NICHD Postdoctoral Training in Family Demography and Individual Development

The Population Research Institute at Penn State offers an NICHD-funded postdoctoral fellowship in Family Demography and Individual Development. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in demography, family studies, or a related social science discipline by the starting date. A strong background in quantitative analysis of social science data is desirable. The training program is oriented toward a postdoctoral research apprenticeship in two areas: 1) family demography, and 2) life course development processes and outcomes. We seek trainees with either 1) training in demography who wish to broaden their disciplinary base by acquiring substantive expertise in individual development throughout the life course, or 2) a disciplinary background in individual development who seek to acquire the perspective, tools and techniques of demography. The interface of family demography and individual development science is an area of particular strength among Population Research Institute faculty associates. Selection is based on research scholarly potential and compatibility with the interests of a potential Penn State faculty mentor. A postdoctoral fellow devotes most of his/her time to research collaborations with a faculty mentor and independent research and research grant proposal writing, but also takes selected courses to broaden disciplinary expertise. Fellowships are for one year, renewable for a second. Candidates must be U.S. citizens (or Permanent Residents) at the time of application.

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