Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Prevention Research to Optimize (PRO) Health Lab, led by Drs. Rob Turrisi, Kimberly Mallett, Mike Russell, and Shannon Glenn, is part of the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center in the College of Health and Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University. The lab is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to assist with analytic and manuscript preparation, NIH grant proposals, and brief motivational interviewing (MI)-based interventions.

The position is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire, with potential funding for up to two additional years. The scholar will work on NIAAA-funded studies examining young adults’ risky drinking, cannabis use, related consequences and alcohol use disorders, and interventions to reduce risk. Study assessments use multiple modes, including self-reports, wearable sensors, data bursts, ecological momentary assessments (EMAs), and clinical interviews.

The start date is January 2027. Applications must include a cover letter detailing experience and research interests, a current CV, and contact information for three professional references. Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Continuation beyond the term length discussed during the interview will depend on university need, performance, and/or funding availability.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a related behavioral or human development field.
• Background that includes longitudinal analyses using multilevel modeling (MLM) and/or structural equation modeling (SEM).
• Emerging publication record.
• Successful completion of required background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analytic and manuscript preparation.
• Assist with NIH grant proposals.
• Assist with brief motivational interviewing (MI)-based interventions.
• Contribute to NIAAA-funded studies of young adults’ risky drinking, cannabis use, related consequences and alcohol use disorders, and interventions to reduce these risks.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support personal and professional well-being; postdoctoral benefits are detailed on Penn State’s Postdoctoral Benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree