minimum of experience in adult consumer research and marketing. Demonstrated analytic and quantitative skills. Accustomed to managing and reporting performance to plans/timelines. Experience in driving an idea from concept to execution. Experience in working with external partners. Communication and negotiation skills, both internally and external. Skills in research, analysis and data management. Experience and understanding of a wide variety of analytical processes. Experience of Matrix organizations is a plus and having experience in dealing directly with senior management is desired. Experience with both qualitative and quantitative adult consumer research techniques a must. Experience with fundamental demographic statistics and techniques a must. Experience with brand equity, actual use, awareness trial and purchase and similar research is a strongly preferred. Have solid experience in developing plans, both long and short term.

SKILLS:

Leadership Skills

Proven ability to lead cross-functional groups where clear parameters may not exist. Proven record of leadership and success. Strong in analytic and strategic thinking with the capability to bridge strategic thinking into action. Superior interpersonal and communications skills (both oral and written) are required. Leadership in awareness of vendor pool and available external expertise. Competency in providing direction to vendors and external experts. Proficient in and demonstrates leadership best practices. Proficient in and demonstrates tenets of emotional intelligence.

Technical Skills

Experience with both qualitative and quantitative adult consumer research techniques a must. Adult consumer and customer primary and secondary research. Proficient in use of US Government databases. Competent in survey research design and execution principles. Knowledge of SAS / SPSS / R coding / Python. Excellent computer and analytical skills and software knowledge: Microsoft Office applications required

BENEFITS: Swedish Match offers highly competitive salaries, flexible benefits program, medical, dental and vision, bonding leave, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), paid vacation, 11 paid holidays and more!

Swedish Match was named on the list of "Top Work Places" in Richmond for 2015-2019 as published by the Richmond Times Dispatch.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DISABILITY/VET

For more information or to submit a resume, contact Tom Bryan at tom.bryan@swedishmatch.com

Founding Dean: UTSA College for Health, Community & Policy

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:00:00 GMT

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for the position of Founding Dean, College for Health, Community & Policy.

Under the leadership of President Dr. Taylor Eighmy and Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Kimberly Andrews Espy, the campus has developed a bold and ambitious vision for UTSA’s future and its pursuit of excellence as an urban-serving, Hispanic-thriving discovery enterprise. The University seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader and scholar who will build upon the existing strengths of the faculty and the untapped potential of the newly formed college to further advance the University's progress toward these goals.

For more information, please see this detailed announcement.

Research Associate at Population Reference Bureau

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:24:49 GMT

Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is seeking a Research Associate to serve as a staff member of PRB’s U.S. Programs Department. Using survey and administrative data from a variety of sources, s/he will be responsible for compiling, analyzing, and reporting statistics on U.S. demographic, social, economic, and health issues and developing data visualizations, including maps. The successful candidate will have at least two years of research experience working with survey and administrative data, ideally on topics related to children and families, population aging, health, poverty and inequality, fertility, mortality, or migration. This position requires strong quantitative and organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to balance working independently and on a team. The successful candidate will also have experience using data visualization and GIS software.

For more information, click here.

New Job Posting - Assistant Professor - Sociology - Environmental Sociology and/or Sociology of Health

Julia Wolf — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 18:30:04 GMT

The information below can also be downloaded as this PDF.

Assistant Professor - Sociology - Environmental Sociology and/or Sociology of Health

Louisiana State University

Job Summary:

The Department of Sociology at Louisiana State University invites applications for one tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of Sociology in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Responsibilities include teaching two classes each semester. Candidates should show promise of developing a strong record of publications; potential for research funding is also desirable. The selected candidate will be expected to participate in departmental, college, and university service activities commensurate with rank. The department seeks applicants with a specialization in Environmental Sociology and/or Sociology of Health to enhance the departmental and program strengths. The appointment begins August 2020.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Sociology or related field. Candidates with Ph.D. in hand are preferred, but we will consider those who are close to completion and will finish by the time of the appointment.

