[Jobs] Position at Penn State]

[Leora Lawton]

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Cluster Hire in Innovative Methods

The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) and the Colleges of
Education, Health and
Human Development, and the Liberal Arts announce 3-4 open rank, tenure
track positions
aimed at building on Penn State’s existing strengths in innovative and
interdisciplinary social
science research. We seek colleagues with exceptional records of
interdisciplinary collaborative
research whose work focuses on the development or application of novel
research
methodologies, including research design, measurement, data collection,
and data analysis.
Penn State has substantial capacity in many domains pertaining to
research methods, such as
quantitative analysis of human development and of demographic and social
change, design,
implementation and evaluation of education and preventive intervention
programs, survey
methods, and social network and spatial analysis. Penn State faculty are
also engaged in
interdisciplinary collaborations to develop new methods in such areas as
the integration of
biomarker and behavioral data, analysis of neuro-imaging data, and
person-intensive, dynamic,
and ambulatory research design, data collection, and analysis.

To capitalize on these strengths and foster new synergies, we seek
candidates with strong
publication and external funding histories along with demonstrated
teaching and graduate
mentorship proficiency. Preference will be given to candidates with
collaboration and leadership
potential in one or more substantive areas of strength in the social and
behavioral sciences at
Penn State, including: (1) social and demographic change, (2) biological
bases of behavior,
health and development, and/or (3) prevention, intervention, and
education programming for
promoting development and well-being in children, youth and families.
Successful candidates
will join the faculty of the department within the Colleges of
Education, Health and Human
Development, or the Liberal Arts that provides the best fit to their
research and teaching
interests. We anticipate cross departmental and cross college appointments.

Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and will
be accepted until the
positions are filled. Women and members of under-represented groups are
especially
encouraged to apply. Penn State is committed to affirmative action,
equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce. To apply, please send a cover letter
describing research interests and
experiences, curriculum vitae, names of three references and supporting
materials (e.g.,
reprints, preprints).

Email: dlp18 at psu.edu; please include Innovative Methods Search in the
subject line;
Post: Ms. Donna Panasiti, Social Science Research Institute, 601 Oswald
Tower, The
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802.



-- 
Dr. Leora Lawton
Executive Director, Berkeley Population Center
 & Lecturer, Sociology Dept.
112A Survey Research Center
Corner Channing & Bowditch
(510) 643-1270 (office)
(510) 928-7572 (cell)