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Visiting Fellows
Public Policy Institute of Job Code: B3814 Locations: Description The visiting fellows program at the Public Policy Institute of California offers scholars and policy analysts the opportunity to spend some time in residence at the institute. These positions may be located in either our The visiting fellow positions are designed for candidates with expertise in public policy issues in one of the following areas: economic development, education, environment and resources, governance, population, public finance, or social and health policy. Responsibilities Visiting fellows are generally expected to work on an institute project that will result in a PPIC publication. Collaborative work with the research staff is encouraged but not required. Visitors who do not receive substantial salary from PPIC will not be expected to produce a PPIC publication. Visiting fellows will be asked to actively participate in staff meetings and research seminars and will be expected to spend a significant amount of time on site at PPIC. Qualifications Qualified applicants will have a well-established career in research and a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in demography, education, economics, geography, political science, public policy, sociology, urban planning, or a related field. Excellent research and quantitative capabilities are required, as are very good writing skills. Essential criteria for selection include the relevance of the proposed topic to public policy issues affecting the state of PPIC values the wide variety of backgrounds and experiences of our research staff. Key elements in the consideration of qualified candidates include excellence; diversity of talents, backgrounds, and viewpoints; and a strong fit with our mission and goals. To Apply E-mail your application letter and CV, a completed PPIC Employment Application, and samples of written work to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , using “Job 200902” in your subject heading. In your application letter, please discuss the following: * research topic, significance, and objectives * potential audiences * amount of time expected/desired at PPIC * salary support needed * research support desired, including data, travel, research assistance, consultants * plans for PPIC and non-PPIC work products If you prefer to send the samples of your written work in hard copy, please use the following address: Public Policy Institute of California, Attention: Human Resources “Job 200902,” 500 Washington Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94111. Applications will be considered as they are received. Appointments can begin at any time in the year. Visiting arrangements can range from full support to partial support during an academic sabbatical, and length of stay can vary from less than one month to up to two years. Please send questions about the visiting fellows program to PPIC’s Director of Research, Deborah Reed. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, PPIC is committed to excellence through diversity. We encourage women and members of minority groups to apply. Job Posted on 10 August, 2008. Please mention Policy Jobs when applying for this position. |