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CfP: Constructing Comparative Macro Data for Cross-national Survey Research, RC33-Session
by Sprecher der Methodensektion 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Dear colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the following session at the 8th International Conference on Social Science Methodology: Constructing Comparative Macro Data for Cross-national Survey Research Session Convenor: Christof Wolf, GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences The main purpose of cross-national surveys is to enable comparisons of attitudes and behaviors of people living in different countries. In addition to the interview data collected by the surveys such an analysis usually will draw on country level data like GDP per capital, population density or life expectancy. Unfortunately, there is no standard database for these macro variables. This session invites presentations discussing specific problems one is faced with when constructing databases with comparative macro data, e.g. finding data, credibility of sources, comparability of measures, design of database, use of lagged variables etc. Equally welcome are presentations introducing relevant data collections. To propose a paper please register under: http://conference.acspri.org.au/index.php/rc33/2012/user/account?source=%2F… Best wishes, Christof Wolf

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Doktorandenstelle Methoden der Politikwissenschaft iin Duisburg
by Sprecher der Methodensektion 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, anbei eine Ausschreibung für eine eine Qualifikationsstelle am Lehrstühl für Methoden der empirischen Politikwissenschaft an der Universität Duisburg-Essen. Beste Grüße Christof Wolf

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Call for Papers - The 8th International Conference on Social Science Methodology (9-13 July 2012, Sydney)
by Sprecher der Methodensektion 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

----- CfP RC33 VIII Social Science Methodology Conference ----- Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 1 December 2001 Please find below a notice regarding next year's RC33 Conference, which will be held in Australia for the first time. This is shaping up as a landmark event for social science and related research methodology, both within Australia and internationally. ************************************************************************** Call for Papers : The 8th International Conference on Social Science Methodology Venue: The University of Sydney, Sydney Australia Conference dates: Monday July 9 - Friday July 13, 2012 RC33 (the International Sociological Association's Research Committee on Logic and Methodology in Sociology) has organised the International Conference on Social Science Methodology every four years, since 1984. It is now the major international forum for current and fundamental issues in social science methodology and since 1984 has attracted scholars from all over the world and from a diverse range of academic fields and disciplines. The focus of the conference is on innovations and current best practice in all aspects of social science research methodology. It provides an opportunity to reflect on contemporary methods, as applied in a range of settings and disciplinary contexts, to hear about emerging methods, tools, techniques and technologies, and to discover what resources are available to social science researchers and users of research. The aim of the conference is to disseminate knowledge and promote methodological debate with the goal of contributing to the scientific development of social science research, particularly by building the evidence base to evaluate the efficacy, efficiency and rigour of the methods and techniques of social science research. Papers on all aspects of social science methodology are welcome, including but not restricted to: critiques and analysis of the philosophical paradigms that underpin the logic of social research; issues in the formulation of research questions; the design of social research; methods of collecting data, and analysing them; research technologies; and issues relating social science methodology to research consumers. The call for abstracts of papers opens September 2, 2011, and we are accepting submissions until December 1, 2011. Session convenors or the conference organisers will inform you of your abstract acceptance by December 19, 2011 and registrations will open on that date. Abstracts will only be accepted through the online submission form, and submission in any other form will not be accepted (instructions will be on the conference website). The conference Web site provides information about the conference, including key dates and deadlines, and submission guidelines. You can sign up for regular updates and news about the conference on the website. Conference Web site: http://rc33conference2012.acspri.org.au Please direct any queries to: rc33conference(a)acspri.org.au **************************************************************************

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Workshop: Das GESIS Mikrozensus-Trendfile: Eine neue Datenbasis zur Analyse des sozialen Wandels
by Wolf, Christof 28 Oct '11

28 Oct '11

Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, wir möchten Sie hiermit auf folgenden GESIS-Workshop aufmerksam machen, der am 1.12.2011 in Mannheim stattfinden wird: „Das GESIS Mikrozensus-Trendfile: Eine neue Datenbasis zur Analyse des sozialen Wandels“ Nähere Informationen zu dieser Veranstaltung finden Sie im angehängten Programm sowie auf der GESIS-Website unter http://www.gesis.org/veranstaltungen/gesis-workshops/gesis-mikrozensus-tren… Wir freuen uns über Ihr Interesse und möchten Sie bitten, diesen Hinweis gegebenenfalls an andere Interessenten weiterzuleiten. Mit den besten Grüße aus Mannheim, Mara Boehle, Andrea Lengerer und Christof Wolf

