ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

	Budget Title:	A Childhood Obesity Prevention Program Designed by Families for Families	Posting No: R09-42
	Descriptive Title:	Post doctoral Associate	Grade: E.89
	Department:	Health Policy, Management and Behavior	Reports to: Co-Principal Investigators
	Salary Range:	$40,000-$45,000	FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment is with the Research Foundation of SUNY, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that administers sponsored program activity for the University at Albany. Description of Duties: The School of Public Health at the University at Albany, NY seeks qualified applicants for a two-year full-time postdoctoral position to work on an NIH-funded project to develop, implement and evaluate a family-centered obesity prevention program using Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). The successful candidate will be jointly mentored by Dr. Kirsten Davison (family health, childhood obesity) and Dr. Janine Jurkowski (CBPR, health disparities). The successful candidate will work with the research team to design and implement the intervention, coordinate evaluation activities (including process and impact evaluations), supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate research assistants, and coordinate technical data collection activities (e.g., accelerometer-assessed physical activity). The candidate will also be responsible for data management and participate in data analysis. Opportunities for mentored manuscript preparation are available. Additional opportunities for teaching and graduate training in public health (e.g., a certificate in public health or health disparities) are also available for interested candidates. This position is available immediately. Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have received a doctoral degree in the last three years in public health, child and family development, psychology, exercise science or a related field and have strong written and data analytic skills. Preferred Qualifications: Previous research experience and/or training in obesity, child and family health, qualitative research methods, or community-based participatory research are preferred but not required.

Persons interested in the above position should submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a letter of application including a statement of research (1-2 pages) outlining experience with (or interest in) working with diverse populations, data analysis, and working as a member of a research team, and (3) contact information for three work-related references Kirsten Davison (see email and mailing address below):

Name:	Kirsten Davison
Title:	Associate Professor
Address:	Email: kdavison@albany.edu Mailing: University at Albany, One University Place Rm 183, Rensselaer NY 12144

Closing date for receipt of applications: until position is filled

The Research Foundation of SUNY, an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer, offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.