Postdoctoral Research Associate in Childhood & Adolescent Obesity PH-283

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Description Dr. Alison Field, Professor of Epidemiology, and her team are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (100% FTE for at least 2 years) interested in investigating the causes and consequences of childhood and adolescent obesity. The postdoctoral fellow will work with a team of investigators from institutions across the Northeast on a NIH-funded project on phenotyping obesity using behavioral, psychological, familial, and genetic data. Responsibilities include a) helping with the recruitment of participants in an ongoing cohort study to provide a DNA sample; b) conducting epidemiologic and biostatistical analysis; c) drafting manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications; d) submitting and presenting abstracts at scientific meetings; and, e) overseeing data documentation. The commitment for the position is 2-3 years. Brown University is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including racial/ethnic and sexual/gender minorities. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. Qualifications: PhD, ScD, or DrPH in epidemiology or a related field in public health. The suc...