Updated: about 20 hours ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Position Information
General Information
| Position Number | POST40 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Behavioral Physical Activity Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Division | Research |
| Department | College of Health & Human Svc (Col) |
| Work Unit | Appl Phys Hlth & Clin Sci |
| Work Location | CHHS & Belk Gym |
| Vacancy Open To | All Candidates |
| Position Designation | Post Doc |
| Employment Type | Temporary - Full-time |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Work Schedule | Typically, 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, but occasional evenings and weekends |
| Pay Rate | $52,000 |
| Minimum Experience/Education | Required Qualifications • Completed doctoral degree in Kinesiology, Behavioral Sciences, Health Promotion, Public Health or closely related areas with an interest working with urban communities by start date • Excellent communication and writing skills • Analytic programming/coding skills for data management and statistical analyses • Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to work independently within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team • Attention to detail |
| Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: | Preferred Qualifications • Human research experience in home and/or community environments • Knowledge of working with theories from health and social psychology • Qualitative and quantitative research methodology experience • Special consideration given to individuals with experience and publications in the areas of behavioral interventions, community-based research, racialized/minoritized communities, and/or yoga |
| Duties and Responsibilities | Responsibilities might include but are not limited to: • serving as a research trainee to further develop and refine research skills; • engaging in the conceptualization, design, and implementation of research projects under the guidance of Dr. Barr-Anderson; • analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative research data; • aiding in the creation of research materials for the publication of technical reports, articles, and/or conference talks; and • actively engaging in the grant writing process to secure additional funding. |
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| Proposed Hire Date | 07/16/2025 |
| Contact Information | |
| Expected Length of Assignment | 1 year with possibility of renewal pending funding |
| Posting Open Date | 04/18/2025 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Special Notes to Applicants | UNC Charlotte Postdoc Benefits Information: https://gradlife.charlotte.edu/postdocs/benefits The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check. Please note that the proposed start date is during summer 2025 and is negotiable. This position will remain open until filled. |