Assistant Research Professor

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center and the Family Prevention Lab at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Assistant Research Professor position. A faculty colleague is sought whose research focuses on (1) basic research on coparenting around the transition to parenthood and its relation to parent history of child maltreatment, and (2) developing preventive interventions to enhance coparenting for low-income parents that integrates financial literacy, and coparenting for parents of children entering special education. 
 

An earned doctorate in the behavioral sciences (HDFS, Psychology) and the promise of outstanding scholarly accomplishments are required. Experience in various domains will be valued in this position, including IRB submissions, data analysis, piloting and implementing prevention programs with community partners, observational coding, international collaboration, and writing NIH grants preferred. The ability to maintain progress on several projects simultaneously is important, including activities such as project administration, collaboration with community partners, grant writing, and scholarly publishing.

The individual will work directly with Dr. Mark Feinberg, Research Professor at the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center. The PRC is a prominent interdisciplinary research center in the College of Health and Human Development established in 1998 to foster research focused on developmental aspects of risk and prevention. Research projects in the PRC, many funded through NIH, range from etiologic studies to large-scale translation trials, examining how families, schools, and communities can work together to promote healthy lifestyles for children, youth, and families. Center faculty also develop clinical trials of innovative models to promote competence and prevent unhealthy outcomes for children, families, and communities, conduct rigorous research on the translation and dissemination of effective prevention programs in community settings, and conduct evaluation studies designed to inform policy within several state agencies.

This is a non-tenure, term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with the possibility of renewal based on performance and continued funding.

Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

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