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AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (Washington, DC)

The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships is seeking doctoral level social scientists for a one year public service and professional development opportunity at the intersection of science and policy in Washington, DC. Fellows serve yearlong assignments in all three branches of the federal government to gain a stronger understanding of science and policy and are prepared to develop and execute solutions to address today’s most challenging societal issues.

Click here to read how alumnus fellow Kevin Foster, PhD Anthropology, Executive Branch Fellow at the National Science Foundation, and now Associate Professor at University of Texas, Austin, applied his fellowship experience to his career in academia.

Application deadline for the 2016-17 fellowship year is November 1, 2015.

Join us for a video chat on Thursday, August 20 with current fellows to hear how they’ve incorporated their background in the social sciences to policy.

To learn more about the chat and RSVP click here.

Beijing Normal University postdoc (China)

The Department of Digital Media, School of Art and Design at Beijing Normal University invites applications for Post-doc Research Fellow in

(A) Communication (with specializations in Digital Media, Media Art & Design, or Political Communication) OR
(B) Data Mining on Social Media OR
(C) Statistics

Appointment to the appropriate rank will be considered with reference to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Applicants should (i) possess a PhD degree from a reputable university; (ii) have undertaken research in the aforementioned field(s); (iii) be proficient in English OR Chinese; (iv) be able to publish research output with international impact.

Appointment(s) will normally be made on contract basis for up to 20 months, which, subject to funding, performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment. Salary will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please email the Application Materials (full curriculum vitae, together with copies of qualification documents, a publication list and abstracts of selected published papers) to ZHANG Lun.

Chengdu University of Technology job ad (China)

International Foundation Programme Teacher
Chengdu University of Technology
Expires:22nd August 2015

A well established Sino-British University Programme in Chengdu, China is seeking additional motivated, experienced teachers to help deliver a UK University International Foundation Programme for the coming academic year. The programme forms the first year of Business and Computing programmes delivered exclusively in English but taught in China to the same standards as those delivered in the UK. Students study in Chengdu for three or four years and are awarded the same degrees or higher diplomas as students studying in the UK. The programme has a reputation for stringent quality management and has successfully sent students on to complete post-graduate degrees at top ranking institutions such as University College London, the University of Glasgow, and the University of Birmingham.

The International Foundation Programme bridges the gap between students who have taken the Chinese National College Entrance Examination and the skills required to be successful on a UK undergraduate award. Modules delivered include General English, Academic English, Communication Skills, Business/Computing English, Maths and IT skills and an Integrated Project. Candidates with a background in ESL teaching to young adults or university preparation courses are preferred. Experience of the UK higher education system is a definite plus. Those who apply with experience of living or studying in China will also be looked upon favourably, as well as those having a well developed sense of adventure and strong team work skills. Minimum qualifications needed would be an undergraduate degree, but relevant teaching qualifications such as a CELTA are also desirable. Evidence of having a reflective approach to teaching/training could also be demonstrated in any application for this position.

Chengdu is a thriving city in south-west China that currently presents great opportunities for living and working, as well as outstanding potential for research projects. Within the Programme, we have a dedicated staff development scheme with the chance to take a Post Graduate Certificate in International Education, ensuring the quality of courses delivered are of an equivalent standard to what is delivered in the UK.

Note: This position is a contracted position for one academic year, starting in September 2015 and finishing in Summer 2016. Salaries typically range from 10,000 to 14,000 RMB per month and staff are normally expected to teach up to 20 periods per week. Benefits are awarded for staff who re-sign for subsequent years. On campus accommodation is offered as part of the remuneration package along with airline tickets for travel to and from China.

Candidates should contact careers@zy.cdut.edu.cn in the first instance for more details about the position and an application form.

Anglia Ruskin University job ad: Director of International (UK)

Director of International
Corporate Marketing, International & Development Services
Anglia Ruskin University
Closes: 24th August 2015

About Anglia Ruskin University:
Our vibrant, modern University is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally and we have ambitious plans for our future. Our main campuses in the cities of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough have been transformed with major capital investments. With an annual income of £190m and over 35,000 students, we are a major force for higher education in the East of England.

About the role:
This is an exciting, crucial role and a great opportunity for the right candidate to use their knowledge, skills and experience to support the international marketing and recruitment activity at our University. Working closely with the Pro Vice-Chancellor, you’ll facilitate the delivery of the integrated service focussing on generation and conversion of applications in accordance with our corporate plan.