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DGS-Kongress
by Sprecher der Methodensektion 26 Oct '11

26 Oct '11

Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, anbei Informationen der DGS zum Soziologie-Kongress 2012. Leider ist uns nicht ganz klar, wie die Entscheidung für die verschiedenen Plenen zustandegekommen ist. Beste Grüße vom Vorstand Stefanie Eifler, Jürgen Hoffmeyer-Zlotnik und Christof Wolf

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W3 Universität zu Köln -- "NF Meulemann"
by Sprecher der Methodensektion 26 Oct '11

26 Oct '11

Liebe Kollegen, anbei eine neue Stellenausschreibung. Beste Grüße Christof Wolf

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FORS/LIVES Postdoc Fellowship
by Sprecher der Methodensektion 24 Oct '11

24 Oct '11

Dear colleagues, FORS and the University of Lausanne are offering a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the field of survey methodology for a period of 12 months, plus possibly a maximum of 24 additional months, starting in Spring 2012. Please refer to the attachment for more information. ______________________ Prof. Dr. Peter Farago Director FORS c/o University of Lausanne Bâtiment Vidy CH-1015 Lausanne T: +41 21 692 37 31 M: +41 79 333 75 97 F: +41 21 692 37 35 peter.farago(a)fors.unil.ch http://www.fors.unil.ch

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JPSM professor position
by Wolf, Christof 14 Oct '11

14 Oct '11

Title: Open Rank Professor Functional Title: Assistant / Associate / Full Professor Position Number: 117101 Unit: BSOS - The Joint Program in Survey Methodology Position Summary/Purpose of Position: The Joint Program in Survey Methodology (JPSM) seeks applications for an open rank faculty appointment from persons with research interests in survey statistics or survey methodology. The JPSM is a graduate degree program teaching state-of-the-art principles and practices in the design, conduct, analysis and evaluation of sample surveys. The JPSM is a consortium of the University of Maryland, University of Michigan, Westat and federal statistical agencies. Responsibilities include graduate teaching, research and supervising graduate students. Research interests could include areas such as sample design, variance estimation with complex sample designs, weighting and imputation, model-based vs. design based inference, measurement error in surveys, small area estimation, mode effects, interviewer-respondent interaction, cognitive aspects of survey methodology, question wording or context effects. Doctorate in statistics, biostatisics, psychology, sociology, or a related field is required. Applicants for a tenured appointment should have a strong public record in sampling, survey statistics, or survey methodology commensurate with rank sought. A strong record in funded research is also desirable. Please apply online via the University of Maryland job website: https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp and include a cover letter, CV and names of three references. Applications are now being considered and will continue to be until the position is filled. Please apply by October 21, 2011 for best consideration. For more information email Dr. Richard Valliant at rvalliant(a)survey.umd.edu. The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA Employer. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. Detailed information concerning JPSM and it's programs can be found on the web at www.jpsm.org. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Statistics, Survey Methodology, or related field. Preferences: Highest level of productivity. Richard Valliant, Ph.D. University of Maryland Joint Program for Survey Methodology 1218 Lefrak Hall College Park MD 20742 (301)-405-0932 (301)-405-0932 FAX: (301) 314-7912

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Stellenangebote an der Uni Bremen
by Sprecher der Methodensektion 10 Oct '11

10 Oct '11

Am Fachbereich Sozialwissenschaften der Universität Bremen sind vorbehaltlich der Stellenfreigabe im Arbeitsgebiet Statistik und empirische Sozialforschung bzw. im Sozialwissenschaftlichen Methodenzentrum Stellen für wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter/innen bzw. ein Lektorat zu besetzen: http://www.uni-bremen.de/universitaet/die-uni-als-arbeitgeber/stellen0/job/… http://www.uni-bremen.de/universitaet/die-uni-als-arbeitgeber/stellen0/job/… Uwe Engel

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ESS Research Fellow Vacancy
by Sprecher der Methodensektion 04 Oct '11

04 Oct '11

Dear Colleagues, The ESS team at City University London are looking to recruit a Research Fellow with strong statistical skills. We would be grateful if you could distribute the information about this post widely amongst your networks. Please find attached the job information document. Further information about the post including how to apply can be found at http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADH870/research-fellow/ Kind regards Rory Rory Fitzgerald Deputy Director Centre for Comparative Social Suvreys City University London +44 207 040 4903

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