Job Openings at IBS
Research Associate-Matlab Health and Socioeconomic Survey 2
The Institute of Behavioral Science (IBS) at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Research Associate (post-doctoral position) for Wave 2 of the Matlab Health and Socioeconomic Survey (MHSS2). The project examines the long-term effects of health and human capital interventions in rural Bangladesh using 35 years of household, community, and facility data. The successful candidate will be expected to:
i) co-lead the field and data management operations of MHSS2;
ii) oversee tracking and interview of MHSS respondents who have migrated out of the study site;
iii) co-author key publications from the project; and
iv) develop an independent and innovative research agenda utilizing these data.
The interdisciplinary nature of IBS and this project offer opportunities for mixed methods analysis and for cross-national comparisons. The candidate should have strong methodological skills and experience in working with large survey data sets. A strong interest in field research is necessary, and past experience is desirable. A Ph.D. in demography, economics, sociology, geography, public health, or related discipline is required.
The appointment is for three years, to begin as early as July 2010. Some preference will be given to Bengali speakers. The appointment includes at least one year in Bangladesh at ICDDR,B and one year in Colorado at CU. Screening begins January 1, 2010 and continues until position is filled. Note that the position is contingent on near-certain funding. Beginning Monday, November 2, applications are to be submitted on-line at www.jobsatcu.com, posting #808682. The application must include a cover letter, CV, one sample paper (e.g. job market paper), and list of three references (recommendations will be requested later).
The interdisciplinary inter-institution research team includes Jane Menken (CU), Andrew Foster (Brown University), Randall Kuhn (University of Denver and CU), Tania Barham (CU), Jill Williams (CU), Nizam Khan (CU and Qatar University), Omar Rahman (Independent University, Bangladesh), Elisabeth Root (CU), Michael Emch (University of North Carolina Chapel Hill), Abdur Razzaque (ICDDR,B), Abbas Bhuiya (ICDDR,B), and Kim Streatfield (ICDDR,B).
The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.
