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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS The Larson Transportation Institute in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral researcher in pavement engineering, with an emphasis on advanced sensing technologies and machine learning modeling. The successful candidate will contribute immediately to cutting-edge research projects supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), NCHRP, and other major funding agencies. The position is anticipated to start in January 2026. Candidates should meet the following requirements: Hold a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Possess a strong background and demonstrated experience in pavement engineering and materials, engineering mechanics, and advanced computational modeling. Exhibit advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrate excellent experimental skills, with proficiency in asphalt binder and mixture testing. Have a proven record of conducting high-quality research and disseminating results through publications and presentations. Display strong English writing, presentation, and communication skills. Show evidence of leadership ability. Preferred qualifications: Knowledge and experience in dynamics and vibration, discrete element modeling, sensors and data processing techniques, and machine learning modeling. Key responsibilities of the position: Lead and conduct research on advanced characterization and modeling of asphaltic and granular materials, with an emphasis on integrating sensing technologies and machine learning approaches. Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in research activities, fostering technical growth and professional development. Collaborate and coordinate with internal teams, external research groups, and industry partners to advance project goals. Prepare and publish high-quality research papers, technical reports, and presentations for academic and industry audiences. Support the Principal Investigator (PI) in developing competitive research proposals and pursuing external funding opportunities. Interested candidates should include with their application: 1) an academic CV; 2) a statement of research vision and future career goals; and 3) names of at least three academic references. Candidates are also encouraged to contact Dr. Shihui Shen (*************) for questions and/or inquiries. Please include "Pavement postdoc position" in the email subject. 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 our 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 ************. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds (CEHW) at Penn State invite applications for one or more Postdoctoral Researcher positions. Successful applicants will work with CEHW faculty on theoretical, observational, and/or instrumentation projects. We are particularly interested in applicants interested in contributing to: (1) planning, execution, analysis and science for planet surveys such as the near-infrared RV survey being conducted by the Habitable Zone Planet Finder on the 10m Hobby-Eberly telescope to discover planets around M dwarfs and/or the high-precision RV survey of solar-type stars being conducted with the NEID instrument on the WIYN 3.5m telescope; (2) improving technology, algorithms, and data analysis to mitigate stellar activity; (3) precursor science for the Habitable Worlds Observatory using NEID and/or HPF; (4) characterization of the atmospheres and surfaces of exoplanets using JWST; (5) the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and 6) pushing forward instrumentation and techniques for precision spectroscopy and radial velocity to enable detection of terrestrial mass planets using existing instruments, as well as development of new instrumentation and experiments. The successful applicant will contribute to a team of students and Ph.D. researchers, have opportunities to pursue independent research, and contribute to the vibrant scientific and public outreach efforts of the department. The successful applicant will have access to a variety of resources and collaborations available in CEHW, which includes faculty from the Departments of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geosciences, and Meteorology, and is part of Penn State Planetary, a Consortium for Planetary and Exoplanetary Science and Technology. We welcome applications proposing connections to our sister centers, Penn State's Astrobiology Research Center, Extraterrestrial Intelligence Center, and Planetary System Science Center. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Science, Statistics, or a related field prior to the start date. The position start date is flexible. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter (clearly stating the primary faculty member or members they would like to work with), statement of research interests, a CV, and a list of publications. Applicants must also arrange for PDF letters of reference to be uploaded to ******************************************* Questions regarding the application process can be directed to ******************. Please reference the job number in the email subject line. Review of applications will begin January 4th and continue until all positions are filled. Applications received by January 3, 2026, will receive full consideration. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. Information regarding benefits may be found at *********************************************************** 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 our 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 ************. 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. 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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS The Cognition, Affect, and Temperament Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University, headed by Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar (************************** Ideal start date would be early fall. The postdoctoral scholar will have the opportunity to work on NIH-funded studies investigating a number of complex biological, cognitive, and social mechanisms that shape early trajectories. The primary studies will be: P-CAT, an NIMH-funded longitudinal study that will examine parental transmission of anxiety to preschool children. This project includes fNIRS (parent-child interpersonal neural synchronization), EEG, and behavioral coding and will focus on parent-child interaction and socialization of anxious behaviors through child observation. A sub-aim of the study focuses on anxiety transmission in fathers. HBCD, a consortium study linking 25 sites across the country. The HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study will create a representative sample of families, recruited in pregnancy, and then followed in the first decade of life. Findings from this cohort study will provide a template of normative neurodevelopment in infants and young children and help untangle the impacts of perinatal exposures to substances and childhood environments on developmental trajectories. Data from this comprehensive study will include infant MRI, EEG, neurodevelopmental testing, biospecimens, observed behavior, and parental report. The post-doctoral scholar will also have the opportunity to contribute to and work with data from a number of studies. One example includes: LAnT, a completed NIMH-funded longitudinal study that examined the role of attention and temperament in the early emergence of social behavior and anxiety symptoms in the first two years of life. We completed data collection with 357 families, providing rich data for follow up analyses and publications. Data from this study include EEG, eye-tracking, observed social behavior, and parental report The postdoctoral scholar will have his or her main hub at PSU University Park, but will interact extensively with collaborators at multiple sites, including Washington University in St. Louis and the Penn State College of Medicine. Depending on the scholars focus, the work will incorporate