Title: Educational, Employment, Training and Funding Opportunities
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- The Stempel School of Public Health at Florida International University announces the implementation of a new Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health with a specialization in Community Nutrition. The degree is designed to prepare graduates to engage in research for public health practice and policy and for leadership positions in national, state and local public health and other health agencies. Community Nutrition focuses on prevention and treatment of chronic disease, primarily in medically under-served areas, through the use of nutritional science and nutritional interventions at the population level. There is financial support through Dean’s Assistantships for applicants with GRE scores of 1120.
For further information:
Dian Weddle, PhD, RD, FADA
Chair
Dietetics and Nutrition
Stempel School of Public Health
Florida International University
Miami FL 33199
(305) 348-2879
Dian.Weddle@fiu.edu
- Manager of Nutrition Research
The Produce for Better Health Foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, has a unique position for a Nutrition Research Manager. This person is responsible for the ongoing review of scientific information on the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and health. This person needs to translate and apply this research to support the marketing, communications, education and public policy work of the Foundation and provide leadership in establishing the Foundation's research agenda. This person is responsible for ensuring that all health-related messages are accurate and easily understood by consumers and health professionals. They must have experience with evidence-based literature review systems. They are responsible for overseeing all of the Foundation's research efforts and sharing this information with national partners. A PhD in nutrition or related science is preferred, but will consider candidates with MS and applicable
experience. Salary is negotiable, depending on experience.
Interested applicants should send a resume to: Barbara Berry, RD at <bberry@5aday.org>.
- Assistant Professor, Human Nutrition
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, Ill.
The successful candidate will teach courses in public health nutrition and other courses as necessary at undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as advise graduate students. The successful candidate will develop a strong, funded research program. The community nutrition graduate program complies with guidelines established by the Association of Graduate Programs in Public Health Nutrition. The successful candidate shall be the liaison between the University program and this association.
Requirements:
Earned doctorate in human nutrition or related field with competency in public health nutrition. Degree must be completed by date of appointment, and an RD or RD eligibility is preferred. The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate with faculty in related disciplines in Agricultural Sciences, Health Education, and Medicine. S/he must demonstrate potential to develop sustained research grant support, have the ability to interface with existing commodity based research and education programs, and publish in peer-reviewed journals. Individuals with research interests in the areas of obesity, diabetes or other public health issues are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues and public health agency personnel, as well as have potential for excellence in teaching.
Collaborative departmental research focus areas include, but are not limited to, obesity, diabetes, functional foods and food safety.
Application Instructions: Applicants must submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, research interests, teaching philosophy, and three reference letters to:
Dr. Sara Long
Search Chair
Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901-4317
Phone: (618) 453-7512 Fax: (618) 453-7517
E-Mail: <saralong@siu.edu>
Department Web page: <www.siu.edu/departments/coagr/animal/ans.html>
Application Deadline: Screening begins April 1, 2005 and continues until position is filled.
- Registered Dietitians as Public Health Nutrition Consultants (PHNCs) at the State of California WIC Program
Salary: $47,928 - $65,916
Are you interested in a job in which you can:
• Work for an innovative statewide public health program?
• Be creative with lots of ideas about how to improve WIC?
• Make a difference for women, infants and children in California?
• Work full-time or part-time?
• Take advantage of promotional opportunities?
The State of California, Department of Health Services, WIC Branch has Public Health Nutrition Consultant positions available in the following areas:
• Nutrition Education
• Training and Career Development
• Agency Nutrition Services
• Nutrition Support and Policy
• Program Support and Policy
PHNC II positions with the WIC Branch are located in Sacramento, an ethnically diverse community, which offers world-class cultural, educational and recreational opportunities, including nearby Lake Tahoe. The WIC Branch is located in North Sacramento and offers free parking. Come check out Sacramento!
Minimum qualifications for PHNC positions at the WIC Branch are as follows:
• Current employment with the Department of Health Services.
• Certificate of Registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• A Master's Degree in nutrition, dietetics, institutional management or public health nutrition.
• Professional experience in nutrition or dietetics.
To obtain an application packet, qualified individuals should contact:
Trisha Lawson
Training Coordinator
Human Resources Unit
WIC Supplemental Nutrition Branch
3901 Lennane Drive
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: 1-888-WIC-JOBS or (916) 928-8780
E-mail: <tlawson@dhs.ca.gov>
- Nutritionist/Dietitian
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AT DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE PROGRAM Nutritionist/dietitian position available immediately.
