The Pennsylvania State University
Postdoctoral Scholar: Criminal Justice Research Center & PA Department of Correc
The Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, United States
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POSITION SPECIFICS Criminal Justice Research Center (CJRC) at The Pennsylvania State University, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC), invites applications for a
Postdoctoral Scholar
position. The successful applicant will collaborate with PADOC on research related to the evaluation of institutional and community corrections rehabilitation programs, offender risk and needs assessment, correctional policy analysis, and related topics.
This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Data collection and/or management
Data analysis
Preparation of reports, manuscripts, and conference presentations
Participation in graduate and undergraduate student mentoring
QUALIFICATIONS Eligibility requires a Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, economics, public policy, or a related field at the time of appointment.
Applicants must be either:
Ph.D. candidates anticipating completion of all degree requirements by the appointment date.
Scholars who completed a Ph.D. within the past two years.
Preference will be given to candidates with advanced training in statistics or methods of causal inference, research interests in corrections, knowledge or experience with program evaluation, and experience with predictive analytics, machine learning techniques, econometric techniques, data visualization techniques, and various statistical software.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
An application
A letter of interest
A CV
Recommendation letters will be requested if selected as a finalist. Review of applications will begin immediately.
For more information, contact Gary Zajac, Managing Director of the CJRC (gxz3@psu.edu).
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 personal and professional well‑being.
EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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No current employee or student: click “Apply” and complete external applicant process.
POSITION SPECIFICS Criminal Justice Research Center (CJRC) at The Pennsylvania State University, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC), invites applications for a
Postdoctoral Scholar
position. The successful applicant will collaborate with PADOC on research related to the evaluation of institutional and community corrections rehabilitation programs, offender risk and needs assessment, correctional policy analysis, and related topics.
This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Data collection and/or management
Data analysis
Preparation of reports, manuscripts, and conference presentations
Participation in graduate and undergraduate student mentoring
QUALIFICATIONS Eligibility requires a Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, economics, public policy, or a related field at the time of appointment.
Applicants must be either:
Ph.D. candidates anticipating completion of all degree requirements by the appointment date.
Scholars who completed a Ph.D. within the past two years.
Preference will be given to candidates with advanced training in statistics or methods of causal inference, research interests in corrections, knowledge or experience with program evaluation, and experience with predictive analytics, machine learning techniques, econometric techniques, data visualization techniques, and various statistical software.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
An application
A letter of interest
A CV
Recommendation letters will be requested if selected as a finalist. Review of applications will begin immediately.
For more information, contact Gary Zajac, Managing Director of the CJRC (gxz3@psu.edu).
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 personal and professional well‑being.
EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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