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Type of Position:
Fellow

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:
CPH | Center for Study of Obesity

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Center for the Study of Obesity within the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health is seeking a post doctor fellow. The appointment will be for two years. The successful candidate will be integral to achieving the Center’s research mission by engaging in applied research related to obesity, nutrient/food consumption, and policy/program evaluation. The successful candidate will support the Center through:
(1) Development of research studies
(2) Data acquisition, management and analysis
(3) Facilitation of ongoing research studies
(4) Interacting with stakeholder groups including, but not restricted to, families of schoolchildren, school staff, government officials, non-profit entities, and community leaders
(5) Developing background on policies and programs that affect diet, exercise, nutritional security, and other pathways to improve weight outcomes or improve management of obesity and obesity-related conditions
(6) Delivery of manuscripts, reports, proposals, and presentations

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree providing the ability to contribute expertise in areas such as human nutrition, child development, health services research, behavioral economics and/or public health.

• Two years of research experience related to analysis of secondary data or evaluation of policies or interventions in areas of health, nutrition, and/or physical activity.  This experience can include dissertation research or other experience obtained during the doctoral training program.

Special knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Ability to work in community-engaged research. 

• The successful candidate should work well with the public and diverse cultures.

• The successful candidate must be conversant SAS or R for statistical modeling and have experience working with national health datasets or other large administrative or commercial datasets. 

• Familiarity with open-source data science platforms is a plus. 

• If not already possessed, the successful candidate will be expected to develop the capability to work in the R software environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience interacting with schools, health agencies, or community organizations.

• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Additional Information:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support Center research projects through activities such as:

• Developing and supporting applied research projects resulting in peer-reviewed publications and grant submissions.

• Presenting research findings to academic and stakeholder audiences. 

• Designing and implementing empirical strategies to address secondary and administrative datasets related to nutrition, health, and behavioral development.

• It is anticipated that much of this work will focus on the effects of child nutrition programs and other school-level policies.

Other duties as assigned

Salary Information:

Salary is determined by the NRSA stipend level, https://www.niaid.nih.gov/grants-contracts/salary-cap-stipends

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must upload a CV or resume to be considered for the position

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:
Standing

Frequent Physical Activity:
Feeling, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Sitting, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
Yes