[Jobs] Fwd: [BIMI] FW: Postdoctoral or pre-doctoral fellowship at UBC

[Leora Lawton]

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> Postdoctoral or pre-doctoral fellowship at UBC
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> From: Roth, Wendy [mailto:wendy.roth at ubc.ca] 
> Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2017 5:41 PM
> To: Roth, Wendy
> Subject: Postdoctoral or pre-doctoral fellowship at UBC
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> Dear friends and colleagues,
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> I am looking for a postdoctoral or pre-doctoral fellow for the upcoming academic year to work on a qualitative research project. The description is below and attached. Would you please pass this along to anyone who might be interested?
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> Thanks so much for your help,
> Wendy
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> The University of British Columbia is seeking candidates for a one-year postdoctoral or pre-doctoral fellowship on the Vancouver campus, under the supervision of Prof. Wendy D. Roth, Associate Professor of Sociology.
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> Responsibilities: The fellow will coordinate and participate in data collection, analysis, and publication of a qualitative interview study of the social impact of genetic ancestry testing. The study focuses on how taking genetic ancestry tests influences racial and ethnic identities, conceptions of the meaning of race, racial attitudes, and social network composition. Opportunities for collaboration on related quantitative analysis projects are also available. The fellow will be expected to commit 50% of their time to the project, with the remaining time available to pursue their own work. There are no teaching requirements.
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> Position Start Date: September 1, 2017, or as negotiated with the successful candidate.
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> Qualifications: PhD in Sociology or related fields preferred. Strong candidates who are ABD will be considered for a pre-doctoral fellowship. Experience in qualitative research and interviewing, and excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Quantitative analysis skills are highly desirable. Familiarity with genomic research, science and technology studies, and/or race and ethnicity scholarship are preferred.
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> Compensation: $45,000 plus benefits (Extended Health Care, Dental Care, Employee & Family Assistance)
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> Interested applicants should email the following materials to Prof. Wendy Roth at wendy.roth at ubc.ca:
> 1.     A letter summarizing your research experience and interest in the position
> 2.     A CV
> 3.     A brief professional writing sample
> 4.     the names and contact information only for three potential referees (do not solicit reference letters until requested)
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> Review of applications will begin on June 19 and continue until the position is filled.
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> UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.  We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
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> If the successful candidate is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, the supervisor will assist the candidate in obtaining a work permit for the period of the fellowship.
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> Wendy D. Roth
> Associate Professor of Sociology
> University of British Columbia
> 6303 N.W. Marine Drive
> Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1
> phone: 604-822-4845
> email: wendy.roth at ubc.ca
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> New publications:
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> * Cross, William E., Jr., Eleanor Seaton, Tiffany Yip, Richard M. Lee, Deborah Rivas, Gilbert C. Gee, Wendy Roth and Bic Ngo. “Identity Work: Enactment of Racial-Ethnic Identity in Everyday Life.” Identity 17(1): 1-12.
> Available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15283488.2016.1268535
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> * Roth, Wendy D. 2016. “The Multiple Dimensions of Race.” Ethnic and Racial Studies 39(8): 1310-1338. Available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01419870.2016.1140793
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> * Roth, Wendy D., Mary E., Campbell, and Jenifer Bratter, editors. 2016. Special issue of American Behavioral Scientist, “Measuring the Diverging Components of Race in Multiracial America.” 60(4). Available at: http://abs.sagepub.com/content/60/4.toc
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> Author of: Race Migrations: Latinos and the Cultural Transformation of Race. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press.
> Available at http://www.sup.org/book.cgi?id=16798
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