Postdoctoral Scholar

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

A temporary research and training position working on multiple community-engaged, applied prevention research and evaluation projects led by Dr. Sarah Chilenski and Dr. Jochebed Gayles. The scholar will execute mixed-methods research projects with a variety of populations and on collective community-change topics. The role is intended to foster independent research capabilities, scientific writing, and project management skills. The position is for a term; its length will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation beyond the discussed term depends on university need, performance, and/or funding availability.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Human Development and Family Studies, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field, obtained within the last year.
• Hands-on experience with both qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience designing and executing data collection systems.
• Ability to summarize qualitative and quantitative data in tables and graphical formats.
• Ability to translate logic models into data collection protocols and communicate with community partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through peer-reviewed journal articles or co-authorship of community-engaged project evaluation reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to interact with community partners with mutual respect, partnership, and trust.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and manage independent and collaborative community-engaged applied prevention research, implementation-practice documentation, and evaluation projects aligned with project goals and objectives.
• Collect, analyze, report, and interpret results of mixed-methods data analyses.
• Prepare and co-author manuscripts for publication in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at national conferences.
• Contribute to preliminary data generation and draft sections of grant renewal applications or new funding proposals.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support personal and professional well-being; postdoctoral benefits information is available separately.

What This Job Offers

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