RESEARCH SCIENTIST POSITION in PREVENTION RESEARCH
The Prevention Research Center of Pennsylvania State University
(www.prevention.psu.edu) announces the availability of an early- to mid-career research
scientist position in the area of family and community-based prevention research. The
PRC at Penn State is an internationally recognized leader in prevention science. The
position will offer the opportunity for involvement in several innovative prevention
research projects with Drs. Mark Feinberg and Mark Greenberg. The ideal individual
will have strong data analytic and writing skills, as well as the ability to coordinate
project activities. The individual selected will be encouraged and supported in publishing
and developing an independent line of investigation. Penn State offers many
opportunities for collaboration with experts in a variety of fields, as well as seed grants to
develop new ideas. Opportunity to gain increased expertise in prevention and analytic
methods will be provided through seminars, workshops, and/or classes.
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 Michelle Hostetler
(MXH14@psu.edu). In a brief cover letter: (1) Please state when you are available to
start. (2) List competencies and experience in specific advanced statistical techniques, if
any (e.g. multi-level modeling, SEM, longitudinal analysis, etc.). Review of applications
will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Penn State is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.