a number of techniques, including electrophysiology (EEG & ERP), psychophysiology (RSA), neuroimaging (fNIRS, MRI), eye-tracking (mobile & stationary), direct behavioral observation, and questionnaires. This work will take advantage of the University's broad resources, including the Child Study Center (*************************** The postdoctoral scholar will primarily be responsible for collecting and analyzing data and writing scientific papers and presentations. Other duties will include working with research staff and graduate and undergraduate students. A Ph.D. in Psychology, Human Development, Neuroscience or related field is required by the appointment date. This is a non-tenure-track position. Position qualifications include experience with neuroimaging (fMRI, fNIRS, or EEG) acquisition and analysis; strong experimental and statistical skills; ability to work independently and in a team environment on multiple tasks and projects and to share one's expertise with others. Experience with data collection platforms (e.g., BrainVision, Mindware, SMI), programming tasks (E-prime, Presentation), statistical analysis (R, SPSS, SAS) and general computing (MATLAB, Unix, Python) is highly desired. Excellent scientific writing skills are also desired. Interested candidates must submit an online application, and should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will conform to NIH guidelines. Visit our website at ************************** for more information on our Lab. We are housed within Penn State's Child Study Center, ************************ 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. 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 ************. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS The Climate Health Impacts Lab (CHIL) in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Associate. The research involves epidemiological analysis of the effects of extreme heat in the United States on mortality, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations and modeling these effects under future climate scenarios. The successful candidate will be using geospatial analysis and regression techniques including distributed lag nonlinear models (DLNMs) to determine the effects of extreme heat events on population health using restricted access vital statistics and Medicare/Medicaid claims data and will be advised by Dr. Kyle Aune. Candidates for this position should have experience in the areas of epidemiology, statistical programming (preferably R), geographic information systems (GIS), remotely sensed environmental exposure assessment, and spatial statistics. Experience with DLNMs is preferred but not required. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Literature review of relevant publications Harmonization of large environmental and population health datasets Statistical analysis Interpretation of results Presentation at national and international conferences Primary drafting of peer-reviewed manuscripts Extramural funding proposals Mentorship of undergraduate and doctoral students Due to data access restrictions, this position is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals, but all applicants must have resided in the U.S. for three of the past five years (36 of the past 60 months). The expected duration of this appointment is two years with potential for renewal based on fit and funding availability. How To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 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 our 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 ************. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS The Criminal Justice Research Center (CJRC) and Department of Sociology and Criminology at The Pennsylvania State University invite applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position to begin July 1, 2026, with flexibility. The successful applicant will collaborate with the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing (PCS) on research related to sentencing guidelines, risk and needs assessment (development and validation of tools), pre-trial release, parole, and related topics. A Ph.D. in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, economics, public policy, or a related field is required at time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with advanced training in statistics, experience working with large administrative datasets, and/or an exemplary interest in applied research, and to those with research interests in courts or sentencing and with a knowledge of, or practical experience with, program evaluation. Key responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Scholar will include collaborating with the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing (Commission) staff to address legislative mandates; empirically assessing sentencing policy and/or conducting program evaluations (e.g., examining the effectiveness of state and county sentencing programs); working closely with criminal justice stakeholders; assisting in data collection and data management; preparing grant proposals, manuscripts, and conference presentations; and participating in graduate student mentoring. In addition to Commission-specific projects, the scholar will have flexibility to conduct independent research related to sentencing, access to sentencing commission data and data from other criminal justice partners (e.g., Department of Corrections; Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts; local probation offices), and opportunities for research collaboration with Penn State faculty. The Postdoctoral Scholar position is fully funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing (************************ The Commission on Sentencing is a legislative agency responsible for advancing effective, humane, and rational policies that promote fairer and more uniform decisions at sentencing, resentencing, and parole. The Commission maintains a research and data analysis unit that undertakes research and evaluations of the effectiveness of various criminal justice programs and policies, conducts impact analyses, and serves as a clearinghouse and information center for the collection, preparation, and dissemination of information on Commonwealth sentencing, resentencing, and parole practices. The Commission is affiliated with the Department of Sociology and Criminology at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park Campus) and maintains an active research partnership with the CJRC. The CJRC (********************************* has an outstanding portfolio of faculty affiliates, seed funding opportunities, and externally funded ongoing research projects. The Department of Sociology and Criminology is ranked among the top in the nation and provides graduate and undergraduate programs focused specifically on crime and the criminal justice system. Interested candidates must submit an online application and should include a letter of interest and CV. If selected as a finalist for the position, recommendation letters will be requested. 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 our Benefits 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 ************. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS The Africana Research Center (ARC) at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar. The postdoctoral fellow must be in residence at Penn State's University Park campus for the duration of their appointment. During their residency, scholars must conduct research in any aspect of African, African American, and/or Diaspora Studies. The scholar will have no teaching or administrative responsibilities. In addition, they will attend workshops, professional development sessions and other relevant events, and will be expected to take an active part in Penn State's community of researchers. The ARC provides mentorship and professional development for a one-year term, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. A Ph.D. in African American Studies, African Diasporic Studies, or a related field is required by the appointment date. Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State's Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information. For information on the position, please contact the Africana Research Center: ********************** Review of materials will begin February 9, 2026, and continue until the position has been filled. Please direct questions about the process via e-mail: ********************** Visit our website at *********************** for more information on the Africana Research Center. 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 our Benefits 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 ************. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: A postdoctoral position is available in the López-Uribe lab (********************** at The Pennsylvani State University to work on an NSF-funded project investigating the impacts of crop domestication on floral traits and pollinator behavior. The person in this position will be in charge of setting up and overseeing experiments in the greenhouse and field, as well as manipulating insects in enclosures. The postdoc is expected to complete the work and disseminate results via peer-reviewed publications within the timeframe of the position. There will also be opportunities to be involved in outreach and extension work transferring research outputs from this project to crop breeders and the general public. The successful candidate will work on a variety of research activities including growing plants in the greenhouse, making pollinator observations, and quantifying floral traits (morphology, volatiles, pollen, nectar). Data analysis skills include knowledge of quantitative genetics, linear models, and multivariate statistics. The candidate should demonstrate a proven record of effectively working in teams and mentoring students. Abilities with bioinformatic analysis is desirable but not required.Qualified candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in entomology, ecology, evolutionary biology, or related fields of study. The successful candidate must have completed all PhD degree requirements by the appointment date. The applicant must have strong quantitative skills and experience analyzing large datasets. A strong publication record and organizational and communication skills are also required. The person in this position will be involved in grant writing, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and outreach/extension activities. This position will be located at Penn State in University Park, PA (Penn State's main campus). This is a full-time postdoctoral researcher position with an annual salary of $61,000. This is a term position funded for one year from date of hire with a good possibility of re-funding beyond the first year for up to an additional year contingent upon job performance. Interested applicants should submit the following documents:(1) a brief statement (up to 2 pages) describing relevant previous research experience and interests in working in the lab and as part of this project. Please address point-by-point how your previous experience relates to the responsibilities detailed in the job description.(2) curriculum vitae (include experience in both research and outreach/extension)(3) contact information for three references willing to provide letters of recommendation.Please send any questions regarding the position to Margarita López-Uribe (*************) with the subject line: “Postdoctoral Position in Evolutionary Ecology”. This position will be open until a suitable candidate is found in the applicant pool.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 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. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact ************. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information HotlinesUniversity Park, PA

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Particle Astrophysics group at Penn State is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work with Prof. Stephanie Wissel on experimental searches for the highest energy neutrinos, multi-messenger, and particle astrophysics. Researchers in the Wissel Lab work on several experiments deployed around the world including in Antarctica, Greenland, and high elevation mountains. Experiments such as the Askaryan Radio Array (ARA) and the future radio component of IceCube-Gen2 at the South Pole and the Radio Neutrino Observatory in Greenland (RNO-G) search for EeV-scale neutrinos with antennas deployed in polar ice. Balloon-borne experiments like the Payload for Ultra-high-Energy Observations (PUEO) search for neutrino interactions in the ice and upgoing tau neutrinos from a high altitude. Researchers in the Wissel lab are also exploring novel concepts like the Beamforming Elevated Array for COsmic Neutrinos which searches for upgoing tau neutrinos from a high-elevation mountain. Previous experience in these experiments or related experiments is advantageous, but not required. The postdoctoral scholar will conduct research on RNO-G, which is under rapid expansion to cover a full 40 km^2. For RNO-G, the Penn State group is responsible for integration, testing, and validation of the data acquisitions systems and contributes to event filtering, both at the hardware and software level. As a part of the RNO-G team, they will contribute to searches for the highest energy neutrinos in the the data as well as instrument calibration and monitoring. The successful candidate may contribute to field deployment, installing and commissioning new stations for the experiment. Penn State is a vibrant and stimulating environment for particle and multi-messenger astrophysics with ample opportunities for collaboration and career development. The postdoctoral scholar will be embedded within the Particle Astrophysics group and the Center for Multi-Messenger Astrophysics (CMA) at the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos (IGC). Penn State is a leading institution in multi-messenger astrophysics. PSU hosts the Astrophysical Multi-Messenger Observatory Network, strong experimental groups in LIGO, HAWC, Auger, HELIX, LZ, Project8, IceCube, GRAND, and Swift, as well as leading theoretical groups in particle astrophysics, gravitation, and cosmology. Education and Experience Applications will be considered from Ph.D. physicists and astronomers with strong backgrounds in particle astrophysics, multi-messenger astrophysics, particle physics, cosmic ray physics, and related fields. Additional Information Applications must be submitted electronically and include a CV and brief statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to ******************** indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line. This is a term appointment funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of yearly renewal. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Our lab is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion efforts at Penn State and we encourage individuals who identify as members of groups historically underrepresented in STEM to apply. 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. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact ************. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Zhou research team in the College of Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Scholar to join our lab in the field of Biodevices and Biomaterials . The candidate will work in a highly interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of engineering, materials science, biology, electronics, where we are motivated by a goal to improve human health. The position will involve development/synthesis of biomaterials and fabrication of biodevices. More information about the PI and the lab can be found here: ******************************************************************** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1. Develop novel materials and devices 2. Lead projects related to biodevices/biomaterials 3. Write manuscripts and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals 4. Support in the mentorship of junior scholars Requirements: The applicant must have recently received, or be scheduled to receive, a Ph.D. in an area broadly relevant to our research by the time employment starts, such as Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field. Experience with one or more of the following techniques would be preferred: polymer synthesis, device fabrication, animal experiments, wireless circuits. Term This is a term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of re-funding The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 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. