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Postdoctoral Scholar - Public Health Sciences

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University Park, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
10 days ago

Qualifications

Quantitative applied research
Clinical study protocols and reports
Research proposal writing
Biostatistics-based research
EHR systems
SAS
Survey design
R
SAS language
Scientific research papers
Research project design
Survey analysis
Research industry grant writing
Epidemiological study projects
Scientific protocols
Manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
Clinical data analysis
Scientific reports
Biostatistical modeling

Full Job Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .

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.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to research in nutritional epidemiology, chronic disease prevention, and the generation of real-world evidence using large real-world data sources, including data from the ongoing prospective cohort study (DREAM cohort). The successful candidate will have expertise in epidemiologic research methods, experience working with complex real-world datasets, and strong quantitative and analytical skills. This position offers opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects, develop independent research expertise, and contribute to high-impact publications and grant-funded research.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and conduct epidemiologic studies using multiple data sources.
Develop research protocols, statistical analysis plans, graphical displays, and other study-related documents.
Perform advanced statistical analyses using large epidemiologic, clinical, and administrative datasets.
Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Contribute to grant writing and the development of research funding applications.
Present research findings at scientific meetings and conferences.
Collaborate with faculty investigators, research staff, and trainees on ongoing research projects.
Participate in other scholarly activities that support the Department's research mission.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in Epidemiology, Nutrition, Biostatistics, or a related field.
Training and experience in epidemiologic research methods.
Experience working with large real-world datasets including electronic health records (e.g., TriNetX), claims databases (e.g., MarketScan), or survey datasets (e.g., NHANES).
Demonstrated experience designing epidemiologic studies and developing research protocols.
Demonstrated experience conducting advanced statistical analyses using SAS and R; familiarity with Mplus is preferred.
Experience supporting the preparation of scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and assisting with the development and writing of grant proposals.
Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Commitment to rigorous scientific methodology, research integrity, and ethical conduct of research.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Expertise in nutritional epidemiology and diet-related chronic disease research.
Experience with causal inference methods, longitudinal data analysis, and advanced epidemiologic methods.
Experience developing and analyzing dietary patterns derived from Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQ), including dietary quality indices and data-driven approaches such as principal component analysis, factor analysis, or related methods.
Experience working with dietary assessment data and translating complex nutritional exposures into epidemiologic research.

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 both personal and professional well-being.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

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.

Penn State 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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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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