Postdoctoral Scholar for the Center of Childhood Obesity Research

Penn State University Talent Acquisition • University Park, PA • 4d ago

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Dr. Jennifer Savage Williams, Professor of Nutritional Sciences, and colleagues in the Center for Childhood Obesity Research (CCOR, http://hhd.psu.edu/ccor/) at Penn State are seeking a postdoctoral scholar to join ongoing projects in the areas of childhood obesity prevention, responsive parenting, child eating behavior, community nutrition, and low-income and rural populations.

CCOR is a college-wide research center created to catalyze innovative, interdisciplinary research and development of evidence-based interventions to prevent obesity in children. Our mission 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 center combines the research strengths of the College of Health & Human Development, including preventive interventions; attention to biology, behavior, and family relationships; medical and community partnerships; and real time ecological momentary assessment of health via data from sensors, accelerometers, and smartphone technology. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team at CCOR that currently consists of center director Dr. Savage Williams, 2 research faculty members, 2 graduate students, 5 full-time research staff, 3 nutrition educators, an administrative assistant, and a number of undergraduate research assistants. We work closely with a number of other units throughout Penn State including the departments of Nutritional Sciences (http://nutrition.hhd.psu.edu/), Biobehavioral Health (http://bbh.hhd.psu.edu/), Human Development and Family Studies (http://hhd.psu.edu/hdfs), and Kinesiology (http://hhd.psu.edu/kines), the Social Sciences Research Institute (http://ssri.psu.edu/), and the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (http://ctsi.psu.edu/), as well as with colleagues at Penn State College of Medicine, and government and community organizations throughout Pennsylvania.

The postdoctoral scholar will gain experience, knowledge and skills in developing and implementing obesity prevention interventions, performing advanced data analysis, preparing manuscripts and grant proposals, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. 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; study coordination; data collection, management and analysis; preparation of reports, presentations, and manuscripts; development of grant proposals; and supervision of graduate students and wage-payroll student employees. The postdoctoral scholar have the opportunity to be involved in a number of ongoing projects at CCOR.

The initial position is guaranteed for one year with the possibility of extension. The position provides salary and benefits based on those for NIH postdoctoral fellow. Candidates will have a PhD in nutrition, public health, human development and family studies, psychology, or a related field. We are especially interested in candidates with strong quantitative and analytical skills, with 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, but review will begin May 1, 2025.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

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