Position Available

Postdoctoral Associate: Interdisciplinary Position

University at Albany

Albany, NY

(posted 10/9/2009)

The School of Public Health at the University at Albany, NY seeks qualified applicants for a two-year full-time postdoctoral position to work on an NIH-funded project to develop, implement and evaluate a family-centered obesity prevention program using Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The successful candidate will be jointly mentored by Dr. Kirsten Davison (family health, childhood obesity) and Dr. Janine Jurkowski (CBPR, health disparities). Key responsibilities will include working with the research team to design and implement the intervention, coordinating evaluation activities (including process and impact evaluations), supervising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate research assistants, and coordinating technical data collection activities (e.g., accelerometer-assessed physical activity).  The candidate will also be responsible for data management and participate in data analysis. Opportunities for mentored manuscript preparation are available. Additional opportunities for teaching and graduate training in public health (e.g., a certificate in public health or health disparities) are also available for interested candidates. This position is available immediately.

Candidates must have received a doctoral degree in the last three years in public health, child and family development, psychology, exercise science or a related field and have strong written and data analytic skills. Previous research experience and/or training in obesity, child and family health, or CBPR are preferred but not required.

Full Time

$40,000-$45,000 depending on candidate qualifications and experience.

How to Apply:

Please send CV, statement of research experience and interests (1-2 pages), and names and contact information for 3 work-related references to Kirsten Davison (kdavison@albany.edu). On the statement of research, applicants are encouraged to outline their experience in the following areas: (a) working with diverse populations (or their interest in this area), (b) analyzing data, and (c) working as a member of a research team.

Inquiries can be forwarded to Dr. Davison (kdavison@albany.edu) or Dr. Jurkowski (jjurkowski@albany.edu).

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