Postdoctoral Scholar - Medicine

POSITION SPECIFICS

Postdoctoral Scholar : Penn State College of Medicine

The Department of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Arthritis Resources, Connections, and Health (ARCH) team, led by Dr. Liza Rovniak. This full-time position will involve collaborating on a nationwide  https : / / www.pcori.org / research-results / 2023 / comparing-effectiveness-two-outreach-approaches-promote-use-insurance-covered-exercise-benefits-among-older-adults-osteoarthritis  that is investigating how best to engage older adults in using SilverSneakers exercise benefits. There may also be opportunities to contribute to other ongoing research initiatives in the areas of population health, physical activity, social networks, measurement development, and healthy aging.

This position will provide training in clinical trials research and population health, and allow for the development of manuscript writing and data analysis skills. There will also be opportunities to obtain training in grant writing.

Responsibilities include contributing to the execution and management of the trial, data management and quality control, data analysis, manuscript writing, and engagement with diverse stakeholders. This position is ideal for a person who would like to grow their experience conducting clinical trials, while writing diverse scientific manuscripts with mentorship from the study team.

Qualifications : Applicants must have a doctoral degree in public health, health psychology, behavioral science, kinesiology, or related areas. Candidates should demonstrate experience in data analysis, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with diverse community stakeholders.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and background :

• Proficient in basic and complex statistical modeling (e.g., multilevel models)
• Proficient in the analysis of qualitative data
• Strong first-author publication record
• Familiarity with IRB processes as part of clinical trials research
• Interests in population health interventions, intervention sustainability, physical activity, healthy aging, behavioral science, and related areas

A competitive salary at current NIH postdoctoral funding levels, benefits, and funding for conference travel is available. We offer flexible work arrangements, including the possibility of fully remote work, depending on the candidate's location and preferences. Applicants from outside the region are encouraged to apply.

The postdoctoral position will be directed by Dr. Liza Rovniak, Associate Professor at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA mailto : ( lrovniak@pennstatehealth.psu.edu ). Additional mentorship will be provided by Dr. Christopher Sciamanna, Professor at Penn State College of Medicine mailto : ( csciamanna@pennstatehealth.psu.edu ).

The position is anticipated to be for a 2-year period. The initial appointment is for one year with renewal contingent on performance. The position is available to begin immediately, although the start date is flexible and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For full consideration, application materials should include a cover letter outlining your interest in this position, a CV, contact information for three references, and one sample publication.

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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