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| Jobs | Applied Demographer Position | Submitted by: Vanessa Parks <vparks@olemiss.edu> Description: The Center for Population Studies and State Data Center of Mississippi, part of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Mississippi, are seeking an Applied Demographer to begin late summer/fall 2026. Applicants should have experience with research on demographic trends and producing population estimates and projections. Applicants should have advanced knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R, STATA), ArcGIS, and Excel and excellent data management skills. In addition to technical expertise, applicants should be comfortable with spoken and written communication to a variety of stakeholders (e.g., students, government officials, community-based organizations). In addition to State Data Center duties, the position also includes a 1:1 course load, teaching Introductory and Applied Demography courses in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Mississippi. A master’s degree is required for this position. |
| Jobs | Senior Demographer Position | Submitted by: Vanessa Parks <vparks@olemiss.edu> Description: The Center for Population Studies and State Data Center of Mississippi, part of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Mississippi is hiring a Senior Demographer for late summer/fall 2026. he Senior Demographer will support the research and outreach mission of CPS/SDC by directing the research agenda on Mississippi’s demographic trends and working with a range of federal, state, and local stakeholders. Applicants should have extensive experience with research on demographic trends and producing population estimates and projections. Applicants should have advanced knowledge of statistical software (e.g., R, STATA), ArcGIS, and Excel and excellent data management skills. In addition to technical expertise, applicants should be comfortable maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders (e.g., students, government officials, community-based organizations). In addition, the Senior Demographer will maintain a research agenda that supports the work of CPS/SDC. This position requires a PhD. Details: https://olemiss.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External__Staff/details/Senior-Demographer_JR102576 |