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact ************. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State University is aiming to hire multiple Tenure-track or Tenured faculty as part of an ambitious multi-year cluster hire in AI across multiple university campuses, to help realize the university's goals of transformative integration of AI across research and graduate and undergraduate curricula across all disciplines. These faculty will complement a strong cohort of over 30 existing faculty in AI and many more whose work leverages AI to advance sciences and engineering. The university has launched two new undergraduate degree programs - in AI methods and Applications (offered by the College of Information Sciences and Technology and Penn State Harrisburg), and in AI Engineering (offered by the College of Engineering). The focus of the search this year is on faculty with expertise in AI Foundations and Methods or in the integration of AI into Sciences, Engineering, Healthcare, and Education and Workforce Development. The successful candidates will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community at Penn State and will have collaborative opportunities and access to extensive resources offered by the interdisciplinary research institutes - Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (which provides excellent high-performance computing facilities), Materials Research Institute, and the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. Faculty members in these positions will be expected to develop nationally recognized research programs, contribute to excellence in graduate and undergraduate education, and engage in collaborative, interdisciplinary scholarship. In addition, the successful candidates will teach and mentor students and collaborate to develop courses that integrate AI into research and curricula in their respective fields. The tenure home will be based on the successful candidate's expertise. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct cutting-edge research, mentor graduate students, secure external funding to support research activities, engage in service activities at the college and university levels, and collaborate with faculty across the university and industry partners. Application: Candidates must indicate in their application one or more Departments they wish to apply to. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements outlining plans for teaching, research, and contributing to Penn State values (**************************************************** and the names and contact information for four references. Please combine these materials into a single PDF file and submit your application. More information can be found at ****************************************** For questions, contact ICDS Director, Guido Cervone ( ************ ). AI Foundations and Methods We seek to expand expertise in core areas of AI, with a strong interest in applications of AI in the following colleges and departments: Academic Ranks Defined: Assistant professors should show early promise in teaching or research through emerging scholarly or professional contributions. Associate professors should have a record of high-quality publications and demonstrate teaching excellence in their field. Full professors should demonstrate a distinguished record of advanced work and leadership, reflecting established excellence in teaching, mentoring, and/or research. Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering, University Park, PA: An Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor whose research and teaching advance core AI and ML theory, foundation models and generative AI, reinforcement learning and autonomous agents, hardware and systems for AI, edge and federated learning, AI security and privacy, quantum machine learning (QML), robotics, and/or AI-driven discovery in science and engineering (e.g., genomics, bioinformatics, drug discovery, infectious disease modeling, materials, and biomanufacturing). Candidates will possess a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State. Department of Informatics and Intelligent Systems, College of Information Science and Technology, University Park, PA: An Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor whose research and teaching advance core areas of AI, including, but not limited to, generative AI, neuro-symbolic AI, neuromorphic AI, embodied AI, multi-agent AI, human-centered AI, quantum AI, and/or transformative AI applications. Of particular interest, we seek to combine core AI expertise with applications in AI-powered scientific discovery (in physical sciences, life sciences, health sciences, materials sciences) or in critical infrastructure, security, public policy, humanities, and social sciences. Candidates will possess a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Informatics, Computer Science, Intelligent Systems, Cognitive Science, or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State. Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, School of Engineering, Penn State Behrend, Erie, PA: An Assistant Professor whose research and teaching advance the science and engineering of AI and its integration into intelligent, autonomous, or data-driven systems. Areas of interest include-but are not limited to machine learning and deep learning architectures; trustworthy or explainable AI; generative AI and natural-language systems; computer vision and multimodal perception; distributed and embedded AI for edge or cloud environments; AI-enabled software engineering and adaptive systems. Opportunities exist for collaboration across Penn State's AI network and within Behrend's applied-research ecosystem-including the Center for Manufacturing Competitiveness, the Sustainable Plastics and Materials Laboratories, the Robotics and Automation Lab, and the Virtual/Augmented Reality Innovation Lab)-which serve as regional and national testbeds for AI-driven technologies. Candidates will possess a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State. AI for Materials Science and Engineering AI is transforming both materials science and chemical engineering by enabling smarter, faster, and more efficient solutions to complex scientific and technological challenges. From optimizing reaction conditions and process control to accelerating materials discovery, AI and machine learning (ML) offer powerful tools for uncovering hidden patterns in experimental and computational data, predicting properties and performance, and guiding decision-making with unprecedented precision. Together, these approaches are driving innovation in key areas including sustainability, catalysis, biotechnology, energy systems, and advanced materials. These positions will be jointly managed by the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences and the Materials Research Institute (************************** Academic Ranks Defined: Assistant professors should show early promise in teaching or research through emerging scholarly or professional contributions. Associate professors should have a record of high-quality publications and demonstrate teaching excellence in their field. Full professors should demonstrate a distinguished record of advanced work and leadership, reflecting established excellence in teaching, mentoring, and/or research. Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, University Park, PA: An Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor whose research and teaching advance the integration of AI/ML with chemical engineering to accelerate materials discovery and production. The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations that leverage AI/ML for process optimization, predictive modeling, and data-driven decision-making in chemical systems. We seek to bridge computational methods with experimental and theoretical approaches to address complex challenges in chemical engineering. Candidates will possess a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, University Park, PA: An Assistant Professor whose research and teaching advance AI-driven materials discovery and processing. The successful candidate will develop and implement innovative machine learning methods for materials research and integrate data-driven approaches into undergraduate and graduate curricula to enhance student success. Candidates will possess a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State. AI for Rural Health Pennsylvania is in the top 3 states in the United States in terms of rural populations. Rural populations face increased morbidity and mortality from leading causes of death, driven by lower insured rates and socioeconomic status, and less education and healthy behaviors. As part of its land-grant mission, Penn State is looking for faculty who can help transform and advance health care for rural populations. These positions will be jointly managed by the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences and the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Academic Ranks Defined: Assistant professors should show early promise in teaching or research through emerging scholarly or professional contributions. Associate professors should have a record of high-quality publications and demonstrate teaching excellence in their field. Full professors should demonstrate a distinguished record of advanced work and leadership, reflecting established excellence in teaching, mentoring, and/or research. College of Medicine, Hershey, PA: An Assistant Professor whose research and teaching advance the intersection of basic, translational, and/or clinical sciences, with a focus on AI for rural health, to enhance access, care delivery, and health equity in rural and medically underserved populations. We seek to further expand research that bridges AI methodology and clinical or translational applications to address one or more of the most important questions in health care, medical/behavioral treatment, disease prevention, and environmental safety by applying the best of emerging computing and AI. These areas align closely with the NIH's strategic priorities, such as addressing aging, health disparities, and child health, while leveraging the university's strengths in translational research, biomedical informatics, and population health sciences. Candidates will possess an MD and/or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Health Data Science, Computational Biology, Bioengineering, Clinical Informatics, Translational Science, Public Health with a computational focus, or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State. College of Nursing, University Park, PA: An Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor whose research and teaching advance the intersection of nursing, AI, and rural health. The successful candidate will contribute to the College's mission to transform care delivery and harness emerging technologies through interdisciplinary collaborations that improve outcomes in underserved rural communities. We seek to address one or more of the most important questions, including AI-driven decision support in nursing practice, predictive analytics for rural population health, telehealth, telenursing, and remote monitoring for geographically isolated populations, human-centered design of intelligent health systems for rural care delivery, and ethical, social, and policy implications of AI in rural healthcare. Candidates will possess a PhD in Nursing, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Informatics, Human Factors Engineering, Health Services Research, Computational Social Science, Ethics or Policy Studies with a focus on AI in healthcare, or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State. Penn State Harrisburg, School of Science, Engineering and Technology, Middletown, PA: An Assistant Professor whose research and teaching advance engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical, or environmental) and/or computer science, focusing on artificial intelligence in support of medical and health-related rural health research. This position is part of a cluster hire within the Smart Cities and Smart Home Research Initiatives and will collaborate closely with the Penn State College of Medicine and partners across the Commonwealth. Areas of emphasis include smart and digital manufacturing, AI in manufacturing and health systems, and human-system integration, including virtual and augmented reality environments. The successful candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research that connects engineering innovation, computing, and health technologies to address complex societal challenges through applied AI. The position offers access to collaborative research facilities, including the Smart Home Innovation Lab and Medical Prototyping Hub, fostering partnerships that connect academia, industry, and health research. Candidates will possess a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State. AI in Education for Workforce and Creative Industries As AI tools are already being deployed at scale in formal and informal learning environments, workforce training programs, and creative studios worldwide-often without adequate pedagogical research or ethical frameworks-this cluster addresses the most immediate and far-reaching impact of AI on society: how millions of people learn, work, and create. We seek to hire faculty who advance the application of AI technologies in teaching, learning, workforce development, and the creative industries to influence innovation, leadership, and policy around the integration of AI across all areas of human endeavor. Successful candidates will advance research and creative practice that connect artistic expression, learning, and human development through emerging AI technologies. Academic Ranks Defined: Assistant professors should show early promise in teaching or research through emerging scholarly or professional contributions. Associate professors should have a record of high-quality publications and demonstrate teaching excellence in their field. Full professors should demonstrate a distinguished record of advanced work and leadership, reflecting established excellence in teaching, mentoring, and/or research. School of Music, College of Arts and Architecture, University Park, PA: An Assistant Professor whose research/creative practice advances and connects musical expression, learning, and human development through emerging AI technologies. This position will explore how AI can transform musical practice and learning-from generative musical composition and interactive performance systems to new modes of sonic exploration and musical expression. It investigates fundamental questions about musical cognition and how humans create and communicate through sound. This work would also examine how machine learning approaches can deepen our understanding of musicality, music learning, and creativity. The appointment bridges music, education, and technology, while aligning with national priorities in AI for learning, ethics, and workforce development. Potential areas of emphasis include: AI-assisted composition, performance, and pedagogy; Generative systems for sound, storytelling, and creative learning; Human-AI co-creativity and adaptive learning systems in the arts; Immersive and adaptive simulation environments for music education and music pedagogy using LLMs and VR/AR; and, Ethical, accessible, and equitable applications of AI in creative and artistic professional training contexts. Candidates will possess a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Music