Penn State University
Assistant Research Professor (Center for Healthy Aging)
Penn State University, University Park, Texas, United States
Overview
Employer Industry: Higher Education Research Why consider this job opportunity
Competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members Opportunity to publish and access exceptional resources for independent research development Collaborate in interdisciplinary research groups Work on NIH-funded studies related to healthy aging and neurodegenerative diseases Limited-term position with potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Manage NIH-funded research studies focused on psychosocial processes and cognitive performance Conduct data analyses and prepare manuscripts and conference presentations Contribute to grant preparation and assist with data collection and management Participate in interdisciplinary research collaborations Utilize high-frequency research designs and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) What is Required (Qualifications)
PhD degree in neuroscience, clinical psychology, or a related field Minimum of 3 years of experience working with intensive longitudinal and ambulatory data Strong methodological skills, particularly in linking psychosocial phenomena with cognitive performance Experience with study design, data collection, and analysis in intensive longitudinal studies Ability to secure external funding as a principal investigator or in collaboration How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Expertise related to social isolation and/or loneliness Experience with behavioral and/or biological markers of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Track record of publishing in high-impact journals
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Employer Industry: Higher Education Research Why consider this job opportunity
Competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members Opportunity to publish and access exceptional resources for independent research development Collaborate in interdisciplinary research groups Work on NIH-funded studies related to healthy aging and neurodegenerative diseases Limited-term position with potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)
Manage NIH-funded research studies focused on psychosocial processes and cognitive performance Conduct data analyses and prepare manuscripts and conference presentations Contribute to grant preparation and assist with data collection and management Participate in interdisciplinary research collaborations Utilize high-frequency research designs and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) What is Required (Qualifications)
PhD degree in neuroscience, clinical psychology, or a related field Minimum of 3 years of experience working with intensive longitudinal and ambulatory data Strong methodological skills, particularly in linking psychosocial phenomena with cognitive performance Experience with study design, data collection, and analysis in intensive longitudinal studies Ability to secure external funding as a principal investigator or in collaboration How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
Expertise related to social isolation and/or loneliness Experience with behavioral and/or biological markers of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Track record of publishing in high-impact journals
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