SSRC Job Openings
From: "Nicole Stahlmann" <[log in to unmask]>
http://www.ssrc.org/inside/employment/
Program Officers and/or Research Associates
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) seeks early- to mid-career
social scientists with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
(a) religion (especially Christianity and Islam as world religions),
(b) media and the public sphere, and
(c) knowledge institutions (including universities and other bases for
science and technology).
The new appointees will work with existing staff in developing new projects
and advancing existing initiatives. Applicants should consult the Council's
website at www.ssrc.org to learn more about current emphases.
The SSRC is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization devoted to
improving the quality of social science research and bringing necessary
knowledge to public issues. Founded in 1923, and supported by both
private foundations and a range of governments, SSRC has projects on
every continent and brings together researchers, practitioners, and
policy-makers throughout the world. Council activities encourage
innovation, build research capacity, and help social scientists engage
broader constituencies.
In partnership with other staff members, the new appointees will
develop, oversee and participate in research initiatives; plan new
activities and projects; consult with interdisciplinary and
international scholarly networks; raise funds; and communicate with a
variety of constituencies throughout the world, using print publications
and electronic media as well as face-to-face contacts.
The best qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in one of the social
sciences or a closely related field, and demonstrated achievements as a
researcher. In addition to intellectual distinction, candidates for this
position should demonstrate a capacity to develop intellectual projects
that transcend the boundaries of disciplines and bring together
researchers from diverse institutions around the world. All candidates
must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing, and be capable of effectively presenting social science
research to non-academic constituencies including funders,
policy-makers, practitioners and fellow researchers. Practical
experience in conceptualizing, organizing, and/or securing funding for
new projects is desirable. Candidates must be able to manage program
budgets and provide leadership to other staff.
Annual salary will be commensurate with experience. A strong
comprehensive benefits package is provided. Professional staff are
encouraged to continue their development as professional social
scientists while at the Council.=20
Interested applicants should send a detailed letter describing their
background and interest in SSRC, their curriculum vitae, a relevant
writing sample and the names of three professional colleagues who can
serve as references. Applications may be submitted either by mail or
electronically by e-mail. The Council has no citizenship requirements
for employees and seeks qualified candidates from all national
backgrounds.
Applications may be submitted either by mail or electronically by
e-mail.
Program Officer/Research Associate Search
Human Resources
Social Science Research Council
810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor
New York, NY 10019
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