Postdoc and Research Scientist positions available

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

Here are announcements for TWO positions currently available at Wellesley
College.  Please post. 


Position #1 Available: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW 

The National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center at
Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley College, announces the availability
of a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW position in violence against women (VAW)
prevention research.  This position will commence January 1, 1999 through
August 31, 1999 (Renewal of appointment for 1999-2000 academic year is
possible.)

The National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center provides an
opportunity for research on all aspects of primary, secondary or tertiary
prevention of violence against women.  Current research includes studies
of: (1) partner violence dynamics, consequences and interventions; (2)
resilience and recovery from childhood trauma; (3) gender violence/ gender
justice curriculum; (4) gender based teasing and bullying  (5) sexual and
physical abuse of children including family dynamics, long term effects,
the attitudes of the public and professionals, and cross-cultural studies;
(6) services to victims of physical and sexual abuse, and interventions
with abusers; (7) substance abuse and violence against women;  and (7)
fatal child abuse. 

Fellowships may be awarded for collaboration on one of the on-going
projects, research using one of 25 data sets available through the
NVAW-PRC consortium, or to complete a project begun elsewhere.  Fellows
will also be assisted by the staff of the National Violence Against Women
Prevention Research Center in developing research designs and securing
funding for projects.  Fellows will be expected attend monthly seminars
and to work collaboratively with practitioners throughout the US on all
aspects of research design, implementation and interpretation of findings.
One of the expected products of the postdoctoral fellowship program is the
development of models for researcher-practitioner collaboration. 

Candidates must have a doctorate in one of the social sciences.  Persons
in professions such as psychiatry, law, or social work are also eligible
if they have research experience. Fellowships will normally be awarded for
a one year at 80% FTE based on an annual salary of $36,000, with benefits.

The National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center is a
consortium of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), the
University of Missouri-St. Louis (UM-SL), and Wellesley College (WC) and
is designed to support research on prevention and policy issues relevant
to violence against women.  Dean Kilpatrick at MUSC, Patricia Resick at
UM-SL, and Linda Williams at WC are the Center's Co-Directors.  The
postdoctoral fellow will report Linda Williams and Nan Stein
(Co-Investigator) at the Wellesley Centers for Women. 

Send a letter describing your interests in relation to research on VAW and
researcher-practitioner collaborations, your curriculum vitae, three
letters of recommendation, and examples of previous research papers to:

Linda M. Williams, Ph.D., Co- Director 
National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center 
Wellesley Centers for Women  (STC 412)
Wellesley College, 106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481-8203


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Position #2 Available:  RESEARCH SCIENTIST, Stone Center, Wellesley
                        Centers for Women, Wellesley College
Start Date: Position available immediately.  For best consideration submit
application by January 8, 1999. (Salary commensurate with experience).

JOB DESCRIPTION:  The main duties of this position will be to assist in
the management and direction of a national, longitudinal study of families
experiencing spousal violence, child physical abuse or child sexual abuse.
Responsibilities of the position include supervision of research
interviewers, data analysis, report writing and preparation of scientific
reports and articles.  The research scientist will also participate in the
work of  the National Violence Against Women Prevention Research Center
and will develop externally funded research projects. 

REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants should have a Ph.D. in social sciences with
strong research training;  3 years of post-doctoral experience in an
academic or research setting; substantial experience fielding research
studies, managing data, and conducting analysis of data using complex data
sets; a record of research and scholarly publications in the areas of
violence, trauma, child abuse and/or violence  against women; and strong
writing and editorial skills. 

Please send your curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and
examples of scholarly publications to: 

Linda M. Williams, Ph.D.
Director of Research
Stone Center (STC 412)
Wellesley College, 106 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481-8203



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