Postdoctoral Scholar: Sentencing Policy & Research (Funded)

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Support for well-being

Job summary

A well-known educational institution seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to start on July 1, 2026, focusing on sentencing research. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in relevant fields and strong statistical skills. The role includes collaboration with the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, conducting independent research, and preparing research outputs. This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package and aims to advance effective sentencing policies.

Qualifications

• Collaboration with the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing on sentencing research.
• Preference for candidates with statistics and large dataset experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PCS staff on legislative mandates and policy assessments.
• Prepare grant proposals and manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Advanced training in statistics

Experience with large administrative datasets

Applied research interest

Knowledge of program evaluation

Education

Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, economics, public policy

Job description

A well-known educational institution seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to start on July 1, 2026, focusing on sentencing research. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in relevant fields and strong statistical skills. The role includes collaboration with the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, conducting independent research, and preparing research outputs. This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package and aims to advance effective sentencing policies.