Post Doctoral Fellow Job at University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS 66160
$47,476 - $80,000 a year
Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Weight Management
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KU Weight Management
Position Title:
Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Division for Physical Activity and Weight Management supports research, training and clinics for the prevention and treatment of obesity in children, adults and special populations. The Division has a vibrant research agenda funded by The National Institutes of Health and a large and growing clinical weight management program. Interests include all components of energy balance, behavior, metabolic syndrome, weight management delivery systems, technology, brain function, special populations (those with intellectual and physical disabilities), rural populations, medical co-morbidities (e.g., liver, diabetes) and others.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications
Education: Earned doctorate (conferred) in any specialization appropriate for the study of energy balance and obesity such as exercise physiology, exercise behavior, psychology, nutrition, public health, epidemiology, diseases related to obesity and sedentary behavior, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
Experience with energy balance and weight management techniques and measures, behavioral strategies/theories, nutrition and physical activity, obesity management with clinic patients.
Experience in funded research projects and clinical trials, peer reviewed publications and presentations.
Job Duties Outlined:
Coordinate NIH-funded research on physical activity and energy balance.
Publish articles and submit grant proposals as appropriate.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary research groups on various NIH-funded studies examining approaches to weight loss and maintenance.
Participate in an ongoing weight management research program for children and adults.
Supervise laboratory testing such as exercise tolerance testing, body composition by DEXA, energy expenditure of routine exercise, measurement of energy intake.
Serve as a weight management health educator.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of 3 professional references including email and phone
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$47,476.00 - $80,000.00
Minimum
$47,476.00
Midpoint
$66,000.00
Maximum
$80,000.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Post-Doctoral-Fellow_JR005455 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005455.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
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SOM KC Internal Medicine - Weight Management
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KU Weight Management
Position Title:
Post Doctoral Fellow
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Division for Physical Activity and Weight Management supports research, training and clinics for the prevention and treatment of obesity in children, adults and special populations. The Division has a vibrant research agenda funded by The National Institutes of Health and a large and growing clinical weight management program. Interests include all components of energy balance, behavior, metabolic syndrome, weight management delivery systems, technology, brain function, special populations (those with intellectual and physical disabilities), rural populations, medical co-morbidities (e.g., liver, diabetes) and others.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications
Education: Earned doctorate (conferred) in any specialization appropriate for the study of energy balance and obesity such as exercise physiology, exercise behavior, psychology, nutrition, public health, epidemiology, diseases related to obesity and sedentary behavior, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Work Experience:
Experience with energy balance and weight management techniques and measures, behavioral strategies/theories, nutrition and physical activity, obesity management with clinic patients.
Experience in funded research projects and clinical trials, peer reviewed publications and presentations.
Job Duties Outlined:
Coordinate NIH-funded research on physical activity and energy balance.
Publish articles and submit grant proposals as appropriate.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary research groups on various NIH-funded studies examining approaches to weight loss and maintenance.
Participate in an ongoing weight management research program for children and adults.
Supervise laboratory testing such as exercise tolerance testing, body composition by DEXA, energy expenditure of routine exercise, measurement of energy intake.
Serve as a weight management health educator.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
List of 3 professional references including email and phone
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$47,476.00 - $80,000.00
Minimum
$47,476.00
Midpoint
$66,000.00
Maximum
$80,000.00
Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Post-Doctoral-Fellow_JR005455 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005455.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .
Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination
jeid-f7f5b1e267119e47b801f09101e36eba
Please Note :
apexdining.ca is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, apexdining.ca provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.