Position Available

Postdoctoral Fellowship

Drexel University

(posted 12/07/07)

A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology at Drexel University, working with Dr Jennifer Nasser in the Nutrition and Food Division. The fellow will be expected to participate in the conduct of currently funded research in the area of obesity and eating behavior.

Candidates will receive instruction in clinical research design and execution, human food intake measurement, statistical analysis, grant writing, and the application of behavioral pharmacology techniques in human participants. The fellow will be expected to publish and to present findings at national and international research meetings.

Requirements: PhD or clinical doctorate and an interest in obesity and human eating behavior. Applications are encouraged from those with a PhD in Nutrition, Psychology, Pharmacology, or Neuroscience. Special consideration will be given to those with prior human research or clinical experience in the above subject areas. This is a two-year fellowship and stipend is commensurate with NIH standards based on education and experience.

Applicants should email or fax their CV (including a phone number contact) to Jennifer Nasser, PhD, RD, Dept. of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Drexel University at jan57@drexel.edu; 215-895-1273 (fax).

Drexel University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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