About the role
The Pennsylvania State University is now accepting applications for its 2-year NICHD-funded T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship in child maltreatment science.
Responsibilities
Fellows will work on several large-scale research projects, including:
- Child welfare-involved youth
- Intervention and prevention projects
- Longitudinal studies on predictors of child maltreatment, youth and family outcomes, and child welfare data and services
Requirements
Candidates must have a doctorate in a relevant area of study, excellent oral and written communication skills, and experience in conducting research and data analysis on child maltreatment research or related areas.
Qualifications
Preferred applicants will have a doctorate in a relevant area of study, excellent oral and written communication skills, and experience in conducting research and data analysis on child maltreatment research or related areas.
Skills
Postdoctoral fellows will benefit from the comprehensive transdisciplinary training program that seeks to develop transdisciplinary scholars. They will work with a mentor team from a group of 20+ Penn State faculty with specialties including, but not limited to, education, biology, genetics, treatment, human development, administrative data systems, social determinants of health, emotional and cognitive development, physical health, behavioral economics, and neuroscience.
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.
Pay
Start date for fellowship is flexible (ideally early August, 2026).
Schedule
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.
Benefits
For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.
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