Post Doctoral Research Scholar
About The Position
The Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition is seeking multiple postdoctoral fellows broadly focused on obesity, physical activity, and/or nutrition research in children and/or adults. Applicants will be accepted from the fields of Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field. We are specifically seeking candidates who plan to pursue NIH funding, likely by submitting an F or K application during their fellowship, and who are interested in future research faculty positions. To help align the training with the fellow’s individualized career goals, fellows will receive guidance from a primary mentor and a 4-member scholarship oversight committee comprised of faculty selected by the fellow. The fellowships are fully research positions, with hours toward licensure only available after specific negotiation when relevant. Applicants must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree prior to beginning the fellowship. The positions are for two years and have a flexible start date in the latter part of 2026. Salary will follow current NIH guidance for postdoctoral fellows. The Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition ( www.chlnkc.org ) is a joint partnership between the University of Kansas Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital. Applicants must select a primary mentor in their application materials from the following list of primary mentors accepting applicants: Ann Davis, PhD, MPH, ABPP ; Jordan Carlson, PhD ; Helena Laroche, MD, FAAP, ABOM ; Robin Shook, PhD ; Brooke Sweeney, MD, FAAP, FACP, DABOM
Requirements
- Ph.D. or MD or related doctoral level degree in a relevant discipline and 1-2 years experience
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
