methodologist job --- apply by July 1

["<Linda Williams>" <lwilliams@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Colleagues

Please note and post the position announcement attached below.  We are
seeking a strong methodologist who possesses statistical skills for
analyzing data from longitudinal studies and has experience with
measurement and psychometrics. During the first year of the position, 50%
of the time will be devoted to working with me and colleagues at the Stone
Center on several projects including planning and initiating research on a
program designed to develop social competency and prevent violence among
school-aged children. The other half of the position will involve working
with an interesting team of researchers at the Center for Research on
Women. 

The Stone Center and the Center for Research on Women are all part of the
Wellesley Centers for Women.


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Linda Williams, Ph.D.			phone: 617-283-2834
Director of Research			fax:   617-283-3646
Stone Center
Wellesley Centers for Women
Wellesley College
106 Central Street			e-mail:  Lwilliams@wellesley.edu
Wellesley, MA 02181
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                      POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Quantitative Social Science Methodologist

Deadline for Applications: July 1, 1997

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To provide expert methodological assistance to research 
projects at the Wellesley Centers for Women, which includes the Stone Center 
for Developmental Services and Studies and the Center for Research on Women. 
The Methodologist reports directly to the Executive Director of the Wellesley 
Centers for Women.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1.  Advise Project Directors at the Stone Center and the Center for Research 
    on Women on appropriate research design, statistical methods, sampling 
    techniques, scale development and psychometrics, etc. for research projects 
    conducted at the centers.

2.  Participate in the development and preparation of research proposals. 

3.  Participate in data analysis for research projects at the centers.

4.  Co-author papers as part of participation in research projects. 

5.  Other tasks as agreed upon with the Executive Director of WCW.

Minimum Position Requirements: Doctorate in developmental psychology, social 
psychology, sociology, or related field preferred, ABD considered.  
Substantive background in the social sciences required, background in child 
development, women's development over the life span, or ethnic studies 
preferred.  Must have extensive experience in quantitative data analysis, study
design and psychometrics. Candidate must be knowledeable in one or more of 
the following areas: growth modeling, structural equations, confirmatory 
factor analysis, survival analysis, and measurement development.  Must be 
organized, flexible, able to set priorities, and to work on multiple projects 
simultaneously.  Must have good oral and written communication skills.  Must
be able to work with colleagues from multiple disciplines and cultural 
backgrounds, and in a culturally-diverse environment.

Send letter of application and CV or resume to:
Patricia Basque
Associate Director of Human Resources
BG12
Wellesley College
Wellesley, Ma 02181