LSU Department of Sociology

The LSU Department of Sociology, one of the oldest sociology departments in the South, has awarded doctoral degrees for over 80 years with its' first doctoral degree awarded in 1937. Today, the Department continues to carry on a tradition of dedication to research and teaching as a unit in LSU’s College of Humanities & Social Sciences. The faculty pursues nationally and internationally recognized research on basic and applied social science questions. The department serves over 400 undergraduate majors and 200 undergraduate minors, and make an important contribution to LSU’s general education mission. We are also home to a vibrant Ph.D. program with about 50 graduate students, offering the only Ph.D. in Sociology in the State of Louisiana. Our current faculty pursue nationally and internationally recognized research on basic and applied social science questions. For more information about the department please see https://lsu.edu/hss/sociology/. LSU is Louisiana's flagship research university and is the only public Carnegie designated Research Extensive University in the state. As the flagship institution, the vision of LSU is to be a leading research-extensive university, challenging undergraduate and graduate students to achieve the highest levels of intellectual and personal development. The mission of LSU is the generation, preservation, dissemination and application of knowledge and cultivation of the arts. For more information on LSU, visit https://lsu.edu.

Special Instructions:

Screening of applicants will begin October 20, 2019, and will continue until a candidate is selected. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a letter of application and curriculum vitae. A copy of your transcripts(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. In addition, please have three letters of recommendation sent to: Jessica Erwin, Assistant Professor Search, 126 Stubbs Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 or via email at jessicaerwin@lsu.edu.

Please attached all documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity / equal access employer.

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu

Please apply on the LSU Career site here:

https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Baton-Rouge/Assistant-Professor---Sociology---Environmental-Sociology-and-or-Sociology-of-Health_R00040449

New Job Posting - Assistant Professor, Sociology of Religion

Julia Wolf — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:20:33 GMT

The Sociology Department at the University of Memphis invites applications for a tenure track faculty position to be filled at the Assistant Professor rank. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Sociology no later than August 2020. Area of specialization for both research and teaching is the sociology of religion. Applicants for this position will be expected to teach in both the Sociology Department and in the Religious Studies Program.

Applications must be made on-line at https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/23269. Please upload a letter of application which includes teaching interests and research plans, a curriculum vita, publications or samples of written work (up to a maximum of 3 items), evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three professional references. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2019 and may continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will join an exciting and growing department in a dynamic urban university. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

Director of Project Management Opening at Community Data Platforms

Gerald Shoultz — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 21:12:30 GMT

Community Data Platforms is looking for candidates for the Director of the Project Management Office. The purpose of this position is to lead the operations of the PMO, by introducing and developing project management standards, including tools and techniques; developing processes; and providing administrative and project management support to include training, mentoring, and coaching of Project Managers. In collaboration with senior staff PMO provides leadership, strategic direction, and management for the PMO programs and related activities.

For more information about the position and how to apply, refer to the following website: https://www.communitydataplatforms.com/project-management-director

Information provided by:

Brooke C. Mellor

Human Resources

Community Data Platforms

mellor@communitydataplatforms.com

New Job Posting - Nielsen: Sampling, Universe Estimate and Product Automation team

Julia Wolf — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:08:19 GMT

Please click on this link for more information about the new job position at Nielsen on the Sampling, Universe Estimate and Product Automation team!

Information provided to SDA by:

Collin McCarter

Senior Data Scientist at Nielsen

collin.mccarter@nielsen.com

Southern Demographic News

Julia Wolf — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:51:17 GMT

Here is the Spring 2019 edition of SDA's newsletter, Southern Demographic News! Spring 2019 SDA Newsletter

Newsletter contributions are always welcome! Please send any to news@sda-demography.org

UNC Carolina Population Center Hiring Add Health Data Coordinator

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:48:12 GMT

This position is for the research data dissemination coordinator for the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health). This position will promote and highlight Add Health’s original data collection efforts, provide research tools to identify and explore these data, and improve data dissemination approaches to showcase this program of research. Learn more and apply at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/164585.

2019 Annual Meeting Call for Papers

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:05:40 GMT

Call for Papers: Panel Study of Income Dynamics User Conference 2019

Mon, 06 May 2019 14:00:38 GMT

Deadline for submissions: 3 June 2019
Conference dates: 12–13 September 2019
Application Portal

The Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID), with support from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute on Child Health and Human Development, the National Institute on Aging, and the National Science Foundation, announces a call for papers for the 2019 PSID Annual User Conference.

