Pennsylvania State University

SSRI) at The Pennsylvania State University ( anticipates an opening for a Postdoctoral Scholar in population health and fertility, starting on or about March 2024.. Applicants must have a Ph. D. in a social science field such as sociology, demography, family studies, anthropology, economics, or political science by the starting date, and have training and research experience in demographic processes (fertility, mortality, migration, and family formation) especially as they are of relevance to population health.. This position offers a flexible work arrangement, fully remote with opportunity for hybrid.. 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.

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Social Science Research Institute (http://ssri.psu.edu/)  (SSRI) at The Pennsylvania State University (http://psu.edu)  anticipates an opening for a Postdoctoral Scholar in population health and fertility, starting on or about  March 2024. The Postdoctoral Scholar will devote time to independent research and collaborations with faculty mentors. The appointment is for two years, contingent on funding support.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a social science field such as sociology, demography, family studies, anthropology, economics, or political science by the starting date, and have training and research experience in demographic processes (fertility, mortality, migration, and family formation) especially as they are of relevance to population health. We seek applicants with experience working with and linking birth, marriage, death records, and an interest in advancing longitudinal and comparative understandings of fertility, family formation, and population health. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate interest and capacity for independent research, have outstanding writing and communication skills, and be able to work effectively on a team.
Salary and benefits are competitive. Screening of applications will begin in February 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Please submit the following for full consideration:
1) a letter of application along with a research statement describing:a) research interests and career planb) planned research during the postdoctoral periodc) proposed postdoctoral faculty mentor(s) at Penn State
2) a curriculum vitae
3) examples of written work
4) list of 3 references (name, current position title, e-mail address).
This position offers a flexible work arrangement, fully remote with opportunity for hybrid. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
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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 (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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