To participate in an NIH-sponsored clinical trial of diet and exercise in the treatment of mild hypertension.
Responsibilities include developing and implementing the DASH diet in an outpatient setting, providing individual and group dietary counseling, performing nutritional and dietary assessments, data entry and analysis, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, psychologists, exercise physiologists and nutritionists. Duke is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Contact
Dr. James Blumenthal
Send letter of interest, resume, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. James Blumenthal
Box 3119
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710
e-mail: <Blume003@mc.duke.edu>
telephone: (919) 684-3828; Fax: (919) 684-8629.
- Granville-Vance District Health Department
Oxford, N.C.
www.gvdhd.org
The primary duty is to supervise the District Womens, Infants and Childrens (WIC) program. The position supervises 10 employees, organizes work schedules, oversees budgetary expenditures, modifies policies and procedures, ensures program quality and provides nutrition counseling to clients.
Applicants should have a bachelors degree and three years experience plus ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration; or a masters degree and two years experience plus ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration; or an equivalent combination.
Contact
Cheryl Ford
Send signed State application with college transcripts and three work-related references to:
GVDHD
P.O. Box 367
Oxford, N.C. 27565
(919) 693-2141 [tel]
(919) 693-8517 [fax]
<cheryl.ford@ncmail.net>
- Public Health Institute
Research Associate IV
Sacramento, Calif.
The position is open until filled and is available immediately.
Nonprofit public health organization seeks full-time Research Associate IV (RA IV) for the Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section (CPNS) of the California Department of Health Services in Sacramento. The RA IV works as part of a research and evaluation team under the supervision of the Research Scientist II Unit Manager and general direction of the Section Chief. The RA IV is primarily responsible for organizing, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing analysis of one or more statewide surveillance surveys of adults, teens and/or children for the California 5 a Day and California Nutrition Network Campaigns, as well as planning and implementing formative research and project evaluation with targeted campaigns, interventions and populations. The RA IV provides expertise in nutrition and/or public health and takes a leadership role in conceptualizing study designs, developing protocol, selecting and refining study measures, overseeing quality control, and developing focus group materials and telephone key informant surveys. The RA IV is also involved in supporting and monitoring consultants; overseeing testing and revision of all evaluation instruments, protocol development, and training; writing data analysis plans, working with a statistician to complete analysis, providing oversight for developing and maintaining data tables; and documenting research findings, including preparing governmental reports, peer review journal articles and presentations to professional and lay audiences. The RA IV contributes to grant writing and preparation of funding reports.
Experience/Credentials Needed to Apply:
Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college with graduate level coursework in statistics and research methods. Master's level degree in nutrition, public health, epidemiology or related fields required with 1-2 years work experience. Registered Dietitian preferred. Candidate must be highly organized, possess excellent verbal, written and analytical skills and be a resourceful self-starter. Working knowledge of search engines and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential. Starting salary is $3,874 per month annually plus excellent benefits.
How to Apply: Please send resume, cover letter and technical writing sample that demonstrate your experience in planning and conducting nutrition-related public health research.
Public Health Institute
Attn: Sharon Sugerman
555 12th Street, 10th Floor
Department NT-136
Oakland, CA 94607
E-mail: <jobs@phi.org>
- Cooperative Extension Outreach/Research, Assistant/Associate Specialist. The University of Arizona
Tucson, Ariz.
Start Date: July 1, 2005
Job Description: The Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Arizona invites applications for a continuing-track position (12 months) available July 2005. Applicants must have a PhD in Nutrition, Food Science, Physical Activity, Public Health or related field. Experience and Registered Dietitian are required; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Applicants with community outreach experience, program development and evaluation are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to obtain extramural funding, direct community outreach Extension programs and research and contribute to instruction. Review of applications begins March 31, 2005 and continues until the position is filled. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA employer.
Experience/Credentials Needed to Apply: Applicants must have a PhD in Nutrition, Food Science, Physical Activity, Public Health or related field. Experience and Registered Dietitian are required; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
How to Apply: Complete an on-line faculty application at <http://www.hr.arizona.edu>.
Here's the shortcut to the posted job position ad: <www.uacareertrack.com>, Search postings, Job number 32090.
E-mail applications to: <jbreitlo@u.arizona.edu>. CV, statement of interests and future goals, and names of three references should be sent to: Dr. Scottie Misner at the above contact address.
