[Statistics] Postdoc (NISS, USA )

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Educational Statistics National Institute of Statistical Sciences PO Box 14006, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-4006Tel: 919.685.9300 FAX: 919-685-9310 www.niss.org Postdoctoral Fellowships in Educational Statistics NISS plans to appoint at least one postdoctoral fellow to be deeply involved in designing, executing and reporting a broad range of studies and analyses of education statistics data. The fellow will participate in an ongoing series of research activities and expert task forces addressing topics of high importance and impact. The position is available immediately, and the goal is to make an appointment by January 1, 2009. NISS is a partner of the American Institutes for Research (AIR) in operating the Education Statistics Services Institute―Statistics and the NAEP Education Statistics Services Institute, which serve the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Current NISS foci―configuration and data integration for longitudinal studies, full population estimates for NAEP, graphics and maps, nonresponse bias analysis, postsecondary access and choice, projections, and surveys of ex-school principals―typify the scope of the fellow's activities. The position requires a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in statistics, psychometrics, survey methodology or a quantitative social science; strong communication and data analysis skills; knowledge of statistical computing software; capability to present complex information to diverse audiences; and commitment to collaborative research that crosses both disciplinary and sector (in this case, government/academia) boundaries. Women and members of under-represented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. The fellow will be located at NISS headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC, will be mentored by the director and associate director of NISS, and will interact with personnel from AIR and NCES, as well as other postdoctorals working in areas such as bioinformatics, chemoinformatics, data confidentiality and survey costs. The appointment will be for two or more years. Currently, the salary is $72,500 per year, together with a range of benefits. Teaching experience can often be arranged for fellows who wish it, as can participation in programs of NISS' sister institute, the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI). Applicants must have received a doctorate in 2003 or later. Applications should consist of (1) a letter of interest responding to the description above and containing full contact information and citizenship/immigration status; (2) a CV listing educational background, research experience and publications; and (3) a dissertation abstract. These items should be submitted, as PDF files if possible, to edstat-postdoc@niss.org. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the same E-mail address. NISS is an AA/EEO employer September 24, 2008