What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Physical Activity Postdoctoral Fellow position at UNC Charlotte?
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
$56,795
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.
Other Work/Responsibilities
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date
07/16/2025
Contact Information
Expected Length of Assignment
1 year
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.
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.
Salary : $56,795
