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Job Opening: Director of ANES |
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| Posted by: | Jon Krosnick |
| Title/Position: | Professor |
| School/Organization: | Stanford University |
| Sent to listserv of: | SPSP, SESP, SPSSI |
| Date posted: | October 12th, 2007 |
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Applications are now being accepted for the Director of Studies of The American National Election Study (ANES; www.electionstudies.org).
The Director of Studies oversees research operations and surveys conducted by the ANES and is located at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
The ANES is a high-profile research project funded mainly by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The most well-known products of the ANES are national surveys of the American electorate, done every two years since 1948.
ANES data are distributed free to all scholars are constitute one of the most frequently used social science databases in the world.
Reporting directly to the ANES Principal Investigators, the Director of Studies is responsible for every aspect of scientific operations, from study planning, data collection, and quality control to the production, dissemination and archiving of data sets, documentation, and other materials.
The Director of Studies collaborates with the Principal Investigators to identify project goals, set direction, raise funds, promote the project, and ensure continuity in the program of research.
The Director of Studies manages a small staff of regular, temporary, and student employees, oversees and is heavily involved in working collaboratively with data collection subcontractors to maintain and improve ANES production standards.
The ANES is a multi-university endeavor, so the Director of Studies coordinates production activities between the University of Michigan and Stanford University.
Administrative responsibilities include financial management and analysis, oversight of pre-award and post-award activities, and development of proposals, IRB applications, and reports to funding organizations. In this role, the Director of Studies acts as administrative liaison to internal and external units at the University of Michigan, with ability to make commitments on behalf of the project.
The Director of Studies is accountable for a multi-million dollar budget and oversees financial administration, prepares human subjects applications, reports to funding organizations, and works with lawyers and purchasing departments to prepare subcontracts and agreements.
The Director of Studies also serves as a liaison to the ANES Board of Overseers and a research community of thousands. The Director interacts annually with hundreds of scholars, journalists, teachers, publishers, policy makers and other interested parties. Some travel to and participation in professional conferences and meetings is involved.
Desirable qualifications: first-hand experience in large-scale survey data collection, including the use of CAPI, as well as knowledge of modern survey methodology. Five or more years of experience successfully managing professional staff and complex, large-scale social science research projects. Being comfortable using and knowledgeable about relevant modern technologies, and having skills using statistical packages. ANES maintains an extensive web presence, so applicants should have the ability to facilitate improvements to the public website and its usability.
A Masters of PhD degree in a social science, survey methodology, business, or a related substantive area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is desirable. Candidates must be organized and have good attention to detail, as well as excellent time management, critical thinking, and communication skills (both oral and written). The successful candidate will be able to empower and motivate employees, delegate effectively, and follow-through on tasks in an autonomous fashion.
Coursework or research experience in political science, data analysis skills, and presentation ability are desirable.
Applications must be submitted to the University of Michigan jobs website, at the following location:
http://www.umich.edu/~jobs/
Application review will begin on October 12, 2007, and will continue until the position is filled.
Job ID: 11752
Job Title: Research Area Specialist Sr (Research Area Specialist Senior)
Posting Date: September 14, 2008
Department: CPS-Ctr for Political Studies (Center for Political Studies)
Working Title: Director of Studies
Salary Range: minimum of $75,000 annually depending on education and experience
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week M-F days
The University of Michigan is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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