The conference welcomes submissions on any topic, from researchers in any field, that use data from PSID or its supplements—the Child Development Supplement, the Transition into Adulthood Supplement, the Disability and Use of Time Supplement, the Childhood Retrospective Circumstances Study, or the Wellbeing and Daily Life Supplement.

The submission deadline is 3 June 2019. A total of 20 to 25 papers will be accepted for the conference, either for presentation or as posters. The conference will be held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, 12–13 September 2019. Travel and lodging expenses will be available for one author per accepted paper. Meals will be provided to all conference participants.

See the complete call for papers here. The application portal is available here. Visit psid.org for more information about the Panel Study of Income Dynamics.

Call for Proposals: Special PRPR Issue

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 16:09:47 GMT

POPULATION RESEARCH AND POLICY REVIEW

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: SPECIAL ISSUE 2020

Deadline: July 1, 2019

Population Research and Policy Review (PRPR) welcomes proposals for its Special Issue 2020. PRPR intends to publish one Special Issue (SI) each year. This SI will include around five empirical papers together with an introductory editorial that provides a more overarching (theoretical) synthesis of the individual contributions.

Submission of proposals

The proposal for the SI should be made by the expected guest editor(s) and submitted to the editors-in-chief of PRPR (Kara Joyner kjoyner@bgsu.edu and Corey Sparks:corey.sparks@utsa.edu). The proposal must include:

the title of the special issue
the names and affiliations of the guest editor(s)
the names and affiliations of the contributing authors
a one page summary of the theme, overarching aim, timeliness and innovativeness of the SI for publication in PRPR. It should be shown that the different papers fit together as a coherent SI.
all titles and (half page) abstracts of the SI paper contributions

Procedure and responsibilities of the guest editor

The SI proposals will be evaluated by the editorial team of PRPR. If the proposal is selected, the process of evaluating the contributions will follow the regular review procedure of PRPR while the guest editor(s) will take the responsibility of editor(s) of the SI manuscripts. Depending on number and quality of the SI proposals that are submitted in this call, the editorial team may decide to accept one proposal (for the 2020 SI), and up to two more for the two sequential years to come. However, in case the editorial team judges that none of the proposals meet the quality standards of the journal, it can also be decided that none of the suggested proposals will be accepted for further development and production.

Each paper for the SI will be evaluated by three anonymous reviewers. The guest editorial will not be sent out to external reviewers, but will be evaluated by the editorial team of PRPR. After the reviewers’ reports have been received, the guest editor(s) decide(s) on the manuscript and inform(s) the authors as well as sets the deadlines for the revised papers to be received. It may occur that one or more of the papers is rejected based on reviewer reports. At this stage the editors-in-chief will be informed about the outcome and, if necessary, make a joint decision on how to proceed. The guest editor is responsible for ensuring that all papers are of sufficiently high quality and form a coherent set of papers for the SI.

If you have any further queries, please contact PRPR editors-in-chief Kara Joyner and Corey Sparks.

(Kara Joyner kjoyner@bgsu.edu and Corey Sparks:corey.sparks@utsa.edu)

US Census Bureau - Career Opportunities

Julia Wolf — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:59:30 GMT

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking employees with a wide range of skills to help carry out and then evaluate the results of the 2020 Decennial Census, and to serve in other critical positions. The census is the foremost source of information on the U.S. population and is the basis for political representation and for how tax dollars are allocated over the following decade. Along with a broad range of social and economic surveys, the Census Bureau also produces the nation’s official population estimates and is responsible for international work around the globe.

We are looking for qualified U.S. citizens with backgrounds in demography, sociology, mathematics, statistics, or related fields. Experience with demographic analysis, population estimates and projections, survey research, and quantitative data analysis of large data sets is a plus. Candidates should have good communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.

Successful candidates may be hired at the GS 7 to GS 14 levels. See opm.gov for salary information for the Washington, D.C. metro area. The jobs are located in Suitland, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. that is accessible by mass transit (the use of which is subsidized for Census employees).

Those interested in the Decennial Census and other positions should apply at USAJobs.gov. Several job postings are planned for entry-level and more advanced positions. Please create a saved search in USAJobs on the word “Census” to receive an email the day following the announcement’s appearance. The following job postings are currently available and can be applied to now.

