What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Physical Activity Postdoctoral Fellow position at University of North Carolina Charlotte?
Behavioral Physical Activity Postdoctoral Fellow
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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.
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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. |
| Other Work/Responsibilities | |
| Necessary Licenses or Certifications | |
| 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. |
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Salary : $52,000
