Postdoctoral Scholar - Emerging Disparities in Population Health

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

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About The Position

The Collaborative on Population Aging Disparities and the Population Research Institute at The Pennsylvania State University anticipates an opening for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Emerging Disparities in Population He alth , starting on or around July 1, 2026 , contingent on funding availability. The Postdoctoral Scholar will devote time to independent research, collaborations with faculty mentors, and mentored training and professionalization. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a social science field such as sociology, demography, gerontology, human development and family studies, anthropology, economics, public policy, criminology, biobehavioral health, geography, or related fields using social science approaches (e.g., epidemiology) by the start date, and have training and research experience in substantive demographic topics or demographic methods, especially as they are relevant to aging and population health disparities. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate interest and capacity for independent research, evidence or clear plans for an emerging publication record, have outstanding writing and communication skills, and be able to work effectively on a team. Screening of applications will begin on February 17, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a social science field such as sociology, demography, gerontology, human development and family studies, anthropology, economics, public policy, criminology, biobehavioral health, geography, or related fields using social science approaches (e.g., epidemiology) by the start date
• Training and research experience in substantive demographic topics or demographic methods, especially as they are relevant to aging and population health disparities
• Demonstrate interest and capacity for independent research
• Evidence or clear plans for an emerging publication record
• Outstanding writing and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively on a team

Responsibilities

• Independent research
• Collaborations with faculty mentors
• Mentored training and professionalization

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees