Employment Opportunities

Research Associate, PROSPERNet Project

The Prevention Research Center of Pennsylvania State University (www.prevention.psu.edu) announces the availability of an early-career research scientist position in the area of implementation and dissemination research within the PROSPERNet Project. The overarching purpose of the PROSPERNet project is to develop the infrastructure and capacity for expanded implementation of the PROSPER Model to new states. Specifically, this will include: (1) developing a process for selecting and assisting states that are ready for infrastructure development and capacity building toward Model implementation and (2) developing the capacity of a PROSPER Network Team for Scientific and EBI Implementation Support to work with these states. The candidate will work with Mark Greenberg, Daniel Perkins, Mark Feinberg and the team of researchers from Iowa State.

Over the last eight years (with funding from the National Institute of Drug Abuse), Penn State and Iowa State University have developed the PROSPER model (Promoting School-community-university collaborations to Enhance Resilience). PROSPER links three important US infrastructure systems that together create a continuum from science to practice. PROSPER involves the land-grant university, the Cooperative Extension System (Outreach arm of Land Grant universities), and the public school system. By creating new linkages between these systems, PROSPER has achieved science-based community empowerment with demonstrate high quality implementation and long-term sustainability of prevention program in communities.

Applicants should have relevant research experience human development, prevention science, psychology, education, health and human services, or related field. Previous experience in the field of social network analysis, program evaluation, or large scaled translational research would be a plus. The candidate should have at least one year of prior research experience working on a prevention research project with behaviorally-oriented data or strong administrative experience within a university-setting. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Funding for the position is available for two years, with a strong possibility of continuation.

To apply, please email a letter of interest, vita, and sample papers, care of Daniel Perkins Ph.D. (dfp102@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.

Part-Time Data Analyst

A new project in the Prevention Research Center involving epidemiological data is looking for a part-time data analyst. The ideal candidate will have advanced statistical skills and familiarity with SAS, SPSS, and mplus. Please send CV to Michael Cleveland (mjc37@psu.edu) if interested.

Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator

Community-based Prevention

**(Communities That Care Initiative)**

The Prevention Research Center at Penn State University is seeking candidates for the position of Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator – Community-based Prevention. This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to communities throughout Pennsylvania in their implementation of the Communities That Care risk-focused prevention model for preventing and reducing youth delinquency and substance use.

Responsibilities include regular consultation with Communities That Care sites regarding issues of coalition functioning, risk and resource assessment, program selection and implementation, impact assessment, and sustainability, as well as the development of tools and resources to support existing coalitions.

The Prevention Research Center expects to fill full time positions based at University Park/State College, as well as part-time positions based in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania. All positions will require travel throughout Pennsylvania. A Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, education, human services or a related field is required; a Master’s Degree is preferred. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of related paid experience involving community-based prevention, community mobilization, or other directly relevant work.

Full-time positions will offer full University benefits including tuition discount for children and spouse. The positions are grant-funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility for annual renewal.

Screening of candidates will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled. To apply, send resume and cover letter, with detailed description of CTC experience and salary history via email to:

Brian Bumbarger, Director

EPISCenter

206 Towers Bldg.

University Park, PA 16802

Email to: EPISCenter@psu.edu

Please include “CTC Technical Assistance Specialist” in the email subject line.

Intervention Programs Coordinator

The Evidence-based Prevention and Intervention Support Center (EPISCenter), a project of the Prevention Research Center at Penn State University, is seeking candidates for the position of Intervention Programs Coordinator. This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to communities throughout Pennsylvania in their implementation of evidence-based intervention programs targeting youth delinquency and substance abuse.

Responsibilities include regular consultation with program sites regarding issues of quality implementation, impact assessment, and sustainability; the development of tools and resources to support existing programs; and promoting the adoption of programs in additional communities. Candidates should be familiar with County Human Services systems and Medicaid/managed care.

The position is based at University Park/State College, PA and requires travel throughout Pennsylvania. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in psychology, public health, education, human services or a related field. In addition, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of related experience, including a minimum of two years experience coordinating or implementing one or more of the following evidence-based programs:

Multisystemic Therapy
Functional Family Therapy
Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care

This is a full-time position with full University benefits including tuition discount for children and spouse. The position is grant-funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility for annual renewal.

Screening of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, send resume and cover letter, with detailed description of experience with the programs listed above, and salary history via email to: