Posted: 22-Aug-23

Location: Ames, Iowa

Salary: Open

Categories:

Internal Number: R12761

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Dr. Jacob D. Meyer, the Director of the Wellbeing and Exercise Laboratory at Iowa State University, invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research fellow to work on an NIH-funded research project on new behavioral approaches to treat depression with resistance exercise training (see here ). In particular, this person will be involved in supervising the conduct of the project, including conducting, analyzing, reporting, and other requirements for a randomized, controlled trial evaluating the effect of various doses of resistance exercise in changing cerebrovascular function and treating depression. The anticipated start date is around October 1st, 2023. This position is ideal for a candidate looking for a multi-year postdoctoral position. While the ideal candidate would be involved in the entirety of the 5-year project, this position begins term-limited with an initial 1-year contract with an option to extend through the 5 years of the R01-funded project.

This position will have substantial support from other members of the laboratory (research scientist, doctoral students). We are currently running a second NIH-funded R61 clinical trial in depression with its own, separate project team. There will be considerable opportunity to actively learn from the progress and pitfalls experienced by the other project team that is roughly 6 months ahead on clinical trial activities (see here for more details on the R61). While the primary responsibility would be oversight of the resistance training project, there is substantial opportunity (with encouragement and dedicated mentorship) for manuscript writing, and eventual grant writing to further both the lab and the candidate’s own research agendas. There are multiple datasets and projects that are ready for manuscript writing related to physical activity, sedentary behavior, and mental health including questionnaires, behavioral, and blood biomarker data.

Candidates should have maturity, self-sufficiency, and the ability to make informed decisions independently.

The main responsibilities of this position include:

• Managing project data collection, including research participant recruitment, screening, eligibility determination, disseminating research surveys, and communication with participants.
• Supervising and/or leading study visits.
• Managing and maintaining study-wide coordination (e.g., expenses- and budgeting-related activities).
• Attending and leading research team meetings and providing study progress reports.
• Managing the Data and Safety Monitoring Board progress and report creation.
• Supervising project coordinator, research assistants, and project staff.
• Assisting and leading results deliveries (e.g., conference abstract, manuscript).
• Manuscript submission and publication of project- and individually-led research articles.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Kinesiology, Psychology, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Human subjects research experience
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills (expertise in R or related software)
• Experience working with populations with mental health conditions
• Project management and staff coordination experience
• Past experience working on grant-funded projects
• Trained phlebotomist
• Demonstrated research publication, presentation, and other dissemination from grant-funded projects

Proposed Start Date:
October 15, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
October 14, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
August 21, 2023

Posting Close Date:
September 4, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R12761

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Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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