The Obesity Society (TOS) encourages its members and professionals in the obesity community to post job announcements.

Searching for the right candidate can be challenge. However, when you post a job announcement on the Society’s website, you can be confident that you are targeting an audience that is well respected; and has the knowledge, skills, education and expertise you need.

Job announcements can be placed on the Society’s website for 60 days. A short description (200 words or less) and a link to the job announcement is needed. Members of The Obesity Society can also have their job announcement in the bi-monthly e-newsletter for two months. A short description and link to the job posting is needed, as well as an image or logo (jpeg or png files preferred). The e-newsletter is published on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

TOS members can post job announcements on behalf of their lab or research group (i.e., post-doctoral fellows, research assistants, laboratory technicians, etc.) for free. Institutions and corporations will be charged a fee. Please email [email protected] for rates.

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Job Announcements

Mayo Clinic

Description:

The Clinical Health Psychology Fellowship offers both breadth and depth in health psychology training. Fellows choose a specialty area (“major rotation”) in which they focus the majority of their clinical and research work. The Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery major rotation includes evaluation and treatment of patients with medically-complicated obesity in a cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary obesity and bariatric surgery program. Services include assessment of patients pursuing minimally-invasive weight loss procedures and bariatric surgery, individual and group cognitive behavioral therapy for obesity, binge eating, weight loss maintenance, and post-bariatric surgery support. Participation in internally and externally funded research is possible. Fellows have 30% protected research time and funding for travel to present their work. Minor rotations are available in the areas of chronic pain, onco-psychology, primary care, and transgender health. Generous stipend and benefits, focus on training, diversity, and inclusion are hallmarks of this program, set in a world-class academic medical center. The deadline to apply is Dec. 15, 2023.

Location:

Rochester, MN

Apply Link:

https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/medical-psychology-fellowship-minnesota/

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Description:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Roadmap Scholar for mentored development towards independence in the Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science (LA CaTS) Center.

The Roadmap Scholars are required to develop a research program focused on health disparities in Louisiana targeted, but not limited to, obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic diseases, and their complications such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. The scholar will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment among faculty who are using clinical, basic, population, and translational approaches to find triggers and new treatments for chronic diseases. They will have priority access to the La CaTS Center Cores as well as the state-of-the-art clinical resources at Pennington Biomedical. It is anticipated that the scholar will have competed successfully for a National Institutes of Health Career Transition (K) award or its equivalent, permitting continued mentored career development when the two-year program is complete.

The program provides protected time to develop an independent research program and mentor-directed training; it also covers the cost of a 40-credit Master of Science in Clinical Research degree from Tulane University, a requirement of the program.

Location:

Baton Rouge, LA

Apply Link:

https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/job/LA-CaTS-Roadmap-Scholar-Assistant-Professor—Research_R00088730

Form Health

Description:

Form is a virtual obesity medicine clinic delivering multi-disciplinary evidence-based obesity treatment through telemedicine.

We are seeking an obesity medicine physician to provide longitudinal telehealth care for patients with obesity, and to collaborate with advanced practice professionals and registered dietitians towards exceptional team-based care. This is a full-time opportunity; work is remote, and schedules can be flexible.

We seek applicants who:

● Have an MD degree, are board certified and diplomates of the American Board of Obesity Medicine

● Are licensed to practice and prescribe legally in Illinois, California, and Texas, and/or other states, and will prioritize candidates with multiple licenses

● Have excellent interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions

● Are committed to the highest quality of medical care and an evidence-based approach to obesity management

● Have prior experience conducting telemedicine visits

● Have prior experience working collaboratively with advanced practice professionals and registered dietitians

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Location:

Remote

Apply Link:

Interested candidates should send a statement of interest and full curriculum vitae to Clinical Recruiter Stefan Marquis at [email protected]. You can also send your curriculum vitae to [email protected].

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Description:

Seeking a post-doctoral fellowship that blends clinical care and research training in the area of childhood obesity prevention and treatment in a great city?

We have openings for two clinical research fellows (Summer 2024 start; two-years). Balance time between mentored clinical research experiences, clinical rotations in aligned programs, and the development of a mentor-aligned, independent, research project supported by T32 funds.

