[Jobs] Social demographer @ RAND, Santa Monica

[Leora Lawton]

The RAND Corporation invites applications for junior, mid-career, and senior
sociologists interested in labor and population research. RAND is a non-profit
policy research organization with over 600 full-time researchers that houses the
RAND Graduate School, the world’s leading producer of PhDs in policy analysis. The
Labor and Population Program includes a post-doctoral training program, NIH-funded
centers, and several seminar series in labor and population issues. Current research
topics are characterized by a focus on children and families, labor market and human
capital investments, socioeconomic disparities in health, and the social and
economic functioning of the elderly. RAND’s Labor and Population Division is looking
to both grow in these areas and to expand into other domains of demographic
research. Candidates will have opportunities to receive appointments and teach in
the RAND Graduate School and collaborate with researchers in other programs, such as
RAND Health, the nation’s largest health policy research organization, and
established programs in criminal justice, education, manpower, and other areas.
Information about RAND and its research activities is available from
http://www.rand.org.

A PhD in sociology is preferred, but a PhD in demography or a related field will
also be considered. For mid- and senior level positions, 5-10+ years related
experience is required. Candidates at the senior level should possess a
distinguished research record, a proven ability to attract significant research
funding, a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, a willingness to provide
mentoring for more junior researchers and the skills to lead interdisciplinary
research teams. Candidates at the mid career level should possess a promising record
of peer-reviewed publications, experience in obtaining external research funding,
and an interest in leading and participating in interdisciplinary research teams.
Candidates at the junior level should show strong research and publication
potential. Application review of junior applicants will commence on October 15, 2012
until positions are filled. Applications for mid- and senior-level applicants will
be reviewed continuously.

To apply, please visit http://www.rand.org/jobs. Click “Find a Job,” and click on
the “Advanced Search” link. Enter 2953 ("Sociologist – Labor & Population") or 2815
("Mid- and Senior-Level Social Demographer") in the “Job Opening ID” box and click
“Search.” Follow the prompts for application submission. Applicants should send a
letter describing qualifications and research interests, curriculum vitae, and
sample publications via the website. Only electronic applications will be accepted.
Send questions to Sarah_Meadows at rand.org. Junior candidates should arrange to have
three letters of reference sent to:

Sarah Meadows
RAND
1776 Main Street
P.O. Box 2138
Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138

RAND is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications
from minority candidates.

Company:
	RAND Corporation
Department:
	Research
Contact:
	Rosie Velasquez
Email:
	rosalynv at rand.org
Phone:
	310-393-0411x6146
Fax:

Address:
	1776 Main Street
Santa Monica , CA 90407
USA

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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)