Technology, Music Education, Cognitive Science, or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State. College of Education, University Park, PA: An Assistant Professor whose research advances AI and STEM education to promote human-AI collaboration, adaptive learning, and creative problem-solving. The successful candidate will contribute to the design of human-centered adaptive learning systems, immersive simulations using LLMs and VR/AR, and AI-enabled career pathways across disciplines. Potential areas of emphasis include: AI-enhanced STEM pedagogy and curriculum; Adaptive learning systems and intelligent tutoring; Human-AI collaboration in STEM innovation; Immersive simulations for interdisciplinary workforce training; Predictive analytics for student success; Integration of advanced AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and digital twins into curriculum and training programs; and, Ethical, equitable, and inclusive AI applications in education and career pathways. This position will expand externally funded research, support interdisciplinary initiatives, and help shape educational impact, leadership, and policy in response to AI's growing role in STEM workforce development. Candidates will possess a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline before their appointment start date at Penn State. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our 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 ************. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Undersea Systems Office at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking several highly motivated undergraduate students for research opportunities. These positions cover a broad range of academic and engineering disciplines in all aspects of undersea vehicle development. Applicants with a strong interest and experience in the following will be given preference: Mathematics Signal processing Data fusion Autonomous control Modeling and simulation Software development Visualization development System optimization The successful candidates will work 40 hours/week over the summer and 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters. Students in their junior or senior year majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics are encouraged to apply. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 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. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact ************. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information HotlinesUniversity Park, PA

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Engineering Systems Research & Development Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking highly motivated undergraduate students to work within a team environment on research and engineering opportunities. These positions cover a broad range of engineering disciplines in all aspects of system development. Desired Qualifications: Sophomore, junior, or senior. Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics major. Experience with engineering lab test equipment and assembly tools. LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, CAD, FEA, and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with electrical design, mechanical design, analysis tools, signal processing, software development, modeling, or embedded systems. Successful candidates will work up to 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 40 hours/week over the summer. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 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. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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 ************. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS Come and help define how large-scale genomic data analysis is done from a web browser. We are a friendly, ambitious research group at the Pennsylvania State University working on some of the most popular software in genomics, including Galaxy and AnVIL. These software platforms help thousands of researchers each year solve their data analysis needs. As the size of data and number of files grows, we are actively rethinking and designing new ways for researchers to organize, analyze, and visualize their data. In this Researcher position, you will help design and implement these solutions. You will work with modern web technologies, such as Vue.js, rely on REST APIs, and find solutions on how to scale and enable analysis display of thousands of datasets. We work in small teams that focus on specific tasks so there will be plenty of opportunity to learn and be heard. Job responsibilities: Build responsive, scalable, and beautiful web components that solve pressing challenges in genomic data analysis, Integrate capabilities from multiple systems to create seamless user experience, Help domain researchers and understand their needs to design and implement web-based capabilities that support their use case, Explore new technologies and figure out where to use them, Come up with creative ideas for projects and work through them with your teammates, Keep learning and advancing your skills by reviewing and digging into code, Be a part of a team that's as excited about your growth and happiness as much as you are about theirs. Education and Experience: Applicants should possess a master's degree, or its equivalent, in computer science, or be an active candidate for a terminal degree, in an academic field related to computer science. Knowledge of a modern JavaScript framework and ecosystem, Bootstrap, Git + GitHub, CI tools is required, as is familiarity with Python and REST APIs. Applicants should possess great communication skills and interest in working with other teammates. Familiarity with the basics of genomics, such as concepts, data types, tools, is preferred. Additional Information: Applications must be submitted electronically and include a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 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 wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits 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 ************. 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. 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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State's interdisciplinary Center for Theory of Emergent Quantum Matter (C-TEQ), within the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) Quantum Hub, invites applications for several "C-TEQ Fellow” postdoctoral scholar positions. Start dates are flexible but can be immediate. Applicants are expected to have expertise in areas of quantum information, quantum materials, quantum computation, AI and other numerical tools for emergent quantum matter, quantum geometry, Majorana modes, fractional quantum anomalous Hall effect, and related topics. C-TEQ Fellows will be part of a vibrant intellectual environment with many other C-TEQ Fellows and faculty from various departments (physics, math, computer science, materials science and engineering, EECS, Information Science and Technology, electrical engineering), including Profs. Zhen Bi, Long Qing Chen, Swaroop Ghosh, Vasant Honavar, Thomas Iadecola, Jainendra Jain, Ribhu Kaul, Xiantao Li, Chaoxing Liu, Vincent Meunier, Lukas Muechler, Marcos Rigol, Sarah Shandera, Abhinav Verma and Binghai Yan. C-TEQ Fellows will also benefit from access to advanced computational resources at the ICDS. A Ph.D. is required by the start of the position. In addition to completing a Penn State application, an application must be submitted at ******************************* Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, and a statement of research interests. Please also arrange for at least three reference letters to be uploaded on the academicjobsonline.org website. The salary of the C-TEQ Fellows will be $80,000 for the first year, with an additional one-time award of $5,000 toward research-related expenses, such as conferences. Review of application will begin immediately, and continue until suitable candidates are found. 