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Postdoctoral Position

Survey Methodology

Institute for Social Research

University of Michigan

Unit: The Program in Survey Methodology

Date announced: 12/15/2008

The University of Michigan Program in Survey Methodology is seeking a postdoctoral scholar with a PhD in survey methodology or a related area with a demonstrated interest in the application of surveys to the social, behavioral, or health sciences. The successful applicant must have strong methodological skills, statistical as well as survey.

The postdoctoral scholar will work with the faculty of the Program in Survey Methodology to train Masters level students in the fundamental principles of survey methodology and the practical aspects of the survey process. The scholar will have the opportunity to develop methodological studies as part of an ongoing survey practicum, develop research collaborations with faculty and doctoral level students, seek external funding for research with the help of the Program, and participate in the research activities of the Institute for Social Research more broadly.

Scholars have exceptional resources to facilitate teaching and research. They will have access to administrative, research, and computing support staff in the Program, the computing environment needed for teaching and research, and travel funding. They will also have access to the Institute’s survey infrastructure that conducts local and national
surveys in multiple modes and the University’s outstanding research facilities.

The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of a second year of funding. The salary and benefits are competitive.

Review of applications begins as they are received, and continues until the position is filled. Interested persons should send a letter of application indicating background in survey methodology, career goals, and academic qualifications together with a curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation to Frederick Conrad, Program in Survey Methodology, Institute for Social Research, 426 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Additional information about the position can be obtained from Ms. Jill Esau ([email protected] )