Position Available
Post-Doctoral Research Position
Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory in the Department of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee,
Knoxville, TN
(posted 05/14/08)
Position: The Healthy Eating and Activity Laboratory in the Department of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (http://heal.utk.edu) invites applications to fill a post-doctoral research position.
This post-doctoral position will involve participation in the conduct of currently funded (NIH) research on the influence of a dietary prescription on long-term weight loss during a behavioral obesity treatment trial in adults. This collaborative research includes nutrition scientists and behavioral psychologists.
The fellow will receive training in conducting randomized controlled trials, delivering behavioral interventions, and human laboratory research in the broad areas of eating and obesity. The fellow will be expected to publish mentored scientific papers and present findings at national research meetings.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Nutrition, Public Health, Exercise Science, or Psychology and human research experience. Candidates must have excellent communication and writing skills, be self-motivated, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team. Experience and publications in one or more of the areas of obesity or dietary intake will result in special consideration. The position is for 2 years with the 2nd year based on mutual agreement.
The stipend is commensurate with NIH standards based on education and experience.
Interested applicants should submit, by June 30th, a cover letter of scientific interests, experiences, and career goals, a CV, and the names and telephone numbers, postal and e-mail addresses of 3 references to:
Contact:
Hollie Raynor, Ph.D., R.D.,
Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Psychology,
1215 W. Cumberland Ave., 229 Jessie Harris Building,
Knoxville, TN 37996-1920
Email: hraynor@utk.edu
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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