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 our Benefits 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 ************. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS The Materials Research Institute (MRI) at Penn State seeks outstanding applicants for a Postdoctoral Scholar position focused on metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) growth and characterization of transition metal dichalcogenides and related two-dimensional (2D) materials. The postdoctoral position is part of the National Science Foundation funded 2D Crystal Consortium (2DCC) Materials Innovation Platform national facility at Penn State. The 2DCC is focused on the development of 2D layered chalcogenide films and bulk crystals for applications in next-generation devices. The goal of the platform is to advance the synthesis science of 2D layered chalcogenides and provide individuals at universities, federal laboratories and industry with the equipment infrastructure and human capital to conceive, research, and develop the next generation of materials systems to maintain the United States' pre-eminence in electronic material, device, and component technology. Education and Experience: • Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or a closely related field, a strong record of related research and experience maintaining and operating thin film deposition equipment. • Specific experience with MOCVD growth of compound semiconductors, oxides and/or chalcogenide thin films is a plus. • This position requires excellent organizational, time management and communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment in support of the goals of in-house research and external users of the 2DCC. Position responsibilities: • Performing world-leading 2D materials synthesis research aligned to the goals of the 2DCC, including both in-house research and collaboration with external users of the 2DCC facility. • Rich opportunities will be available for innovative equipment and process development, advanced materials characterization and deep collaborations with theoretical/computational efforts focused on materials growth. • To present results at technical conferences and prepare manuscripts for submission. The postdoctoral scholar will also assist with operations in the MOCVD facility, including equipment upkeep, data management, communications with users, preparation of reports for research sponsors, and scientific outreach to the broader community. To be considered for this position, applicants should apply online at ************************** and include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter with a summary of relevant skills and experience and contact information for three professional references (name, position title, mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 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 our 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 ************. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences seeks an outstanding scientist to fill a Postdoctoral Scholar position in the research group of Dr Vidhi Pareek. Our lab studies how cells organize their metabolism through enzyme complexes and their interaction with cellular organelles. We combine mass spectrometry imaging, biochemistry, structural biology, and cell biology to examine metabolism in single cells, tissues, and animal models. Our current projects focus on metabolic heterogeneity and pathological drivers in cancer. Education and Experience: We're looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and creative thinking to the lab. The ideal candidate will have earned their Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related field. Your doctoral work should demonstrate a strong focus on developing methods and workflows for mass spectrometry imaging, particularly as applied to single cells, tissues, or organoids. Expertise in post-acquisition analysis is essential. If you also bring experience in cell culture, tissue micro-dissection, or fluorescence imaging, these skills would be valuable additions to our team. We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a track record of solving complex analytical challenges and working collaboratively. About the Position: The successful candidate will take a leading role in method development, data analysis, and publication of results, while also having opportunities to mentor students and contribute to grant writing. Working in our lab, you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities at Penn State University and be part of a supportive research environment that encourages innovation and professional growth. Salary will be commensurate with your experience and qualifications, reflecting the importance of this role in our research program. Essential job function: Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adapt new procedures, methods or instrumentation related to research procedures. Collect, prepare, and analyze research data; experience in collecting and analyzing HPLC and proteomics and mass spectrometry data is required. Design and execute mass spectrometry imaging experiments. Develop and optimize sample preparation protocols including flash freezing/ chemical fixation of samples and cryo-sectioning. Process and analyze complex spatial metabolomics datasets. Lead manuscript preparation and present findings at conferences. Contribute to grant writing and research proposals. Excellent communication with collaborators. Keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data; maintain computer database of research data. Supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training of fellows, students and volunteer workers as needed. Assist with ordering and procurement of supplies and equipment and with general maintenance of laboratory. Application: In addition to submitting an application in Workday, interested candidates must share: Your detailed CV A cover letter describing how your research experience and interests align with the position Contact information for three professional references PDF copies of two relevant publications that showcase your work System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit. Questions can be directed to Dr Vidhi Pareek at [************]. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. 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 our 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 ************. 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. 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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS This posting is for a position within the research group of Dr. Jon-Paul maria in the Penn State Materials Science and Engineering Department. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is looking for a postdoctoral scholar. The final candidate will have demonstrated capabilities, determined through an interview process and a review of past research experience, that position them to complete the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities. The candidate will also have excellent communication skills (written and spoken) and excellent abilities to work in and organize a collaborative and interdisciplinary team. The final candidate must have a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or other comparable majors. They should have experience in thin film growth, thin film characterization, and electrical property measurements. This research project will design, fabricate, and characterize ferroelectric and piezoelectric modified wurtzite nitride thin films and device stacks with exquisite structural and chemical fidelity. The team will pursue stand-alone thin films as well as layered stacks, as well as nanofabricated resonator structures. We seek a postdoctoral researcher who will pursue these project goals by conducting the following activities: (1) Synthesize thin film nitride piezoelectric and ferroelectric films using sputter deposition instrumentation. (2) Perform physical characterization on thin films and stacked layers to quantify physical structure, crystal structure, chemical composition, morphology, thickness, and stress states. (3) Lead nanofabrication efforts to generate nanofabricated MEMS resonators. (4) Perform temperature, voltage, and frequency dependent properties of nitride films and devices and their component layers. (5) Document, interpret, and organize all data from depositions, characterizations, and property measurements. (6) Organize all data and learning into scientific manuscripts, quarterly reports, and presentations. (7) Coordinate the collective effort of a four research group team at 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 our 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 ************. