The Social Science Statistics Partnership and the Department of Political
Science at Penn State University are seeking applications for the position
of Postdoctoral Fellow in statistical methods. In addition to conducting
his or her own research, the Postdoctoral Fellow would teach one course
each semester, at least one of which will be a graduate seminar in methods.
In addition, the postdoc will be involved in the activities of the
Statistics Partnership, promoting interdisciplinary activities such as
colloquia and workshops in statistical methods. The mission of the Social
Science Statistics Partnership is to coordinate, energize, and create
opportunities in statistical methods across the social sciences. We are
looking for scholars with a strong technical background in statistical
methods, evidence of publication or likely publication, and a desire to
take advantage of the opportunities to pursue research in statistical
methods. Recent PhDs in political science with degree in hand by August
2006 and with research interests in statistical methods are encouraged to
apply. In exceptional cases, we will consider applicants scheduled to
defend dissertations in early fall of 2006. Salary is $30,000. The
appointment will be for 9 months beginning August 2006.

Candidates should send a letter that summarizes their training and research
in quantitative methods, teaching interests, and computer skills; an
academic vita; a writing sample, copies of relevant syllabi and of teaching
evaluations (please include a key), and 3 letters of recommendation to:

Methods Postdoctoral Search
C/O Professor Donna Bahry, Head
Department of Political Science
Penn State University
219 Pond Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802

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