The General Social Survey invites proposals to add questions to its 2024 survey. Proposals will be accepted based on scientific quality and scholarly interest; outside funding is not necessary. The deadline for submissions is February 6, 2023. Details are here: https://gss.norc.org/Documents/other/GSS%202024%20Module%20Competition%20Call.pdf
Call for Papers: Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics (SASE)
The Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics (SASE) is pleased to announce the call for papers and panels for its 35th annual conference, “Socio-Economics in a Transitioning World: Breaking Lines and Alternative Paradigms for a New World Order”, hosted by the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, 20-22 July 2023.
Please find information on submissions here [https://sase.org/conference-submission/], as well as information on SASE’s research networks [https://sase.org/about/networks/] and 2023 mini-conference themes [https://sase.org/event/2023-rio-de-janeiro/#mini]). General information about the conference, including the theme, fees, and deadlines, can be found here [https://sase.org/event/2023-rio-de-janeiro/].
The hard deadline for submissions is Wednesday, 1 February 2023.
Please feel free to distribute widely. We hope that you will join us!
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Jacob Bromberg
Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics
Job Posting: Sciences Po Digital Sociology Research Assistant/ Project Manager
DIGITAL SOCIOLOGY RESEARCH ASSISTANT/PROJECT MANAGER
Le Centre de recherche sur les inégalités sociales (CRIS – Center for Research in Social Inequalities), at Sciences Po in Paris, is recruiting a part-time Research Assistant/Project Manager for disinformation research. CRIS develops cutting-edge research on social stratification and inequalities.
Duties and Essential Job Functions
The person recruited, above all else, will be a “fixer” who knows how to take initiative and can work independently, performing a variety of research duties and administrative tasks, which may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Organize, recruit, conduct, and code interviews, as needed
- Conduct literature reviews
- Create and visualize descriptive statistics
- Translate social media and other content from French to English, as needed
- Prepare research applications and reports
- Collect and analyze descriptive data
- Summarize project results and prepare progress reports
- Assist with the preparation of scholarly reports, presentations and articles
- Organize public reporting of research including web, talks, travel logistics, etc.
- Prepare, maintain, and update website materials related to the research
- Support budget management, purchases, and reimbursements
- Maintain software management and updates
- Coordinate and communicate administrative details and project files with project team
- Manage and respond to project related email
- Attend seminars and meetings as necessary
Required Qualifications - Attention to detail, as well as managing the big picture (a “fixer”)
- Bilingual in French and English
- Ability to work independently and a self-starter
- Willingness to “manage up”: communicating the project’s priorities and seeking feedback, anticipating
the next steps needed, and ability to offer well-rounded help on a complex project - Experience with collaborations and working in teams
- Communication and organizing skills on all levels (in-person, phone, online)
- Willingness to learn and expand technical details
Preferred Qualifications - Comfort working with and structuring messy digitized data, and translating digitized data to different
formats (e.g., raw text, json, xml, csv files) - Knowledge of text encoding and decoding (the machine kind, not the xml kind)
- Some knowledge of data and visualizations
- Data analysis: qualitative and/or quantitative
- Social theory
Based in Paris, this is a part-time, 20 hours/week position for at least 18 months, with the possibility of an extension. Monthly salary starts at 1 600 €/month before social charges with benefits. To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV both in English, as well as a writing sample, and the contact information of three professional references by December 1, 2022 (or until filled) to this application portal.
Postdoc Position: Sciences Po/CNRS Digital Sociology Post Doc
DIGITAL SOCIOLOGY POST DOC
Le Centre de recherche sur les inégalités sociales (CRIS – Center for Research in Social Inequalities), UMR7049, Sciences Po/CNRS, is recruiting a full-time post-doc position for a disinformation research project.
CRIS develops cutting-edge research on social stratification and inequalities with three objectives:
- To measure and compare the evolution of social inequalities in France and in contemporary societies;
- To analyze the mechanisms of social inequalities at several levels;
- To contribute to the analysis of public policies.
