Postdoctoral Scholar

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Penn State School of Labor and Employment Relations invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team working at the frontier of artificial intelligence and human-based leadership. As organizations increasingly blend algorithmic and human decision-making, fundamental questions arise about how leadership operates, adapts, and creates value in this new landscape. Our team is dedicated to answering them—and to translating that research into insights that shape the future of work. This is a unique opportunity for an early-career scholar to contribute to high-impact, publishable research while developing the research skills, collaborations, and visibility to launch a thriving academic or research career. As a Postdoctoral Scholar, you will design and conduct original research at the intersection of AI and organizational leadership, collaborate closely with faculty and fellow researchers across disciplines, and contribute to manuscripts for leading peer-reviewed journals. You'll have the freedom to help shape the direction of emerging projects and the support to grow as an independent scholar. We are looking for someone who brings a strong technical foundation, genuine curiosity about leadership and organizations, and a collaborative spirit.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in a relevant field is required by the date of appointment.
• A strong background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational science, data science, computer science, robotics, natural language processing, computer vision, optimization, or a related field.
• A keen interest in, or background studying, the role of leadership in organizations, which could be rooted in human–AI collaboration, agent-driven interaction, human-robot interaction, intelligent interfaces, autonomous systems, and the design and evaluation of AI systems that augment human capabilities and leadership.
• A desire to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of scholars.
• Ambition to engage in cutting-edge research with the potential to transform organizations and society.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct original research at the intersection of AI and organizational leadership.
• Collaborate closely with faculty and fellow researchers across disciplines.
• Contribute to manuscripts for leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Help shape the direction of emerging projects.
• Grow as an independent scholar.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

What This Job Offers

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