Saturday, May 9, 2009

Scholarship Update May09-1: U.S. Post-Doctoral

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INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH AND POLICY, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE—OBESITY POLICY (QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS)


Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

 

The Health Policy Center within the Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral research associate to focus on quantitative analyses related to obesity policy issues. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.

The successful candidate will conduct quantitative research related to the impact of public policies on school and community level practices and child/ adolescent behaviors as well as policy diffusion and event history analyses of the factors influencing policy development. The candidate will also work with senior staff to pursue external funding for research. 

The successful candidate will have: a Ph.D. in political science, public policy, economics, sociology, epidemiology, biostatistics or a closely related field; significant knowledge and interest in analysis of obesity policy issues as demonstrated by research, publications, consulting and conference presentations; experience with, and sophisticated knowledge of, advanced statistical techniques for the social sciences including hierarchical linear modeling and/or structural equation modeling; and demonstrated ability to write effectively and give effective presentations. 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter stating your relevant experience and interests, a detailed CV, a list of publications, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Jamie Chriqui (contact information provided below).

Due to the volume of applications, no phone calls please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Dr. Jamie Chriqui 
Health Policy Center
Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago
1747 W. Roosevelt Rd., M/C 275
Room 558
Chicago, IL 60608
United States
Email: jchriqui@uic.edu



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