- Two (2) Tenure-track Faculty Positions
Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Description
The Department of Dietetics and Nutrition of the College of Health Related Professions at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences invites applications for two currently available, PhD-level, assistant/associate professor positions in 1) community/public health nutrition and 2) pediatric nutrition. The department also offers a dietetic internship. The department is currently funded for 4.5 FTE faculty. Graduate student enrollment averages about 15-20 per year. The dietetic internship, also offered by the department, includes some graduate credit and enrolls 14 students per year; many internship students and graduates enter the master's program. The department is planning to develop a PhD program.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach graduate courses; conduct externally funded research in nutrition; advise and direct master's students' research projects; provide service to the university, community and profession.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD in nutrition or closely related field with emphasis in public health/community nutrition or pediatric nutrition; evidence of effective teaching ability in university or community-based programs; commitment to development or continuation of a successful research program. Demonstrated success in research and grantsmanship is desirable.
DESIRED QUALIFICATION: RD credential.
SALARY & RANK: competitive and dependent upon qualifications.
TO APPLY: Send a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references to:
Reza Hakkak, PhD
Chairman, Department of Dietetics and Nutrition
College of Health Related Professions
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 West Markham Street, # 627
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
<rhakkak@uams.edu>
Review of applications will begin March 4, 2005 and will continue until the positions are filled.
UAMS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
- OBESITY RESEARCH/NUTRIENT SIGNALING POSITIONS available at Penn State University, College Of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033
Post-doctoral and research faculty positions are available to study nutrient signaling to adipose tissue and the mTOR signaling pathway in fat. We use transgenic, genetic, molecular, biochemical and proteomic approaches to address key questions concerning leucine-nutrient signaling to adipose tissue. Several novel transgenic models are available including adipose tissue-specific conditional knock out of the first step in leucine metabolism and the mTOR gene. People with experience in cell signaling, mice and metabolism are preferred for these positions. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. Please contact Professor Christopher Lynch by e-mail for more information or send CV to <clynch@psu.edu>.
(URL:http://fred.hmc.psu.edu/ds/retrieve/fred/investigator/clynch)(Penn State site: http://www.hmc.psu.edu/)
- Faculty Positions in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
The University at Buffalo, State University of New York, invites applications for three faculty positions in the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Professions. One position is for a tenure-track Associate Professor; the second is for a tenure-track Assistant Professor; and the third is for a Research Assistant Professor. The preferred start date is Aug. 1, 2005. Screening of applicants will begin Feb. 7, 2005 and continue until the positions are filled. Candidates should have an earned doctorate in a discipline relevant to exercise and/or nutrition, which should complement the Department's current research strengths in applied physiology, biomechanics, and basic and clinical nutrition. Postdoctoral experience for the Assistant Professor positions is preferred. A record of outstanding achievement in research with publications in high quality journals is desired, commensurate with rank.
Successful candidates will be expected to develop an independent research program, seek external funding, and contribute to teaching and service. Candidates should submit 1) a letter of application, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a brief statement of future research plans, and 4) the names and contact information for three references to:
Ms. M. Lannen
Assistant to the Chair
Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Kimball Tower, Room 405
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14214-3079
E-mail: lannen@buffalo.edu
- Vice Chair, Faculty, and Post-doctoral Positions
University of Kansas Medical Center
Description
The Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (www.kumc.edu/prevmed) is a dynamic, multidisciplinary group of 24 faculty with funding in cancer prevention, preventive cardiology, obesity, nutrition, breast cancer, smoking cessation, substance abuse, and outcomes research. The department is embarking on an ambitious expansion and is recruiting tenure track or tenured faculty and post-doctoral fellows. The areas of recruitment are for a developing program in nutrition, obesity and physical activity and an established program in nicotine and tobacco dependence. One faculty and one postdoctoral position will focus on candidates with experience in neuroimaging, especially in nicotine addiction or obesity. Candidates should have a medical degree (MD) or a doctoral degree in epidemiology, statistics/biostatistics, nutrition, health education, social/behavioral sciences, health communications or psychology. Faculty will have varying (based on experience, interest, and funding) teaching and mentoring responsibilities with MPH and medical students. A new MS degree in clinical research begins this Fall 2004, and plans are underway to develop a doctoral program.
The department has a strong track record in assisting junior faculty engage in mentored research and obtain independent funding. Excellent collaborative research opportunities exist with the Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute, the Center for Physical Activity and Weight Management, the Center on Aging, the Hoglund Brain Imaging Center, and the Departments of Health Policy, Nutrition, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychology. The Medical Center is a full-service, tertiary care center, in Kansas City, a rapidly growing city of 1.5 million.
