University Park, PA: Professor of Biobehavioral Health, Department of Biobehavioral Health, Pennsylvania State University

Professor of Biobehavioral Health

Salary: Open Location: University Park, Pennsylvania
Employer: The Pennsylvania State University
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Categories: academics, behavioral science, epidemiology
Required Education: Doctorate

The Department of Biobehavioral Health (http://bbh.hhdev.psu.edu), College of Health and Human Development, at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking applicants for a position at the rank of Full Professor. An ongoing research program that demonstrates an integration of biological, biomedical, behavioral, and/or social processes in humans is essential. The applicant's research should be translational and integrative, and focus on mechanisms and processes through which biology and behavior interact to influence health. The focus of the research might include behavioral endocrinology, behavioral immunology, cardiovascular markers of risk status, or other biological systems. The position entails teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. Penn State offers rich opportunities for collaboration with a diverse group of well established interdisciplinary scientists. The position will remain open until a suitable applicant is identified.
Inquiries or nominations can be made to the Chair of the Search Committee, Elizabeth J. Susman, at esusman@psu.edu . All applications will be held in confidence until finalists are invited to the University Park campus. References will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

Review of applications will begin November 1, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send curriculum vitae and supporting information (e.g., reprints, preprints, names of references) to:

Elizabeth J. Susman, Search Committee Chair Department of Biobehavioral Health The Pennsylvania State University 315 East Health & Human Development Building University Park, PA 16802

Requirements
Applicants must have an established record of scholarly research and show evidence of a productive history of externally-funded research. An earned doctorate, or a medical degree, and evidence of superior scholarly accomplishments are required.