Postdoctoral Scholar - 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) | |
 Mar 27, 2026 | |
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 at The Pennsylvania State University (http://healthyaging.psu.edu/) invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars to contribute to NIH-funded research on cognitive aging, daily life processes, and health across adulthood. Projects include work within the Open Measurement Network Initiative (OMNI) for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) prevention research as well as collaborations with investigators across the Center. The Center conducts innovative research using intensive longitudinal and ambulatory methods, including ecological momentary assessment, measurement-burst designs, digital cognitive assessment, and other high-frequency data collection approaches. Postdoctoral scholars will contribute to research examining cognitive function, social relationships, stress, and health in everyday life. Responsibilities may include:
Postdoctoral scholars will have opportunities to lead publications, develop independent research projects, and collaborate with a highly interdisciplinary group of investigators. Qualifications
The initial appointment is for one year, with a likely renewal for additional years depending on productivity and funding. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, employment at Penn State offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the central Pennsylvania outdoors, combined with all the culture, sports, and entertainment available in a large university community. More information on the area and its amenities can be found here:https://happyvalley.com/. Our campuses arelocatedon the original homelands of the Erie, Haudenosaunee (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora), Lenape (Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Stockbridge-Munsee), Monongahela, Shawnee (Absentee, Eastern, and Oklahoma), Susquehannock, andWahzhazhe(Osage) Nations.As a land grant institution, we acknowledge and honor the traditional caretakers of these lands and strive to understand and model their responsible stewardship.We also acknowledge the longer history of these lands and our place in that history. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Martin Sliwinski, Center for Healthy Aging, Penn State. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.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 ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS 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. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |