Tuesday, April 22, 2008

JOBS: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Long Beach Longitudinal Study

This is a position open immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Liz Zelinski, in the Andrus Gerontology Center of the University of Southern California. It offers the opportunity to analyze longitudinal data from the Long Beach Longitudinal Study (LBLS) on cognitive abilities, language, personality, and health in adults aged 30 - 100. The research associate is expected to contribute to ongoing analyses, manuscripts, and grant proposals; to develop new research using available data; to assist in the collection of new data, and to supervise archiving of LBLS data for public use.

The position is for two years with the possibility of extension. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology or related field, and strong skills in longitudinal data modeling. Stipend will be commensurate with experience. Send cv and letter of interest to zelinski@usc.edu.

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Liz Zelinski, Ph.D. Rita and Edward Polusky Chair in Education and Aging Professor of Gerontology and Psychology Leonard Davis School of Gerontology University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 90089-0191

Voice: 213.740.1354 Fax: 213.740.5694