See below for a postdoc opportunity at the Center for Childhood Obesity Research at Penn State.
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Subject: Postdoctoral Scholar Position at Penn State University
Hello,
I am writing to let you know that I am looking for a new postdoctoral associate to join my interdisciplinary research center, (CCOR) the Center for Childhood Obesity Research. The mission of CCOR is to conduct interdisciplinary research that contributes to the evidence base needed to inform successful childhood obesity prevention programs that can then be disseminated to public health and clinical practice audiences. This individual will join a multi-institutional interdisciplinary team to support primary project activities and pilot studies.
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Sincerely,
Jennifer Savage Williams, PhD
Associate Professor | Department of Nutritional Sciences
Director| Center for Childhood Obesity Research
The Pennsylvania State University
129 Noll Laboratory, University Park, PA 16802
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State University’s Center for Childhood Obesity Research (CCOR: http://hhd.psu.edu/ccor/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__hhd.psu.edu_ccor_&d=DwM…>) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Obesity and Health Promotion. Penn State University is a top-ranked research university and Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution founded with a mission of high-quality teaching, expert research, and global service. The overall mission of the Center for Childhood Obesity Research is to conduct interdisciplinary, translational research that contributes to the evidence base needed to inform successful pediatric obesity prevention programs that can be disseminated to public health and clinical audiences. Our Center combines the research strengths of the College of Health and Human Development to provide training in the areas of eating behavior, child development, parenting, social determinants, and bioindicators of health. (https://hhd.psu.edu/research/research-centers/center-childhood-obesity-rese…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__hhd.psu.edu_research_r…>).
The Center for Childhood Obesity Research is currently recruiting a Postdoctoral Research scholar under the supervision of Jennifer Savage Williams, Ph.D. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team that includes 2 research faculty members, 4 graduate students, 2 postdoctoral scholars, 4 full-time research staff, 4 nutrition educators, an administrative assistant, several undergraduate research assistants, and many other faculty who are affiliated with the Center. We work closely with collaborators throughout Penn State including Nutritional Sciences (http://nutrition.hhd.psu.edu/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__nutrition.hhd.psu.edu_&…>), Biobehavioral Health (http://bbh.hhd.psu.edu/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__bbh.hhd.psu.edu_&d=DwMG…>), Human Development and Family Studies (http://hhd.psu.edu/hdfs<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__hhd.psu.edu_hdfs&d=DwMG…>), Kinesiology (http://hhd.psu.edu/kines<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__hhd.psu.edu_kines&d=DwM…>), the Social Sciences Research Institute (http://ssri.psu.edu/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ssri.psu.edu_&d=DwMGaQ&…>), and the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (http://ctsi.psu.edu/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__ctsi.psu.edu_&d=DwMGaQ&…>), as well as with colleagues at Penn State College of Medicine, and government and community organizations throughout Pennsylvania.
This research scholar position offers extensive opportunities for training in manuscript writing, grant writing, leadership, and innovative technologies and methodologies. While the successful candidate will work primarily on collaborative projects, he/she will also have protected time and support to work on their own independent research projects. The candidate will receive mentorship to further develop their research and analytical skills and learn to develop and implement multicomponent behavioral interventions. The candidate will have the opportunity to build clinical and community partnerships, and learn a variety of methodologies, including real-time ecological momentary assessment of health behaviors using sensors, accelerometers, and smartphone technology. The candidate will also have opportunities to audit relevant courses offered at Penn State and attend professional development trainings and seminars offered by CCOR and affiliated departments at Penn State. The Postdoctoral Scholar will be provided with some financial support to develop independent research projects, attend methodological trainings, and travel to disseminate scientific findings at national conferences. Postdoctoral research scholars will have priority consideration for Assistant Research Professor positions offered by the Center. The Center for Childhood Obesity Research has had numerous postdoctoral fellows successfully transition to faculty positions at Penn State and elsewhere.
Primary responsibilities of the candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, interests, and goals, as well as fit with the research priorities. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
* Developing intervention curriculum and materials
* Developing study protocols
* Training staff to deliver interventions
* Developing and overseeing intervention fidelity monitoring systems
* Coordinating and assisting with data collection, management, and analysis
* Preparing manuscripts
* Developing grant proposals
* Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
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The ideal candidate will have a strong background in statistical analysis and excellent writing skills. The position provides salary and benefits based on those for NIH postdoctoral fellowship. Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in nutrition, public health, human development and family studies, psychology, or a related field. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in intervention development and delivery and/or strong quantitative and analytical skills, and proficiency in SAS preferred. To be considered for the position please submit a cover letter, CV, and research statement, along with the names of 3 academic references. The position will remain open until filled. The initial position is guaranteed for one year; funding is available for yearly appointments contingent upon satisfactory performance.
This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
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