The primary responsibility of the faculty and post-doctoral fellows will be to assist in building active programs of research. An attractive recruitment package will be offered appropriate to the candidate's rank and experience. The university and department have a longstanding commitment to achieving diversity among faculty, staff, and students.
• Vice-Chair: Associate or Full Professor with a track record in extramurally funded research. The primary responsibility is to assist in building of active programs of research and department administration.
• Faculty (three positions): Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with ample protected time to build strong extramurally funded research programs.
• Postdoctoral Fellowships (two positions): Appointments for 2-3 years with flexible start dates, competitive salaries, excellent resources for career development, and liberal benefits. Fellowships tailored to individual's career goals including opportunities for grant writing, teaching, clinical work, MPH or MS. Clinical Research degree, and authorship on manuscripts. Mentoring is available from psychologists, physicians, epidemiologists, and statisticians.
Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately. Post-doctoral Fellows apply on-line only at http://jobs.kumc.edu Search for position #M0202267. Faculty applicants send a cover letter (please specify for which position) with summary of research interests and past work, CV, and three letters of references to:
Jasjit S. Ahluwalia, MD, MPH, MS
Attn: Le-Thu Erazmus, MSE
Sosland Family Chair and Professor
Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
University of Kansas Medical Center
Mail-Stop 1008
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
- Post-doctoral Position, Exercise/Aging/Energy Metabolism
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
Description
A postdoctoral position is immediately available to work on NIH funded research examining exercise and diet interventions in the treatment of insulin resistance in aging. Our laboratory utilizes a bench-to-bedside approach to tackle the complex problems arising from a sedentary lifestyle in today's modern world. This is an opportunity to develop skills and research training in human clinical studies at the whole body, cellular, and molecular level. The research environment at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the Schwartz Center for Metabolism and Nutrition at MetroHealth Medical Center offers outstanding potential for interdisciplinary collaboration and training. Qualifications Applicants must have a PhD, or equivalent degree, with a background in Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, or a related area of science. Expertise in Western blot analysis, immunoblotting, RT-PCR, Elisa and RIA procedures is desirable. Good writing skills are essential. Responsibilities Primary responsibilities will include management and implementation of the muscle component of the study specifically, examining the mechanisms of insulin resistance in skeletal muscle. Additional responsibilities will include subject recruitment, data analysis, and manuscript and grant writing. Opportunities to participate in all aspects of the research are also available including data collection using the euglycemic clamp procedure, stable isotopes, calorimetry, body composition, CT and NMR scanning, exercise and dietary interventions.
Application Information Send a letter of application, CV, transcripts and contact information of three professional references to:
John P. Kirwan, PhD
Schwartz Center for Metabolism and Nutrition
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
MetroHealth Medical Center
Rm G733B, Bell Greve Bldg
2500 MetroHealth Drive
Cleveland, OH 44109
- Associate or Full Professor Behavioral Scientist
Northwestern University Chicago, IL, USA
Salary: Negotiable
Candidate's Qualifications (who should apply):
Senior scholar (MD or PhD) with a strong research background as demonstrated by extramurally funded research, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and stature appropriate for the rank of Associate or Full Professor (with tenure or tenure eligible)
Position Description:
The Feinberg School of Medicine in downtown Chicago is recruiting an accomplished Behavioral Scientist for a full-time faculty position for appointment in the Department of Preventive Medicine with membership in the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. The successful candidate will be responsible for expanding and building a strong program of behavioral cancer research. In addition, he/she will provide leadership and mentoring for post-doctoral fellows interested in behavioral aspects of cancer prevention research for our recently funded NCI R25 Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Training Grant. Salary and start date are negotiable.
The Department of Preventive Medicine has undergone considerable expansion in biostatistics and epidemiology over the last five years and now contains 24 full-time faculty with funding in cancer epidemiology, cardiovascular epidemiology, HIV/AIDS, nutrition and biostatistics. We are home to an accredited MPH degree program, as well as four large NIH training grants. The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in the state of Illinois.
How to Apply:
Details on how to apply can be found at:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should send a cover letter describing their academic experience/interests and curriculum vitae to:
Susan M. Gapstur, PhD, MPH
Associate Director of Cancer Prevention and Control
Department of Preventive Medicine
Feinberg School of Medicine
680 N Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1102
Chicago, IL 60611
(312)908-0306
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