Job Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.

Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.

May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.

May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.

May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.

Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.

May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.

Performs other job-related duties as required.

EEO/AA

Additional Job Posting Information

Position Summary:
The Community Health Promotion Lab at the University of Houston is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on an NIH-funded randomized controlled trial (R01HD114793-01) focused on promoting health and well-being among families with toddlers. This fellowship offers hands-on training in clinical trial research, intervention management, implementation, analysis, and dissemination. The fellow will also have opportunities to develop strong writing and analysis skills under the primary mentorship of Dr. Tracey Ledoux and Community Health Promotion faculty at the University of Houston and the Children's Nutrition Research Center USDA/ARS and Baylor College of Medicine. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain expertise in health promotion research.

Duties:

• Oversee the management of a clinical trial, including staff coordination, participant recruitment, and data collection.
• In collaboration with the biostatistician and the data manager, analyze data and prepare results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Develop and submit a postdoctoral fellowship (F32) or career development award (K) to the NIH within the first 18 months.
• Ensure compliance with all university and governmental policies, regulations, and codes.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

To explore more about Dr. Ledoux's research: https://uh.edu/class/hhp/people/?id=39
Doctoral and No experience

Requires singular knowledge of a specialized advanced professional discipline or the highest level of general business knowledge, normally acquired through attainment of a directly job-related terminal degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. No experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Doctoral-level degree in public health, psychology, behavioral science, nutrition, physical activity promotion, or a related field.
• Highly motivated individual with a strong track record of scientific productivity, including first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proficiency in quantitative data analysis.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to conduct both independent research and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Preferred experience in 1) accelerometry and 2) family-based interventions and process evaluation.

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