Assistant Research Professor
Pennsylvania State University
Assistant Research Professor
Pennsylvania State University
Land-grant university in University Park, PA
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Pennsylvania State University, College of Health and Human Development, Department, of Human Development and Family Studies is seeking candidates for an Assistant Research Professor. The successful candidate should have expertise in the area of behavioral neuroscience, a focus on development is preferred. The candidate should have demonstrated expertise in EEG research (experience with collecting, processing, analyzing, and publishing neuroscience data with EEG).
Responsibilities
Primary job responsibilities of this position include: (include teaching/research/service/administrative duties)
Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Ph.D., or terminal degree at the time of hire. A degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or closely related field is preferred/required. Demonstrated experience in research management and scientific publication is essential. Competencies critical to success include the ability to work with minimal supervision, effective verbal and communication skills needed to coordinate across and within a large collaborative research environment.
Application Instructions
To apply, please upload a curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and summarizing goals for independent projects, as well as a DEI Statement which addresses how your values and experiences advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work, and contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications with begin on July 1st and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Questions related to the position can be addressed to Lisa Gatzke-Kopp, Ph.D. at [email protected].
About the College
The College of Health and Human Development offers a robust program of eight interdisciplinary programs that share one common goal: enriching the lives of others. We continually examine contemporary issues facing people in today’s changing times, and we develop cutting-edge solutions for addressing them. Our impact extends from our classrooms, across communities and industries, and around the globe.
About the Department/Hiring Unit
Human Development and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary department with a shared focus on understanding lifespan development within context, and across levels of analysis. HDFS is an intellectually vibrant academic environment, with approximately 25 faculty members engaged in externally funded research, and a doctoral training program of approximately 50 students.
Land Acknowledgement
Our campuses are located on the original homelands of the Erie, Haudenosaunee (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora), Lenape (Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee), Monongahela, Shawnee (Absentee, Eastern, and Oklahoma), Susquehannock, and Wahzhazhe (Osage) Nations. As a land grant institution, we acknowledge and honor the traditional caretakers of these lands and strive to understand and model their responsible stewardship. We also acknowledge the longer history of these lands and our place in that history.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information, please visit ourBenefits Page.
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Land-grant university in University Park, PA
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