Employment Opportunities Archive
Two positions available in prevention research:
1) RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/PROGRAM MANAGER
2) DATA ANALYST
The Prevention Research Center of Pennsylvania State University (www.prevention.psu.edu) announces the availability of a data analyst position and a research associate position in the area of community and family prevention research. The positions will offer the opportunity for involvement in several innovative research projects being conducted by Drs. Mark Feinberg and Mark Greenberg. Opportunity to gain increased expertise in prevention, theory, and methods will be provided through seminars and/or classes. We will consider applicants both for 20-hour/week and full-time. Research Associate/Project Manager: Tasks will include project management, analysis, and writing for publication. Applicants should have relevant research experience, statistical skills, and a capacity to work closely with others. Applicants will be encouraged and supported in developing an independent line of investigation. Data Analyst: Applicants should have relevant research experience, statistical skills, and a capacity to work closely with others. To apply for either position, please email a letter of interest, vita, and sample papers, care of Barb Oldro, (BBG3@PSU.EDU).
In the cover letter: (1) Please state when you are available to start. (2) Briefly list competencies and experience in specific advanced statistical techniques, if any (e.g. multi-level modeling, SEM, longitudinal analytic techniques, etc.), as well as expertise with statistical packages (SAS, SPSS, AMOS, STATA, MPLUS, etc.). (3) Describe any previous experience in applied research. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Penn State is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Rural Education and Prevention Research
The College of Education of the Pennsylvania State University is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow with interests in rural education and prevention research. This is a two year appointment (August 2007 - July 2009) and is supported by the National Research Center on Rural Education Support (NRCRES) with grant funding from the Institute of Education Sciences. The position will involve analyses of data and preparation of publications from a broad range of longitudinal, cross-sectional, and randomized control trial intervention studies pertaining to the educational achievement and social adjustment of rural children and adolescents. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to fully participate in the postdoctoral training activities of the Prevention Research Center (www.prevention.psu.edu) at the Pennsylvania State University.
Specific responsibilities: This position will be under the direction of the Director of the NRCRES. Responsibilities will include participation in weekly research conference calls with NRCRES faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, analyses of data, preparation of manuscripts for publication, presentations at national conferences, and occasional involvement in data collection for a national study on rural high school students’ aspirations (primarily in spring of 08). The research and analyses will pertain to the impact of school-based prevention studies in rural schools, the social and behavioral trajectories of children and adolescents at key transition points, school social networks, the development and prevention of antisocial behavior, bullying and victimization, national survey data on teacher retention and special education issues in rural schools, interventions to support distance learning in rural schools, and postsecondary aspirations of rural high school students.
Qualifications: Applicants must have documentation that they will complete a Ph.D. by July of 2007 in a relevant discipline (e.g., educational psychology, developmental psychology, human development, applied developmental science, prevention science, sociology, special education, or school psychology). Candidates must have strong quantitative skills in both variable and person-oriented approaches and have experience with longitudinal and large national databases. Individuals with interests in rural education, peer relations and social development, and prevention research are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application materials: Applicants should send a curriculum vita, a letter of interest, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Thomas W. Farmer, College of Education, Room 227, CEDAR Building, University Park, PA, 16802. Review of Applications will begin March 19th, 2007. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Tom Farmer at twf2@psu.edu.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
Part-time positions at the Prevention Research Center (posted 2/17/05)
2 part-time positions are available coding videotaped interaction of families for a prevention research trial. The positions will involve 12-20 hours per week. Applicants should be interested in continuing through the summer and possibly next academic year as well. Hourly compensation will be $8-$14 depending on experience.
Part-time statistical analyst position available. Applicant should be comfortable conducting analyses in SAS, and should have experience with a range of techniques including multilevel analyses. Familiarity with MPLUS a plus.
To apply, please send a brief cover letter and c.v. to: Barb Oldro, Prevention Research Center. BBG3@PSU.EDU . Applicants for the statistical analyst position should include information on their familiarity with specific programs and techniques.
DATA ANALYST POSITION AVAILABLE in PREVENTION RESEARCH (removed from active site 4/14/06)
The Prevention Research Center of Pennsylvania State University (www.prevention.psu.edu) announces the availability of a position as data analyst in the area of community and family prevention research. The position will offer the opportunity for involvement in several innovative research projects being conducted by Drs. Mark Feinberg and Mark Greenberg. Applicants should have relevant research experience, statistical skills, and a capacity to work closely with others. We will consider applicants both for 20-hour/week and full-time.
To apply, please email a brief letter of interest and vita care of Barb Oldro, (BBG3@PSU.EDU). In the cover letter:
(1) Please state when you are available to start.
(2) Briefly list competencies and experience in specific advanced statistical techniques, if any (e.g. multi-level modeling, SEM, longitudinal analytic techniques, etc.), as well as expertise with statistical packages (SAS, SPSS, AMOS, STATA, etc.).
(3) Describe any previous experience in applied research.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Penn State is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE in PREVENTION RESEARCH (removed from active site 4/14/06)
1) RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
2) POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY
The Prevention Research Center of Pennsylvania State University (www.prevention.psu.edu) announces the availability of a two-year post-doctoral position and a research associate position in the area of community and family prevention research. The positions will offer the opportunity for involvement in several innovative research projects being conducted by Drs. Mark Feinberg and Mark Greenberg. Tasks will include project management, analysis, and writing for publication. Applicants should have relevant research experience, statistical skills, and a capacity to work closely with others. For the postdoctoral position, an opportunity to gain increased expertise in theory and methods will be provided through seminars and classes. Applicants will be encouraged and supported in developing an independent line of investigation.
To apply, please email a letter of interest, vita, and sample papers, care of Barb Oldro (BBG3@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.