"The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is a leading voice in education research nationally and internationally, contributing tangible insights and evidence that are necessary to address the complexities of today’s educational challenges.

"In this pivotal moment, AERA is seeking a visionary leader to enable the organization and the field of education to meet the pressing challenges of the 21st century. As a preeminent thought leader, the ideal candidate will catalyze innovative research practices, cultivate diverse and inclusive scholarly communities, and strengthen AERA as a global exemplar and collaborator in bringing research evidence to bear on policy and practice."

See the complete position announcement on the AERA website.

From the Consortium of Social Science Associations (COSSA):

The Society for Research Development (SRCD) is accepting applications for their U.S Policy Fellowship Program. This fellowship provides postdoctoral placements for postdoctoral child development experts for one to two years in a US federal or state agency, or a congressional agency, with a focus on child and family policy. 

Applications are open until January 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

See the complete program announcement online here.

"As one of several high-profile U.S. Department of State diversity recruitment programs, the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship seeks to attract top technology talent to the Foreign Service that reflects the diversity of the United States. Based on the fundamental principle that diversity is a strength in our diplomatic efforts, the FAIT Fellowship program values varied backgrounds, including ethnic, racial, gender, and geographic diversity.  Women, members of minority groups underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need, are encouraged to apply.

"The program is designed for highly talented individuals who want to pursue an IT-related undergraduate or graduate degree (such as computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, computer engineering, IT services administration, and computer systems networking and more), and a career in the Foreign Service."

The application for the 2025 cohort is open September 16, 2024, to January 21, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST).

See the complete program description online here.

"Microsoft Research New England is looking for a postdoctoral researcher interested in bringing sociotechnical perspectives to analyze critical issues of our time. They will join a team of social scientists who use empirical and critical methods to study the social, political, and cultural dynamics that shape technologies and their consequences. Our work draws on and spans several disciplines, including anthropology, communication, gender and sexuality studies, history, information studies, law, media studies, organizational and management sciences, science & technology studies, and sociology.

"This is an ideal opportunity for a new Ph.D. to conduct original research that brings empirical and critical perspectives to bear on a variety of complex sociotechnical issues. Postdoctoral researchers are expected to devise their own research agendas."

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 22, 2024

See the complete position announcement here.

The School of International Service at American University invites applications for an eighteen-month Center for Environment, Community, & Equity Postdoctoral Fellow in Civic Environmentalism.  The Post-Doctoral fellow will work on the "Addressing Climate Through Our Nation’s Service Corps Program" under the project’s Principal Investigator, Professor Dana R. Fisher. They seek a junior scholar with a deep knowledge about civic engagement and activism, and a strong background in both survey and interview research methods to join the project’s research team.

The position begins on January 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2024. Read the full position announcement here.

Position 1: The Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting a full-time faculty member in the tenure stream at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of epidemiologic methods. The candidate may have experience in methods development, the application of advanced methods in health research, or both. Experience with any of the following is appreciated: g-methods, proximal causal inference, “quasi-experimental” approaches, target trial emulation and the target trial framework, and causal graphs. Full posting here.

Position 2: The Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting a full-time faculty member in the tenure stream at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the area of social epidemiology (including, but not limited to, research on health equity, discrimination, neighborhood environments, social policies, religion, and the criminal legal system). Full posting here.

IPUMS at the U of Minnesota makes the world's largest collection of population and health survey data freely accessible online. They
seek one or more data analysts at the Researcher 1 or 2 levels.

IPUMS US Microdata Data Analyst 1 full posting is here. (Job ID
365211)

IPUMS US Microdata Data Analyst 2 full posting is here. (Job ID
365212)

Application review begins November 18.

"As the Project Manager for the Social & Economic Sciences Research Center, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of multiple program evaluation projects. Your duties will include client interaction, project planning and specifications, survey questionnaire and materials design, sample management, and survey implementation. You will ensure project success by effectively communicating with staff about project requirements, monitoring project progress, and managing deadlines. Other duties you will be responsible for include data management, data analysis, quality assurance, report writing, and preparing evaluation reports for presentations. You will work collaboratively and independently to develop grant and service center funding proposals as opportunities arise."

This opening was first posted on October 1. This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

See the complete job announcement on the WSU Jobs website.

"As our new Research Specialist, you'll be at the heart of impactful projects. You'll collaborate with local organizations and government agencies, helping them understand complex social issues and make informed decisions. Your work will be diverse and engaging - one day you might design a study to evaluate a new community program, and the next, present findings to city officials.

"We're looking for someone who thrives on making meaning out of data and who can also communicate insights clearly to diverse audiences. You'll lead research teams, manage budgets, and work directly with our partners to ensure our research addresses their most pressing questions. This role combines project management and creative analytical abilities, with relationship-building skills."

ISR staff work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of two in-office days at Sacramento State Downtown. Priority review of applications begins November 4, 2024.

See the complete posting on the SacState University Enterprises website.

The Rapoport Doctoral Dissertation Grants are available to all US-based graduate students who are at the point of initiating or are already conducting dissertation research focused on advancing knowledge and understanding of political behavior. 

Each dissertation will be provided a grant up to $15,000 to support survey research. The money should be used for survey research conducted via an academically recognized survey organization (e.g. YouGov, GfK, NORC).

Submissions will be due no later than 10/31/2024, 11:59 PM PT. 

For complete information, see the Rapoport Family Foundation website