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Assistant Research Professor: Child Maltreatment and Child Welfare

2 months ago


University Park, United States Penn State University Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Research Professor to join our team at the Social Science Research Institute at Penn State University. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data science, including data wrangling, probabilistic data linkages, and statistical programming languages.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the cleaning, resolution of quality issues, and transformation of raw administrative records into datasets usable for cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis.
  • Conduct and improve probabilistic data linkages across government systems, such as child welfare, criminal justice, and Medicaid.
  • Develop and maintain database management and warehousing solutions, including SQL, AWS, and Snowflake.
  • Collaborate with faculty researchers across various areas of study to oversee and manage sensitive data assets for research projects and publications.
Requirements
  • Terminal degree in the Social Sciences (PhD) or Data Sciences (MS) at the time of hire.
  • At least three years of applied experience with administrative data for those applying with a terminal master's degree in data sciences.
  • Strong oral and written language communication skills.
  • A commitment to data privacy and security.
About the Position

This is a one-year, term position working on multi-year projects with an excellent likelihood of renewal based on performance. The successful candidate will be part of an innovative team from the SSRI's Child Maltreatment Solutions Network and the Translational Center for Child Maltreatment Studies, supported through a Capstone Center grant from NICHD.

What We Offer
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
  • The opportunity to work on applied, policy-relevant research.
  • A commitment to embracing and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.