Employment Opportunities
RESEARCH SCIENTIST POSITION AVAILABLE in FAMILY and COMMUNITY PREVENTION RESEARCH
The Prevention Research Center of Pennsylvania State University (www.prevention.psu.edu) announces the availability of an early-career research scientist position in the areas of family and community prevention research. The position will offer the opportunity for involvement in several innovative research projects.
Projects include trials of prevention programs aimed at: 1) enhancing the coparenting relationship at the transition to parenthood; 2) improving sibling relationships during middle childhood, and 3) reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes. Involvement in these projects may include a range of activities, including intervention development or refinement, measure selection, intervention implementation, data analysis, and writing/publishing.
Opportunities to gain increased expertise in prevention science-related theory and methods is available through seminars and classes, as well as an opportunity to teach if desired. Applicants will be encouraged and supported in developing an independent line of investigation. Funding for the position is available for two years, with a strong possibility of continuation.
Applicants should have relevant research experience and a capacity to work closely with others. To apply, please email a letter of interest and vita to Mark Feinberg (MEF11@psu.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Penn State is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Postdoctural Opportunities in Penn State's Prevention and Methodology Training (PAMT) Program
WORK UNIT: Health & Human Development
Department: Prevention Research Center
Penn State has received NIDA funding for a new interdisciplinary training program for scientists seeking to integrate statistical methodology and prevention. This is a unique opportunity for highly motivated individuals to continue their training in a synergistic environment that includes both prevention scientists and methodologists. Contact Edward Smith, eas8@psu.edu; web site: www.prevention.psu.edu
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