Statisticians

GG-7/9/11/12

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517983700

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517983500

GG-13

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517984700

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517989500

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517985100

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517989600

GG-14

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517984100

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517984400

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517990200

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517990300

Geographers

GG-9/11/12

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517992100

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517992400

GG-13

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/517991300

The Department of Commerce and the U.S. Census Bureau are Equal Opportunity Employers. Contact David Zaslow (David.C.Zaslow@census.gov) for further information. Please share this announcement with other interested individuals and groups.

ANNUAL WORKSHOP ON FORMAL DEMOGRAPHY - UCB Population Science | University of California, Berkeley

Julia Wolf — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:45:04 GMT

The Fifth Annual Berkeley Formal Demography Workshop - Special Emphasis Topic: Migration

To be held Monday-Friday, June 3-7, 2019 at the University of California campus. Join us for an educational program designed to train the next generation of population researchers in the methods in formal demography. This week-long program, with funding by NICHD R25HD083136 at Berkeley consists of three days of hands-on training followed by two days of research presentations by invited faculty. The workshop is targeted to advanced graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, assistant professors and other early career researchers. We are particularly interested in supporting underrepresented minorities. Those studying aspects of migration, health disparities, economics, sociology and/or public health will particularly benefit, but those with other interests should also apply. Financial Support: Trainees’ expenses for materials, lodging and meals will be covered. Need-based support for travel is available. We regret that we cannot cover travel from outside the United States.

DEADLINE: March 1, 2019. Application materials and more information about the program and formal demography can be found on the Workshop website:

http://www.populationsciences.berkeley.edu/population-center/programs/formal-demography. For more information, contact Dr. Leora Lawton, Executive Director, Berkeley Population Center, at Popcenter@demog.berkeley.edu, or 510-643-1270.

ANNUAL WORKSHOP ON FORMAL DEMOGRAPHY - UCB Population Science | University of California, Berkeley

www.populationsciences.berkeley.edu

The Fourth Annual Workshop on Formal Demography took place on June 4-8, 2018, here at the UC Berkeley Campus. Funded by NICHD R25HD083136 and co-sponsored by the Center on the Economics and Demography of Aging (CEDA) and the Berkeley Population Center, this annual workshop consists of two parts.

NICHD demography position-ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES JANUARY 31, 2019

Gerald Shoultz — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 02:08:42 GMT

From Rebecca Clark at NIH/NICHD:

The NICHD is trying to fill on short notice a demography position for a Program Official in the Population Dynamics Branch. This job announcement closes on Thursday, January 31, 2019, one week from this posting date! Information about the position and relevant links can be found at Jobs at NICHD, https://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/jobs ; click on the "Population Dynamics Branch (PDB), DER" link to find the following.

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NICHD Division of Extramural Research, Population Dynamics Branch

PDB supports research, research training, and data collection in demography, reproductive health, and population health, with an emphasis on research based on population-representative samples. In demography, the branch supports research on the scientific study of human populations, including fertility, mortality and morbidity, migration, population distribution, nuptiality, family demography, population growth and decline, and the causes and consequences of demographic change. In reproductive health, the branch supports behavioral and social science research on sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, family planning, and infertility. In population health, the branch supports data collection and research on human health, productivity, behavior, and development at the population level, using such methods as inferential statistics, natural experiments, policy experiments, statistical modeling, and gene/environment interaction studies using non-truncated measures of environmental exposure.

The candidate should have successfully completed all requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in an academic field of the health or related sciences (e.g., demography, economics, or population geography) allied to health or health-related research. Background in demography, the social determinants of health, analysis of longitudinal cohorts, and the collection and analysis of population representative samples also would be a plus.

NICHD is using multiple announcements to fill this position: The first two links are the global recruitment program announcements; the last two links are the social and behavioral scientist announcements. Please note the links differ if you are a federal employee. This is not a supervisory position.

Health Scientist Administrator (NIH-GR-DE-19-10394059). Open to the public. Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/521854600
Health Scientist Administrator (NIH-GR-MP-19-10394135). Merit Promotion for federal employees and other status applicants. Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/521854500
Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator (NIH-SR-DE-19-10397223). Open to the Public. Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/521994700
Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator (NIH-SR-MP-19-10397297). Merit Promotion for federal employees and other status applicants. Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/521994200

Closing Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Community Data Platforms: Part-Time GIS Programmer

Gerald Shoultz — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:28:29 GMT

Community Data Platforms believes communities get smarter and stronger by using evidence-based decision-making. CDP supports this mission by building data platforms in communities across the country to help leaders and decision-makers answer their Pressing Questions. Their website can be found at https://www.communitydataplatforms.com/ .

