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Pennsylvania State University
  • Position Number: 2011274
  • Location: University Park, PA
  • Position Type: Liberal Arts - Psychology

Assistant Professor of Biobehavioral Health with focus on Precision Population Health

Precision Population Health
The Department of Biobehavioral Health (BBH) in the College of Health and Human Development (https://hhd.psu.edu/bbh) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in the area of precision population health.

Biobehavioral Health at Penn State is a cutting-edge department that uses an integrative approach combining disciplines from a vast array of fields to advance understanding of the biological, psychological, environmental, cultural, and global factors that converge to affect health and wellness across the entire human lifespan.

We seek applicants using an integrative research approach to study precision population health. The ideal applicant will integrate behavioral, psychological, social and/or biological information at the population level. Example research program could include various omics studies, such as genomics, proteomics, exposomics, and/or new technologies and methods in health (e.g., spatial analysis or big data). This expertise will facilitate precision health to target disease prevention or control in vulnerable populations and to implement he right intervention at the right time, every time to the right population.

The successful applicant will have access to research facilities including, the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center (PRC; https://www.prevention.psu.edu/),the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI; http://ctsi.psu.edu/), the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI; https://ssri.psu.edu/, including the Population Research Institute [PRI; https://pop.psu.edu/], and the Computational and Spatial Analysis Core [CSA; https://csa.ssri.psu.edu/]), the Huck Institutes for the Life Sciences (www.huck.psu.edu, including the Genomics Core Facility [https://www.huck.psu.edu/core-facilities/genomics-core-facility] and the Metabolomics Core Facility [https://www.huck.psu.edu/core-facilities/metabolomics-facility]), the Center for Medical Genomics (https://cmg.psu.edu/), the Institute for CyberScience (https://ics.psu.edu), and the Center for Health Care and Policy Research (https://hhd.psu.edu/chcpr), among many other resources. Opportunities for collaboration also exist with multiple academic units across the College and University (e.g., Human Development and Family Studies, Nutritional Sciences, Kinesiology, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, School of Nursing, Biology, and Hershey Medical Center, including the Institute for Personalized Medicine and the Genome Sciences Facility).

The College of Health and Human Development strongly encourages applicants who would enrich the diversity of our academic community to apply.To learn more about Penn State University's commitment to diversity and inclusion see the University's Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement. In HHD, enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with excitement and energy every day.

For full consideration, applications should be received by October 30. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is August 2021. Questions about this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Idan Shalev at bbhpphsearch2020@psu.edu. To apply, applicants must complete an online application (https://psu.jobs) including a cover letter describing research and teaching interests and experiences, curriculum vitae, and 3 reprints or preprints that convey research interests and expertise. A statement as to how the applicant addresses issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in their scholarship of education, research, and/or service should be included in the cover letter. The position involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A doctorate in genetics, bioinformatics, biostatistics, public health, neuroscience, behavioral science, psychology, biology, sociology, or a related field is required. Applicants should have a strong record of scholarly research commensurate with their experience. Grant application experience is also seen as a strength. Four professional letters of reference should be sent directly from the letter writers to Dr. Idan Shalev at bbhpphsearch2020@psu.edu.

Located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, employment at Penn State offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the central Pennsylvania outdoors combined with the culture, sports, and entertainment a large university community can bring. More information on the area and its amenities can be found here: http://www.visitpennstate.org/.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Academic/job/University-Park-Campus/Assistant-Professor-of-Biobehavioral-Health-with-focus-on-Precision-Population-Health_REQ_0000007269

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.





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