With a higher degree and/or relevant professional qualification at post-graduate level, you’ll have an excellent understanding of international recruitment markets, and experience of successfully establishing and managing an international recruitment activity in higher education. You’ll be a self-starter with lots of enthusiasm, passion, innovation and creativity along with an understanding of the different technologies used for marketing of such programmes including digital and social media.

We value diversity at Anglia Ruskin University and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification – accessed via the apply link below. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.

University of Oxford Postdoctoral Fellowship (UK)

Qualitative Researcher (Ethnography)
University of Oxford – Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences
Closes: 9th September 2015

The Health Experiences Research Group, within the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, is seeking a postdoctoral ethnographer to join the internationally regarded HERG team. This excellent opportunity has arisen through funding for an NIHR HS&DR funded project. The INQUIRE study aims to improve NHS capability to interpret online feedback from patients and the public, and to understand whether and how to act on this to improve services. INQUIRE is comprised of five projects; this post involves being part of a project which will capture how NHS staff, and the organisations they work for, use (and resist using) user-generated online content in practice. The postholder will be responsible for conducting in-depth organisational case studies in four NHS Trusts across the UK and will be embedded in each of the four sites for a period of time in order to study individual and organisational-level issues in relation to online patient feedback on health services.

You will hold a PhD in a social science or possess equivalent research experience, have proven experience of ethnographic research, preferably with experience relevant to technology adoption in a health care setting, with excellent interpersonal, analytic and communication skills, a strong publication record and an interest in digital healthcare.

The post is available full-time, fixed-term, for 2 years.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 9 September 2015. We plan to hold interviews on Wednesday 23 September or Tuesday 29 September 2015 (date to be confirmed).

Intercultural Harmony Grants from Laura Jane Musser Fund

Through the Intercultural Harmony Initiative, the Laura Jane Musser Fund provides grants to projects that promote mutual understanding and cooperation between groups and citizens of different cultural backgrounds. The geographic area for this initiative is the following states: Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wyoming.  Online applications will be accepted at www.musserfund.org from September 16 through October 16, 2015.

PRIORITY IS PLACED ON PROJECTS THAT:
Include members of various cultural communities working together on projects with common goals
*Build positive relationships across cultural lines
*Engender intercultural harmony, tolerance, understanding, and respect
*Enhance intercultural communication, rather than cultural isolation, while at the same time celebrating and honoring the unique qualities of each culture

PROJECTS MUST DEMONSTRATE:
*Need in the community for the intercultural exchange project
*Grassroots endorsement by participants across cultural lines, as well as their active participation in planning and implementation of the project
*The ability of the organization to address the challenges of working across the cultural barriers identified by the project
*Tangible benefits in the larger community

LIMITS OF GEOGRAPHY:
Only programs in Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wyoming may apply.

PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR SUPPORT:
Intercultural Harmony projects can be carried out in a number of areas, including (but not limited to):
*The arts
*Community service
*Youth activities

OUTCOMES SHOULD INCLUDE:
*A demonstration of intercultural exchange between cultures
*Increased comfort in interaction between the groups and individual citizens addressed by the project
*Harmonious shared use of public space and community facilities
*Continued cooperation by the participants or communities addressed by the project

WHAT THE PROGRAM WILL COVER:
*New programs or projects within their first three years (up to $18,000)
*The planning and implementation phase of a project (up to $18,000)

WHAT WILL NOT BE FUNDED:
*Capital Expenses
*General Operating Expenses
*Ongoing Program Support

WHO CAN APPLY:
*Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations
*Organizations that are forming if they have a documented fiscal sponsor relationship
*Organizations located within one of the eligible states listed above

Queen’s University Belfast job ad (Northern Ireland)

Research Development Manager (International)
Queen’s University Belfast – Research and Enterprise
Closes: 4th September 2015

The Research and Enterprise Directorate is seeking to appoint a Research Development Manager (International). The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to develop, monitor and promote the University’s international research portfolio, and provide strategic support for researchers seeking to engage in international funding opportunities.

Anticipated interview date: Friday 18 September 2015
Salary scale: £38,511 – £50,200 per annum (including contribution points)
Closing date: Friday 4 September 2015

Apply online at www.qub.ac.uk/jobs. For further information or assistance contact the Personnel Department, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Telephone (028) 9097 3044 or e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.

University of California, Merced Postdoctoral Scholarship

PostDoctoral Scholar at University of California, Merced
Please apply here: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/apply/JPF00235

The Ramírez Communication, Culture, and Health (CCH) Research Lab is committed to understanding how culture and communication influence health outcomes and can contribute to reducing health disparities in the United States.

We investigate the influence of communication on individual- and population-level health and health disparities and the design of culturally appropriate communication strategies to improve health. Our unique location within California’s diverse Central Valley allows us to explore how Latino ethnicity and culture interplay with communication access and influence. We conceptualize communication influence to include the information environment and communication-based health promotion interventions. The overarching goal of the lab is to conduct research on the social, behavioral, and population factors that contribute to Latino health disparities, and to develop and test interventions to modify these factors to reduce such disparities. Specifically, we are interested in: (1) Evaluating the influence of the information environment on cancer-related outcomes; (2) Describing influences on cancer risk factors and health behaviors among Latinos; and (3) Designing health communication for maximum effectiveness among Latinos across the acculturation spectrum.

The CCH Lab has an opening for a one-year position as postdoctoral fellow in Merced, California, to focus on research in the areas of communication, cancer prevention, and Latino health.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Communication, Public Health, Sociology, Social Psychology, or other related social, behavioral, or population science field. Expertise in health communication, Latino health, health disparities, marketing, advertising, and Spanish language skills are strongly preferred. Experience working with Latino populations is essential. Candidates with mixed methods and experience implementing and evaluating community-based intervention research are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of strong scholarship including peer-reviewed publications. Ph.D. must be conferred by start date.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately. Recruitment will remain open until position is filled. Position to begin as early as September 1, 2015 or as late as January, 2016.

REQUIREMENTS
To apply, submit 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) 3 letters of reference, 4) Up to 3 reprints (optional).

The cover letter should include a brief description of research interests, experience, and emphasize the candidate’s ability to finish projects and the unique skills the candidate may bring to the lab.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point job ads

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking four assistant professors in communication (tenure track) beginning in January or August, 2016.  Three successful candidates will teach introductory and advanced courses in public relations/strategic communication.  Ability to teach introductory and advanced public relations courses required.  Experience in public relations and in teaching diverse student groups preferred. The fourth will teach introductory and advanced courses in organizational communication. Ability to teach introductory and advanced organizational communication courses required.  Ability to teach in one or more of the following areas preferred: quantitative methodology and/or communication theory, intercultural communication, gender studies, conflict resolution, sports communication.   Ability to teach diverse student groups preferred. All will have an opportunity to develop new courses and teach at the graduate level. Qualifications:  Ph.D. in communication (or related area) required for tenure; ABD considered for initial appointment.

See more job details and how to apply at: http://www.uwsp.edu/hr/jobs/Pages/default.aspx

Application review begins September 14, 2015.  AA/EO/V/D Employer

University of Central Florida job ad

Director, Nicholson School of Communication at University of Central Florida

The College of Sciences at the University of Central Florida invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the Nicholson School of Communication. The school offers baccalaureate degrees in Advertising-Public Relations, Communication & Conflict, Human Communication, Journalism, and Radio-Television, as well as an M.A. in Communication. The school also offers a number of minors and certificates (e.g., Health Communication). The school has 48 full-time faculty members, 2,400 declared and pending undergraduate majors and minors, and 75 graduate students. Future directions include a planned Ph.D. in Strategic Communication, a developing Hispanic media program, and enhanced internationalization. The Nicholson School is striving to be a preeminent communication program and is searching for a director with the vision and commitment to lead us there.

Located in Orlando, the University of Central Florida (UCF) is the nation’s second largest university with more than 60,000 students in 177 bachelor’s and master’s degrees and 30 doctoral programs. Students come from all 50 states and from 148 countries. A priority on diversity and inclusiveness led UCF to co-found the University Innovation Alliance, a consortium of large public research universities committed to better serving first-generation, low-income students. The Carnegie Foundation has designated UCF as both a “Curricular Engagement and Outreach & Partnerships University” and as a “very high research activity” institution.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. from an accredited institution in a discipline appropriate to the school and have a distinguished record of scholarship, teaching excellence, and professional service meriting appointment at the rank of tenured professor. Applicants must also demonstrate a record of administrative leadership in a university setting and a commitment to diversity. Preferred qualifications include: experience in leading initiatives; external research funding; successful mentoring of faculty; a record of productive partnership with internal and external constituents; proven fundraising skills; and, the ability to advance the school’s broad educational and research mission.

Please apply online, and attach the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and the names and contact information of at least three (3) references. Only electronic submissions through this website will be accepted. Please direct nominations and questions to Dr. Arlen Chase, Search Chair. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.

UCF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or national origin.  As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.