CRIS researchers are internationally recognized for their expertise in the study of social inequalities. Their work covers a variety of fields. Empirical sociology, interdisciplinary openness, theoretical and methodological rigor, and respect for the autonomy of researchers are the pillars of the Center’s scientific policy. As a host laboratory for the Sciences Po doctoral program in sociology, CRIS is distinguished by its commitment to research training. Click here for more information. The disinformation research is a comparative research project between France and the United States, led by Jen Schradie, a digital sociologist at Sciences Po.
Required Qualifications
*Candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
*Survey methods, including designing, implementing, and analyzing survey data
*Computational text analysis/natural language processing
*Statistical Methods and Quantitative Analysis
*Digital Tracing Techniques
*Understanding and use of social theory to frame and drive research questions
*PhD in sociology (or adjacent discipline) by/near date of appointment
*Fluent in English. Working knowledge of French is preferred but not required
Based in Paris, this is a full-time position for at least 18 months, with the possibility of an extension. The applicant will work on disinformation research and will contribute to the research team with research design, data collection, data analysis, theoretical contribution, and article writing. Applicants must be able to demonstrate initiative and be able to work independently while at the same time in concert with the research team. The anticipated start date is in early 2023 (flexibility will be
considered, especially regarding moving logistics)
To apply, please submit a detailed academic CV and cover letter, both in English, as well as an article or publication from your dissertation, and the contact information of three professional references by December 1, 2022 (or until filled) to this application portal. Questions not addressed in this job announcement can be sent to jen.schradie@sciencespo.fr with “Post-Doc Application” in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. All candidates will be considered, regardless of nationality, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and/or disability.
Job Posting: Tenure-track Professor in Management, Drew University
We created a Business major that we think reflects the liberal arts tradition of breadth and depth of study and which draws upon multiple disciplines and perspectives including (but not limited to) Anthropology, Computer and Data Science, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Would be perfect fit for someone whose work is interdisciplinary. Added perks are beautiful campus and proximity to NYC.
Drew University seeks applications for an open-rank tenure-track Professor in Management beginning August 2023. Apply here.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will teach core and elective courses related to management in our interdisciplinary business program and work closely with our undergraduate students. In addition, they will contribute to a program that values interdisciplinary, experiential, ethical, and global business perspectives. We especially encourage candidates with experience and/or interest in the administration and leadership of academic programs and departments, with the potential of serving in this capacity at Drew University in the near future.
Requirements:
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in management or a related social science field with substantial relevance to management (e.g., industrial and organizational psychology, organizational studies, organizational sociology), by August 1, 2023. Teaching responsibilities include core and upper-level management classes.
Application:
To apply, please submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) current curriculum vitae; (3) a brief statement of teaching interests and philosophy; (4) evidence of teaching excellence; (5) a job paper or published article; and (6) Contact information for three references, at least one of whom can address teaching experience. The committee will request reference letters only for semi-finalists in the search process. For full consideration, applications must be complete by Friday December 16, 2022.
About Drew University:
Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, the Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.
It has a total enrollment of more than 2,200 students and has 136 full-time faculty members, 96% of whom hold the terminal degree in their field. The Theological and Caspersen schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees, and the College confers BA and BS degrees in 40 disciplines and offers 19 dual-degree programs.
Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Particularly noteworthy opportunities for undergraduates include the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE), the Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI), the Center for Civic Engagement, as well as seven New York City semesters and several international study abroad programs.
The Caspersen School of Graduate Studies offers a wide array of distinctive and flexible advanced degree programs designed to meet the needs of almost any busy schedule. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual community.
The Theological School has a distinguished history rooted in the United Methodist Church. Today, it serves many denominations as a center for preparing clergy and leaders for service in the church and the world. Its focus on biblical and theological scholarship and social justice has made it a sought after destination for students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees.
To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Following federal and state requirements; a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire.
These positions are subject to a background check.