They are looking for a part-time GIS programmer. The link to the job posting is at https://www.communitydataplatforms.com/gis-programmer .

Southern Demographic News

Julia Wolf — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 20:44:33 GMT

Here is the Fall 2018 edition of SDA's newsletter, Southern Demographic News! Fall 2018 SDA Newsletter

Newsletter contributions are always welcome! Please send any to news@sda-demography.org

Job Openings at Community Data Platforms

Gerald Shoultz — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 21:34:49 GMT

Community Data Platforms is a growing collaboration of data scientists, demographers, data visualizers and writers, who help local leaders across the country make evidence-based decisions. Their website is located at www.communitydataplatforms.com

Community Data Platforms is currently hiring a Data Scientist/Demographer and a Technical Project Manager. Job descriptions can be obtained at https://www.communitydataplatforms.com/jobs/

Second Biennial Population and Public Policy Conference, February 8-9, 2019 in New Mexico

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:41:22 GMT

The Second Biennial Population and Public Policy Conference will take place Feb. 8-9, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Click here for flyer.)

Speakers will include Dr. Douglas Massey, author of Brokered Boundaries: Creating Immigrant Identity in Anti-Immigrant Times; and Timothy P. Olson, the U.S. Census Bureau’s associate director for field operations. Dr. Massey’s talk is titled “Doubling Down on a Bad Bet: Immigration Policy Before and After Trump.”

A number of abstracts have already been submitted, and you are encouraged to submit yours. We invite abstracts on panels, papers and posters.

Some potential subjects for the conference are:

Business Demography
Children and Youth
Data Visualization
Development, Environment and Sustainability
Disaster, Demography and Management
Disparities in Health and Aging
Domestic Migration
Education
Fertility
Health Care and Public Health
Historical Demography
Housing
International Migration
Mortality
Population Change
Poverty and Socioeconomic Status
Redistricting
School Demography
Spatial Analysis
Urbanization and Globalization

Abstracts and early registrations are due on October 31. You can learn more about the conference, including how to submit an abstract, at https://gps.unm.edu/conference/.

Students have the opportunity to earn $500, with the Jasso Student Paper Award.

We hope to see you in February.

Nordic Demographic Symposium 2019

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:40:14 GMT

Soon it will be time to celebrate 50 years of Nordic cooperation in the field of demography!

The 21st Nordic Demographic Symposium will be held on June 13-15, 2019 in Reykjavík. The symposium brings together researchers, students, and other experts in population studies from the Nordic region.

The main theme of the NDS 2019 is the past 50 years of innovative research in Nordic demography. The sessions will include presentations from all main areas of demographic research (themes to be announced).

The meeting will be held in the conference hall Harpa in the center of Reykjavík.

The symposium is organized by the Swedish Demographic Association and Stockholm University Demography Unit (SUDA), in collaboration with the newly founded Icelandic Demographic Association and the University of Iceland.

Further information, including call for papers, submission procedure, practical info, social events information etc. will be distributed soon and we encourage you to save the date.

Click here for more information.

Professorship in Demography at University of Rostock

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:27:25 GMT

The Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences at the University of Rostock invites applications for a non-tenure track W1-Professorship in Demography at the Department of Sociology and Demography, expected as of 1st July 2020 (within budget considerations).

The successful applicant will represent the discipline of demography in research and teaching with a focus either on demographic methods and forecasting or on migration. Teaching comprises courses in quantitative empirical methods as well as in the applicant’s area or specialization for the Bachelor and Master programs of the Department of Sociology and Demography. The professorship contributes to the research focus "Ageing of the Individual and of Society" of the University of Rostock. Willingness to collaborate with other members of this research focus of the University of Rostock is required. Close collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research is also expected. Proficiency or a strong commitment to reach proficiency in German is a requirement.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Heike Trappe, chair of appointments committee
Tel.: +49 381/498-4040
email: heike.trappe@uni-rostock.de

Full posting available here (or in German).