Postdoctoral Scholar of Psychology

Penn State University; University Park (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar in Psychology to work on NIH-funded studies focusing on depression in children and adolescents. The position involves conducting clinical assessments, data analysis, and collaboration in a research-driven environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Training in clinical assessments is preferred.
• Experience with various research methods is crucial.
• Motivation to publish in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical diagnostic interviews.
• Assist with data preprocessing and analysis.
• Write manuscripts and grant proposals.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Behavioral research methods

Physiological research methods

Manuscript writing

Grant proposal writing

Education

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or related field

Job description

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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 Families, Affective Neuroscience, and Mood Disorders Lab within the Department of Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar to work on NIH-funded studies that investigate risk markers for depression in children and adolescents.

Responsibilities include administering clinical diagnostic interviews, assisting with data preprocessing and analysis across several units of analysis (e.g., EEG/ERP, neuroimaging, behavioral observations, ecological momentary assessment) with children and adolescents, writing manuscripts, and writing grant proposals.

A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or related field is required by the appointment date. This is a non-tenure-track position. Ideal candidates should have training in clinical assessments, experience with behavioral and/or physiological research methods, interest in working with young children, and motivation to publish and work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State's Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information.

For information on the position, please contact Katie Burkhouse at [e-mail].

Visit our website at https://famlab.la.psu.edu/ for more information on our laboratory.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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.

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