Postdoc Position: Postdoc at Wharton
Wharton People Analytics is seeking two postdoctoral researchers to assist in the development of research projects in people analytics, primarily in collaboration with Professors Matthew Bidwell and Peter Cappelli. We are seeking to launch two new multi-year projects. One will explore the role of analytics in managing frontline workers, examining how technology can improve the conditions under which employees work. A second project seeks to develop our understanding of the challenges involved in managing remote and hybrid work. As the projects are just beginning, successful applicants will help to define the research and consequent publications. They will also have opportunities to continue to advance their own research agendas.
The roles will have two main responsibilities. In the initial phases of the project, the postdoctoral researchers will liaise with companies as we seek to build partnerships for this research. Activities may include setting up small conferences and writing research proposals. As the project develops, we will gather and analyze data. The postdoctoral researchers will be expected to take the lead in this process. In addition, the researchers may be asked to assist with the broader work of the People Analytics Initiative and the Center for Human Resources from time to time
Successful candidates will be expected to have the following competencies:
- Ability to effectively manage relationships with corporate partners
- Ability to manage and analyze large datasets, through familiarity with at least one programming environment (e.g. R, Stata, Python) and preferably more.
- A strong background in multivariate statistical analyses
- Ability to work independently and be proactive in developing a research project.
- A good grasp of fundamental concepts around employment and careers
Although we are open to a variety of profiles, we believe that the successful candidate is likely to benefit from having had some of the following experiences:
- PhD (or ABD) in management, sociology, economics, industrial relations or IO psychology with a research focus on employment issues
- Previous experience in working with complex dataset
- Work experience in a corporate setting
The salary will be between $54,800 and $65,000 depending on qualifications and years of experience. Benefits include health insurance and paid vacation and sick leave.
To apply, please e-mail your CV, cover letter, one representative publication or working paper, and the names and contact information for two references to peopleanalytics@wharton.upenn.edu by February 28th 2023.
Call for Papers: Seminar in Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy (SEPHI)
We cordially invite Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars in all disciplines to apply for our 4th Seminar in Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy (SEPHI). The seminar will take place on emlyon’s city campus in Paris from May 25–26, 2023.
As stated in the call, we are looking forward to two days of lively debate about private initiatives seeking to tackle social and environmental problems.
We are delighted to announce Elisabeth Clemens (UChicago) and Ignasi Martí (esade) as our keynote speakers. The seminar is organized by
Christof Brandtner, Nevena Radoynovska (emlyon), Arthur Gautier (ESSEC), Frédéric Dufays, Virginie Xhauflair (HEC Liège), and Benjamin Huybrechts (IESEG). To apply, please send a 2-page extended abstract of a research project and a current CV to brandtner@em-lyon.com by February 1. Course credit for PhD students is available. Participants will range in seniority from graduate students still defining their dissertation work to postdoctoral scholars wrapping up theirs.
Please send us your best work.
À tout à l’heure !
Christof Brandtner
Announcement: Diane Vaughan’s “Dead Reckoning: Air Traffic Control, System Effects, and Risk” (Chicago, 2021) has been selected for the 2023 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Gardner-Lasser Aeronautics and Astronautics History Literature Award.
Dead Reckoning is an historical ethnography covering the life course of the air traffic control system from system emergence through 2017. Based on archival research and field work in four air traffic control facilities, the book focuses on how historical conditions, social actors, and events in the system’s institutional environment – political, economic, technological, cultural – impact the air traffic organization, changing it, and how in turn those changes affect not only the social, technological, and material arrangements of the workplace, but also controllers’ interpretive work, cultural understandings, and work practices. Far from a top-down model, controllers – the workers at the bottom of the hierarchy – respond to these events, making repairs that supply organizational resilience. Building on work on institutional logics, boundaries and boundary work, culture and cognition, and expertise, the case demonstrates the connection between institutional change, agency, and persistence over the life course.
