Behavioral Physical Activity Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Information

General Information Position Number POST40 Working Title Behavioral Physical Activity Postdoctoral Fellow Division Research Department College of Health & Human Svc (Col) Work Unit Appl Phys Hlth & Clin Sci Work Location CHHS & Belk Gym Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Post Doc Employment Type Temporary - Full-time Hours per week 40 Work Schedule Typically, 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, but occasional evenings and weekends Pay Rate $52,000 Minimum Experience/Education Required Qualifications
• Completed doctoral degree in Kinesiology, Behavioral Sciences, Health Promotion, Public Health or closely related areas with an interest working with urban communities by start date
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Analytic programming/coding skills for data management and statistical analyses
• Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to work independently within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team
• Attention to detail Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: Preferred Qualifications
• Human research experience in home and/or community environments
• Knowledge of working with theories from health and social psychology
• Qualitative and quantitative research methodology experience
• Special consideration given to individuals with experience and publications in the areas of behavioral interventions, community-based research, racialized/minoritized communities, and/or yoga Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities might include but are not limited to:• serving as a research trainee to further develop and refine research skills;• engaging in the conceptualization, design, and implementation of research projects under the guidance of Dr. Barr-Anderson;• analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative research data;• aiding in the creation of research materials for the publication of technical reports, articles, and/or conference talks; and• actively engaging in the grant writing process to secure additional funding. Other Work/Responsibilities Necessary Licenses or Certifications