Position Available

Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Stanford Prevention Research Center, Stanford University

Stanford, CA

(posted 9/03/2009)

The Stanford Prevention Research Center, an interdisciplinary research program on the prevention of chronic disease, is seeking applicants for postdoctoral research fellowships for 2010-2011. Fellows gain direct research experience in cardiovascular disease prevention, community and health psychology, behavioral medicine, intervention methods, clinical epidemiology, research design, and biostatistics. Concurrent enrollment in a master’s degree program in clinical research methods is possible. We particularly encourage applicants with interests in exercise, nutrition, the effects of the built environment on health, technology and behavior change, social and cultural determinants of health, child and adolescent health promotion, successful aging, and women’s health. Stanford University is committed to increasing representation of women and minorities in its fellowship programs and particularly encourages applications from such candidates. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for this fellowship.

Appointments are from 2 to 3 years.

Applications are due by December 1, 2009.

How to apply:

Information and applications procedures are on our website: http://prevention.stanford.edu, or email: Susan.Ayres@Stanford.edu.

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