Announcement: Gender, Professions, and Organizations Writing Workshop (SWS 2023 Winter Meeting)
Register now for the 21st semi-annual Gender, Professions, and Organizations writing workshop at the SWS winter conference (Thurs, Jan 5th) by e-mailing Sharla Alegria (sharla.alegria@utoronto.ca)
The 21st semi-annual Gender, Professions, and Organizations Writing Workshop is back to its in-person format from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday, January 12, 2023 – the day of pre-conference activities for the Sociologists for Women in Society Winter Meeting in New Orleans. Originally a workgroup of sociologists studying gender and academic careers, scientific organizations, and organizational transformations to promote gender equality, the workshop has grown to now include scholars of gender, professions, and organizations more broadly. Our aims are to learn about the range of work of attendees, facilitate collaboration, build community across career stages, and MOST IMPORTANTLY to dedicate time for writing. This is an opportunity to write, network, and collaborate. We encourage new and returning participants. If you’ve never come, welcome, and if you have, welcome back!
As a group, we will discuss our current research projects. This exercise provides useful information to explore potential collaborations throughout the day. There will be designated blocks of independent, quiet writing time. You may use this time any way you wish: brainstorm a new paper, put finishing touches on a manuscript, work with collaborators, or analyze data. There will be separate, designated spaces for conversations around research and collaboration.
The full-day workshop is organized as two standalone sessions, each with time for introductions and time for writing. We will take a lunch break in between the two sessions at a nearby restaurant. At the end of the day, we come together for a discussion of what we have accomplished and our future plans. Participants are welcome to join for the morning, afternoon, or both. We will make a reservation for lunch (self-paid) for all who wish to join.
Anyone attending SWS is welcome to join the workshop. The workshop begins early on the 12th, so we recommend arriving in New Orleans on the 11th. Send an email to Sharla Alegria (sharla.alegria@utoronto.ca) by January 5th to register.
Your SWS meeting fee will cover the room cost for the workshop. Participants should bring their own laptop computers (and maybe an extension cord) and snacks to share, as we do not have extra funding.
Best,
Sharla Alegria (Assistant Professor, University of Toronto)
Melissa Abad (Senior Research Scholar, Stanford VMWare Women’s Leadership Lab)
Ethel Mickey (Assistant Professor, California State University, San Bernardino)
Firuzeh Shokooh Valle (Assistant Professor of Sociology, Franklin and Marshall College)
Former organizers: Rodica Lisnic, Elizabeta Shifrin, Kathrin Zippel, Laura Kramer, Christina Falci, Laura Hirshfield, Julia McQuillan, and Enobong Hannah (Anna) Branch, Laura Kramer, Shauna Morimoto
Call for Applications: CASBS Summer Institute on Organizations and their Effectiveness
Since 2016, the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford has run a two-week summer “boot camp” for young faculty in sociology, economics, law, management, and political science with the aim of getting organizations researchers out of their disciplinary and methodological silos. During the pandemic, we have met online, but we are now preparing for an in-person workshop for July 2023. The institute brings together young faculty and postdoctoral fellows from across the world to learn from notable faculty and each other, through lectures, hacks, discussion, and walks. Led by Bob Gibbons (MIT Sloan and Economics) and Woody Powell (Stanford Education and Sociology, currently director of CASBS), they are joined by “guest chefs” from many disciplines. Recent visitors to the workshop have included Kate Kellogg, Dan Carpenter, Hahrie Han, Jenna Bednar, Scott Page, Adam Reich, Marianne Bertrand, Rebecca Henderson, and Jerry Davis. Participants describe the experience as transformational, and an exceptional way to build an inter-disciplinary organizations committee.
We are now taking applications for Summer 2023. For more information about applying, please go to:
Call for Applications 2023
Call for Applications 2023Fellowship Opportunity Applications due December 12, 2022 Application portal can be accessed at https://applycasbs.stanford.edu/summerapplication/ Summer Institute for Behavioral and Social Scientists Organizations and Their Effectiveness July 16 through July 29, 2023 Directors Robert Gibbons (rgibbons@mit.edu), economics and management, MIT Woody Powell (woodyp@stanford.edu),View this on Stanford >
Organizations, Occupations and Work 