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking energetic, highly motivated, and technically sound Agile Methods Managers & Researchers with excellent interpersonal skills to assist in building strong client relationships. We are seeking broad thinkers with the experience to drive highly technical and strategic discussions that support Cloud Technology Advancement and Technology Adoption research for the DoD, 4th estate, and IC communities. Located onsite in State College PA ARL is an authorized DoD Skillbridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply. You will: Leverage agile best practices to ensure that all projects can follow the agile methodology to achieve greater results Support Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment as a way to help build quality, security, and regulatory compliance Support the delivery and updates of software quickly to meet changing requirements without compromising on quality or stability Integrate security into the full DevOps pipeline, so that security requirements are baked into systems Improve software delivery and quality, a culture of innovation, service-level goals and indicators (SLOs and SLIs), collaboration across teams, and automation across all DevSecOps concepts shared with agile principles Facilitate communication between development, operations, and security teams This can be filled at multiple levels depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a Engineering or Science discipline plus two years of related experience at the Intermediate Level. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. Required skills/experience areas include: Broad knowledge of management technologies and solutions, Cloud, DevSecOps, and the ability to leverage that knowledge in solution implementation projects Highly Skilled in business visualization tools e.g. Microsoft office suite of software including PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI and others. Direct technical experience and or certifications with Agile Management systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Azure, AWS) Ability to research and document the outcomes of OEM and Vendor interactions with the solutions architecture team Ability to edit and create supporting documentation related to Agile solution development activities Ability to research and visually map processes and procedures used in the Agile Value stream of a solutions development team Ability to represent successful completion of work in Agile Management systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Azure, AWS) The ability to dynamically prioritize tasks using an agile system (e.g. SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) Organized with attention to detail and accuracy Active Agile management certification / training, (e.g. SAFe, PMI-ACP, PMP) Minimum DoD 8570 IAT II Baseline Certification (e.g. Security+ce, GSEC, SSCP) within 6 months of hire DoD 8570 IAT II ‘Computing Environment' training or certification (CNCF, AWS, o365, Azure, Rancher, GitLab, Puppet, Atlassian etc.) within 6 months of hire Preferred skills/experience areas include: Knowledge of Cloud networking deployment (e.g. Software defined networking, Ingress, Egress, Service Meshes) Knowledge of Software Development experience in Python, Java, C Knowledge of Legacy Platform management methods and processes e.g. WSUS, YUM, SCCM Understanding of security concepts, best practices and how to apply them, such as Secure Shell, public key encryption, access credentials, certificates, TLS, and data encryption to include Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security policies/processes Managing solution success, source code, dependencies, and artifacts with and agile lifecycle management tool (e.g. Atlassian, Gitlab) Knowledge of Cloud Native Platform management e.g. CNCF, Docker, Kubernetes, and micro services architecture Proficiency with financial management systems e.g. Propricer, SIMBA, and Concur Experience with researching and documenting methods and processes for business, systems, or software efforts in a DoD, 4th estate, or IC context Ability to identify and research disparate teams of OEMs, Value Added Resellers, Vendors, and sponsor directed contractors in an agile manner Ability to bridge OEM, Internal, and Sponsor process impediments under pressure Ability to take responsibility and accountability of team outcomes Solution & Systems architecture design, discovery, and validation Scaled Agile Team leadership of geographical dispersed teams and value streams US Military Veterans & US Military Reservists Active DoD Secret clearance, Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance For higher levels: Willingness to obtain DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT III or IASAE II Baseline (CISSP / CASP) and Computing Cloud Related Environment certification (Azure, AWS, CNCF, Rancher, VMware) Employee may be required to travel in support of distant end solutions installations or break fix actions if they cannot be accomplished remotely. Such travel may be with limited (less than 3 days) notice. Travel Includes but is not limited to: Europe, Asia, and other OCONUS / CONUS locations as required Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $86,300.00 - $164,000.00 Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. 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. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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 ************. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Statistics at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for one Postdoctoral Scholar working with Dr. Michael Schweinberger. The postdoctoral scholar is expected to work on a set of statistical-theoretical problems concerned with networks, space, time, or causal inference based on discrete and dependent data, either Bayesian or non-Bayesian. If desired, the postdoctoral scholar may teach one course in the Department of Statistics per year, but teaching is not expected. Education and Experience A Ph.D. in statistical science or data science is required at the time of appointment. Successful applicants will be expected to have a strong statistical background, research experience showing independence and innovation, and demonstrated academic writing skills. Additional Information Applicants must complete both the Penn State application and an application through Mathjobs.org at **************************************** The following materials must be submitted: (1) Curriculum Vitae; (2) Statement of Research, Experience and Interests; (3) Names and Contact Information for three references. The initial appointment is funded for one year from the date of hire with a possibility of refunding. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Following a screening of initial application materials, candidates will be contacted by email asking for letters of reference to be sent. Informal inquiries about this search may be directed to Dr. Michael Schweinberger (*****************************). Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University polices. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. 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. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact ************. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA