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Scholar-Postdoctoral

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Sep 17, 2025
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POSITION SPECIFICS The Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development (NERCRD) is located in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education within Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. Our mission is to work on a range of issues with land grant universities and other partners in the Northeast as well as nationally in support of regional economic growth and rural development goals. The Center has a strong track record of publishing peer-reviewed articles. The NERCRD seeks applications for a Postdoc position. The Postdoc will be responsible for conducting economic and statistical analyses on a wide range of rural development topics, as determined by the Center's emerging needs and priorities. There is a strong expectation that this research will contribute both to the science base as well as to informing U.S. rural economic development policy. Examples of topics to be studied range from policy impact assessments; the interdependence of rural and urban areas, as well as agricultural and non-agricultural industries; to the determinants and impacts of local economic well-being and health, including that of farmers and small businesses. The opportunity exists to work within Penn State's Federal Statistic Research Data Center. The Center offers a competitive salary along with benefits, and the opportunity to collaborate with scholars in the region, nationally, and internationally. Opportunities also exist for attending conferences to support networking activities. This position will be located at Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania. On-site and hybrid work options are available. Qualifications: Extensive training in state-of-the-art economics and econometric analysis, including spatial statistics and other advanced quantitative methods. Familiarity with modern computational and data science tools, such as machine learning methods, causal inference, particularly in economic and social science applications. Prior experience working with Large Language Models is a plus. Experience working with large-scale datasets, including census microdata, administrative records, or other big data sources such as cellphone or Airbnb data. Strong skills in statistical and econometric software packages (e.g., Stata, R, Python, or equivalent). Strong communication and writing skills, with evidence of a publication record or potential to publish in high quality peer-reviewed outlets. Ability to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in an appropriate field and must provide evidence that all requirements have been met for completion of the Ph.D degree prior to the effective date of hire. Screening of applications will begin October 15, 2025 and the position will remain open until 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. 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