The successful candidate must have a research program
examining the role of genetics/genes in population-based
biobehavioral health-relevant processes and/or outcomes.
Programs that include consideration of how sex and or gender
might moderate health outcomes are preferred. We particularly
welcome applicants with experience integrating a range of
biological, behavioral, and psychosocial data and/or methods
(e.g., endocrinology/immunology, environmental influences,
behavioral interventions, sociocultural interactions). Areas
of interest germane to health that are likely to promote and
enhance collaborative interdisciplinary research within the
department will also be viewed as a strength. The scholarship
and teaching of BBH faculty focuses on how biological,
behavioral, psychological, sociocultural, and environmental
variables interact to influence health. Departmental research
examines (but is not limited to) physiological processes;
health behaviors; genetics and epigenetics; chronic disease;
neuroscience; global health; psychological states and
processes; environmental exposures; bioethics; health
disparities; and public health and prevention sciences.
Department faculty are highly research active,
transdisciplinary, and collaborative; see http://bbh.hhd.psu.edu/.
This position will build on the growing strength of the
department's biobehavioral health research expertise to
promote and enhance a vibrant, rigorous, and interdisciplinary
research environment that aims to improve individual and
community health. The responsibilities of the position are to
establish or continue a fundable line of interdisciplinary
biobehavioral health research, teach graduate and
undergraduate courses, supervise student research, and provide
service to the Department, College, and University. Applicants
should have a strong record of scholarly health-related
research in genetic epidemiology commensurate with their
experience, and show excellent potential to establish external
research funding. A Doctorate in epidemiology, genetics,
biostatistics, neuroscience, behavioral science, biology,
psychology, sociology, public health, or a related field is
required. Opportunity exists for the candidate to affiliate
with institutes at Penn State such as the Prevention Research
Center, Population Research Institute, the Social Science
Research Institute, the Huck Institute of Life Sciences, the
Penn State Cancer Institute, and the Institute for
Cyberscience. The individual must be committed to and able to
work effectively with diverse populations and audiences, as
well as with diverse students, faculty, and staff. Salary will
be competitive, commensurate with background and experience.
An attractive benefits package is available. Applications
received by January 6, 2018 will be given full consideration.
The expected start date is August 2018. Questions about this
position may be directed to the search committee co-chairs,
Steven Branstetter and David Vandenbergh, at mailto:BBHfacultysearch@psu.edu.
To apply, applicants must complete an online application
including a cover letter describing research and teaching
interests and experiences, curriculum vitae, the names of
three professional references who will provide letters (if
requested at a later date), and up to 3 reprints or preprints
that convey research interests and expertise.
Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/1102366
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