Postdoctoral Scholar

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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The lab of Drs. Rob Turrisi, Kimberly Mallett, Mike Russell, and Shannon Glenn (Prevention Research to Optimize [PRO] Health Lab) within the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center in the College of Health and Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University ( https://sites.psu.edu/prcprohealth/ ) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar who can assist with analytic and manuscript preparation, NIH grant proposals, and brief MI-based interventions.

The ideal applicant will have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related behavioral or human development field, a background that includes longitudinal analyses (MLM and/or SEM), and an emerging publication record.

This post-doctoral position is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire, with refunding up to two additional years, and is attached to NIAAA funded studies examining young adults’ risky drinking, cannabis use, consequences/AUDs, and interventions to reduce the risk of these outcomes. Our studies have multiple modes of assessments including self-reports, wearable sensors, data bursts, EMAs, and clinical interviews.

Applications must be submitted electronically. A complete application will include a cover letter detailing experience and research interests, a current CV, and contact information for three professional references. The start date is January 2027. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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