Kent State University
Location
Kent, WA | United States
Job description
Job Title:
Postdoctoral Scholar
Physical Location:Kent Campus
Salary:
$56,484
Basic Function:
The Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University invites applications for a post-doctoral scholar position. The successful candidate will become part of a multi-disciplinary investigation to prospectively examine health and well-being in a cohort of >10,000 young adults. Led by PIs. Karin Coifman and John Gunstad, the team of investigators will track mental, physical, academic, and social outcomes and deliver novel interventions using smart technology.
Additional Basic Function – if applicable:
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
The post-doc will help coordinate the KSU Student Life Study and have an opportunity to assist with other existing data collection efforts,manuscript preparation, grant development, and develop new lines of inquiry based on current findings. They will work within a cross-disciplinary research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful research career. Both Drs Coifman and Gunstad have successfully mentored all prior post-docs into independent, faculty positions. Post-docs are fully integrated into the department and can avail themselves of departmental and university resources. Finally, clinical PhDs will also be able to complete additional clinical training to accumulate the required clinical hours for licensure. This position is funded for at least two years, with continuation beyond two years possible. Salary is consistent with NIH levels and includes health insurance and a stipend for professional travel and research materials
Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Psychology and have a background in conducting human subjects research.
Ideal candidates are individuals in the early stages of their research careers, with a desire to pursue new research opportunities and seek extramural funding.
License/Certification:
Knowledge Of:
Skill In:
Ability To:
Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:
Preference will be for clinically-trained PhDs, but non-clinical applicants are also welcome.
Advanced quantitative skills are preferable, but not required.
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.
Additional Information
As part of your application you must provide links to (3) three publications in the document listed as OTHER
Additional Information:
All inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Coifman ([email protected]; 330-672-9155
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive with priority given to materials submitted by 10/15/2023
Kent State ranks alongside other elite universities designated as very high-activity (R1) research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university has strong partnerships with regional medical institutions such as Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University Hospitals and NASA. Kent State, located in Kent, OH, is an eight-system campus, doctoral-granting public institution that enrolls approximately 42,000 students and offers more than 300 academic programs at the certificate, associate, bachelor, master, educational specialist, and doctoral levels. The Department of Psychological Sciences is a highly productive, collaborative research environment. The department has over 80 students in doctoral degree programs and over 1000 undergraduate majors. Kent, OH is an inexpensive college town with close proximity to national parks, arts and culture. Students and faculty often live within walking distance.
Must pass a security check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.
Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.
Disclaimer:
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
Job tags
Salary
