Assistant Research Professor (Center for Healthy Aging)
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Sep 23, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS The Center for Healthy Aging (CHA) at The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Research Professor position to work on research investigating the intersection of psychosocial processes (e.g. related to loneliness, depressed mood, and social interactions) with cognitive processes as well as neurobiological factors in healthy aging and neurodegenerative disease. This position is designed to extend the current portfolio of the Center for Healthy Aging to facilitate research that uses interdisciplinary approaches to better understand risk factors for and indicators of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), as well as psychosocial and biological mechanisms contributing to cognitive decline with aging and neurodegenerative disease. Responsibilities will generally include managing NIH-funded research studies; data analyses; preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations; contributing to grant preparation; data collection and/or management; and participation in interdisciplinary research groups. The position will afford opportunities to publish, access to exceptional resources to facilitate development of independent research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will have a background in Human Development or a related field, with research experience linking psychosocial phenomena with cognitive performance, and strong methodological skills including use of high frequency research designs and ecological momentary assessment (EMA). We are specifically seeking candidates with expertise related to social isolation and/or loneliness, and experience with the incorporation of behavioral and/or biological markers of ADRD is a plus. The strongest candidates will have a track record of experience with study design, data collection, and analysis with intensive longitudinal studies, successfully publishing in high impact journals, and experience with seeking external funding (as principal investigator and/or in collaboration with other researchers). The Center seeks candidates who are self-motivated, responsible, team-oriented, and creative, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PhD degree in neuroscience, clinical psychology, or a related-field required 3 years of experience working with intensive longitudinal and ambulatory data, including with individuals at risk for ADRD Or an equivalent combination of education and experience This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding. The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
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