Senior Demographer

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.

Department: The Center for Population Studies (CPS) educates, conducts research, and engages in public outreach concerning population issues and is the lead agency for the State Data Center (SDC) of Mississippi.

Job Summary: Provides technical expertise, budget oversight, and staff supervision to advance research. The 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.

Examples of Work Performed:

Work closely with the SDC’s Applied Demographer, CPS Director, and State officials around Census data collection, outreach, and reporting
Produce population estimates and projections
Act as a liaison between SDC and the U.S. Census Bureau
Produce public-facing research products on population trends
Engage in research activity broadly related to population, demography, and related topics
Assists with the design, monitoring and execution of project-specific experiments
Serves as a unit liaison and provides updates on project components and timelines to stakeholders
Implements operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations
Assists with the monitoring of project-specific budgets
Assists with proposals for extramural funded research studies
Prepares reports and publications
Supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities of a staff

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s or PhD in demography, sociology, statistics, or a related field (if Master’s degree, candidate must have at least 3 years of relevant experience); Extensive experience with demographic theory and methods; Advanced training in data analysis and visualization, including use of statistical software, ArcGIS, and Excel; Experience with academic writing and publishing, including grant-writing.

For full consideration, candidates will submit: (1) a cover letter, (2) a C.V. or resume, and (3) a writing sample. Review of applications will begin June 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

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