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Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Stanford Prevention Research Center The Stanford Prevention Research Center, an interdisciplinary research program on the prevention of chronic disease, is seeking applicants for postdoctoral research fellowships for 2006-2007. 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 masters degree program in clinical research methods is possible. Applicants should have interests in preventive medicine, exercise, nutrition, social and cultural determinants of health, applied biostatistics or research methods, tobacco cessation and control, child and adolescent health promotion, successful aging, or 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 Dec. 15, 2005. Information and application procedures are on our Web site: , or write: Ms. Susan Ayres, SPRC, Stanford Medical School, Stanford, CA 94305-5705 <susan.ayres@stanford.edu.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
THE STEINHARDT SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION, FOOD STUDIES & PUBLIC HEALTH
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, TENURE-TRACK
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION

The Department invites applicants for a new tenure-track faculty position in Public Health Nutrition at the assistant or associate rank. We seek candidates with qualifications and experience that bridge programs in Community Public Health and in Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as complement programs in Food Management and Food Studies. We especially seek candidates with experience conducting nutrition and public health research in community or school settings.

Responsibilities: Develop and conduct community- or school-based nutrition and public health research studies; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition and public health; advise nutrition and public health students about courses, internships, and professional opportunities; and participate in service activities appropriate to a faculty member.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in public health, nutrition, or related discipline, with registered dietitian (RD) and/or masters degree in public health desirable. Have a strong record or potential for publication and research and external funding; experience in conducting community- or school-based nutrition and public health research studies; strong interest in teaching, advising and mentoring students.

To apply: Qualified candidates should send a cover letter discussing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and the names and telephone numbers of five references to: Dr. Beth Dixon, Search Committee Chair, Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health, New York University, 35 West 4th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10012-1172. Tel: (212) 998-5580. Fax: (212) 995-4194. Email: nutrition@nyu.edu (subject: faculty search). Review of applications begins November 28, 2005 and continues until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.

Please see our website for further information about our Department (www.nyu.edu/education/nutrition). NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.