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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Leadership Development, Culture and Student Programs (LCS) at the Penn State Applied Research Lab (ARL) is hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar interested in the field of workforce education and projects focused on STEM workforce development, transformative workplace experience, and career development programming.

The post-doctoral scholar will have the opportunity to research student and workforce development designed to increase STEM talent for an organization uniquely focused on applied research for the defense of our nation. This research includes collaborating with ARL’s research offices and enterprise operations partners to manage, evaluate, and expand ARL’s flagship Student Opportunities in Applied Research (SOAR) internship program and support the management of ARL’s graduate leadership and professional development program. They will also have the opportunity to collect, analyze, and synthesize data to propose, plan, and conduct projects designed to increase the transition of promising interns to full time ARL staff and develop and implement career development programs for the student workforce at ARL. The post-doctoral scholar will work directly under the mentorship of Dr. Dara Sanoubane, with additional opportunities for mentorship from others within LCS.

A Ph.D. degree in Education, Business Administration, Communication, Human Resources, Learning and Performance Systems, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Psychology Counseling Education, Education Policy Studies, or related field is required by the start date. 

A successful candidate will:

• Have been exposed to or involved in the research, development, implementation, and leading of programs and services for college students or educational programs.
• Have experience effectively delivering presentations to professionals, students, educators, and other organizations in both large and small settings.
• Hold skills to be a collaborative and organized self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both oral and written) skills, along with demonstrated commitment to diversity and teamwork.
• Possess proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Have a desire to or experience collaborating with students from marginalized populations that are underrepresented in STEM majors and careers.
• Are skilled with various technologies including survey tools (e.g., Qualtrics); social media platforms such as LinkedIn, student information systems (SIS), learning management systems (LMS), Confluence, JIRA, and SharePoint.
• Have participated in or built and implemented learning modules or curriculums.

This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of renewal, dependent on availability of funds.

Application Requirements:

Please provide a: 1) Curriculum vitae, 2) cover letter highlighting research interests, accomplishments, and your potential contributions to this position 3) 1-2 recent publications and 4) names of three references who can speak to your experience and skills.

Why work at ARL?

World-class research demands a world-class workforce

We’re a diverse group of scientists, researchers, industry professionals, and creative thinkers. We seek intellectually curious, conscientious, and creative people to solve complex problems pursuant to our national security mission.

We take pride in our work and we rely on each other to find solutions for complicated challenges. We find strength in our unique perspectives and experiences as we learn and grow within ARL. Our people drive the success of any endeavor we pursue.

Your working location will be fully on-site and located in State College, PA.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. 

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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