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The Obesity Society (TOS) is dedicated to advancing the science, treatment, and prevention of obesity—and we’re always looking for passionate professionals who share that mission. By joining the TOS team, you become part of a dynamic community committed to scientific excellence, collaboration, and meaningful impact. Explore our career opportunities and discover how you can help shape the future of obesity research and care.

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Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Description

The Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine offer a comprehensive approach to weight management in children. Our initiatives and programs focus on prevention, advocacy, and medical and surgical management of childhood obesity, in addition to a strong research component. The Center is staffed with physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, behavioral psychologists, physical therapists, a social worker, and nursing and administrative staff. In addition to educational activities for medical students and residents, the Center supports a childhood obesity fellowship program.

Qualified candidates for this position will be BC/BE in General Pediatrics, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology, or other Pediatric specialists with a strong interest and/or prior experience in clinical care, teaching, research, advocacy, or project management related to ch

Location: Columbus, OH 43205
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Date Posted: June 24, 2026

DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Senior Director of Meetings and Education, the Coordinator, Meetings and Education supports the planning, development, and execution of TOS meetings, conferences, webinars, eLearning activities, and other accredited and non‑accredited educational programs.

Working closely with staff, volunteers, committee members, vendors, and external partners, the Coordinator manages administrative, logistical, and operational activities necessary to deliver high‑quality in‑person, virtual, and hybrid events. This role combines program coordination with hands‑on administrative execution, including data management, communications support, and on‑site logistics.

The Coordinator also supports evaluation, outcomes reporting, and compliance activities for TOS as an ACCME‑accredited provider and handles information essential to the Society’s educational and business processes. The ideal candidate is organized, service‑oriented, detail‑focused, technically capable, and able to thrive in a small, collaborative, primarily remote nonprofit environment.

LOCATION: Rockville, MD (hybrid)
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Date Posted: May 19, 2026

DESCRIPTION

Department of Food Science & Nutrition, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN seeks an Associate/Full Professor in Native American Nutrition and Food Systems. The appointment will typically consist of 50% research and 50% teaching, but  appointment percentages may vary depending on the qualifications and seniority of the appointee. This position will be a nine-month, tenure-track appointment involving research and teaching that supports the mission of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition.

LOCATION: ST. PAUL, MN
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Apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/. The Job Opening ID for this position is 373696.
 
Date Posted: May 15, 2026

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Description

LSU seeks a scientist of international prominence to serve as its next Senior Vice Chancellor & Executive Director (SVCED) of Pennington Biomedical Research Center. The SVCED of Pennington Biomedical Research Center serves as the campus’ chief administrative and strategic leader for one of the nation’s premier research institutions in nutrition, obesity, and metabolic health.

The SVCED oversees strategic planning, research operations, fiscal stewardship, philanthropy, and external partnerships, while fostering an environment that supports scientific excellence across basic, clinical, and population research programs. The role also champions initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Louisiana’s residents.

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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For interested candidates, please submit your resume/CV to [email protected].

Date Posted: May 11, 2026

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