[Jobs] JPSM position.

[Leora Lawton]

The Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM) seeks applications for an open rank
faculty appointment from persons with research interests in survey statistics or
survey methodology.  The JPSM is a graduate degree program teaching state-of-the-art
principles and practices in the design, conduct, analysis and evaluation of sample
surveys. The JPSM is a consortium of the University of Maryland, University of
Michigan, Westat and federal statistical agencies. Responsibilities include graduate
teaching, research and supervising graduate students. Research interests could
include areas such as sample design, variance estimation with complex sample
designs, weighting and imputation, model-based vs. design based inference,
measurement error in surveys, small area estimation, mode effects,
interviewer-respondent interaction, cognitive aspects of survey methodology,
question wording or context effects. Doctorate in statistics, biostatisics,
psychology, sociology, or a related field is required. Applicants for a tenured
appointment should have a strong public record in sampling, survey statistics, or
survey methodology commensurate with rank sought. A strong record in funded research
is also desirable. Please apply online via the University of Maryland job website:
https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp  and include
a cover letter, CV and names of three references. Applications are now being
considered and will continue to be until the position is filled. For more
information email Dr. Richard Valliant at rvalliant at survey.umd.edu. The University
of Maryland is an EEO/AA Employer. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
Detailed information concerning JPSM and it's programs can be found on the web at
www.jpsm.org.





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Dr. Leora Lawton
Executive Director, Berkeley Population Center
 & Lecturer, Sociology Dept.
112A Survey Research Center
Corner Channing & Bowditch
(510) 643-1270 (office)
(510) 928-7572 (cell)