Current faculty work focuses on: Pediatric Primary Care—prevention trial engaging mothers and their young children 0-24 months from marginalized populations; Community-Engaged Research—home-visiting prevention program utilizing community members in delivery focused on infants and maternal mental health; Public Health—increasing Women, Infants and Children (WIC) enrollment via collaboration and improving referral processes between WIC and primary care offices; Bariatric Surgery—testing novel intergenerational approaches for school-age children when a parent undergoes surgery; adolescent bariatric surgery outcomes in young adulthood; Food Access and Eating Behavior—understanding impacts of food insecurity on disordered eating and adolescent health.

Typical applicants are completing final requirements for a doctoral degree in clinical psychology at time of application; we will consider other degree pathways. Adult or pediatric-focused applicants are encouraged to apply. There is a strong commitment to train fellows of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Stipends will be at the current National Institutes of Health levels for each year of training.

To learn more about the T32 program and application process, please contact T32 PI/Program Director Meg H. Zeller, PhD, FTOS, by sending an email to [email protected]. Application deadline is Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.

Location:

Cincinnati, OH

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Description:

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is seeking a physician-scientist with experience in clinical obesity research for a program that will encompass interventions to prevent and treat obesity ranging from behavioral, pharmacological, device, and surgical interventions in adults, to community-based and multi-sectoral studies in populations experiencing health disparities. The position is in NIDDK’s extramural Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition. The Program Director will also work closely with NIDDK’s Office of Obesity Research. In addition to leading and managing a program of grants and cooperative agreements, the position includes senior advisory and collaborative activities such as planning workshops and initiatives and providing scientific expertise to multiple other programs in NIDDK and the National Institutes of Health.

This position requires an M.D. or equivalent degree with specialization in internal medicine or family medicine and subspecialty training in an area relevant to this program, such as endocrinology, obesity medicine, gastroenterology, or nutrition. The position requires training and experience in clinical research in obesity and nutrition in adults. U.S. citizenship is required.

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Apply Link:

For more information on the position, contact Susan Yanovski, MD or Stephen James, MD

University of Illinois Cancer Center

Description:

The University of Illinois Cancer Center invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) faculty position in the area of cancer prevention and control and with a commitment to eliminating cancer health disparities.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer including Disability/Vets.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.

For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

Location:

Chicago, IL

Apply Link:

See full ad and submit application online by March 8, 2024, at: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/?c=uic

St. Luke’s University Health Network

Description:

St. Luke’s University Health Network, the region’s largest, most established health system, a major teaching hospital, and one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals is seeking a full-time Obesity Medicine Specialist to join a busy multidisciplinary, MBSAQIP Comprehensive Center and Non-surgical Weight Management Program at our Phillipsburg, NJ Office. Candidates with previous Obesity Medicine experience is required. We currently have offices in Allentown and Stroudsburg, PA and in Phillipsburg, NJ, that include Medical Weight Management (non-surgical) and Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Weight Management.

This position represents an exciting opportunity for the right physician to work with our current obesity medicine specialists and multi-disciplinary team to champion the outreach and education efforts focused on the medical prevention and treatment of obesity. We currently have two employed obesity medicine specialists and a strong support team that consists of APs, registered dieticians, social workers, and registered nurses.

In joining St. Luke’s University Health Network you’ll enjoy:

  • Team-based care with well-educated, dedicated support staff
  • A culture in which innovation is highly valued
  • Work/life balance and flexibility
  • Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus, and relocation reimbursement
  • Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, and generous CME allowance
  • Generous loan forgiveness program – up to $100,000
  • Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should be Board Certified in Obesity Medicine. Candidates with Obesity Medicine fellowship are preferred. This candidate should have strong leadership and process development skills.

About St. Luke’s University Health Network

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 18,000 employees providing services at 14 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $3 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey.

Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, St. Luke’s established the Lehigh Valley’s first and only regional medical school campus. It also operates the nation’s longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 40 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 419 residents and fellows.

About Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley

Northeastern PA is a beautiful, four-season region with vineyards, Yuengling Brewery, micro-breweries, skiing, trails, fishing, and other outdoor recreation. Family-friendly, the region is known for its warm, welcoming people and sense of community.

Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways. Steeped in pre-Colonial, early American, and industrial history, Lehigh Valley is bursting with nationally-recognized events, exciting nightlife, adventurous outdoor activities, and modern and contemporary arts. The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation.

The Lehigh Valley is home to 11 colleges and universities that award more than 10,000 degrees annually and include prestigious private colleges, state universities, and two community colleges. Whatever your educational interests and needs, Lehigh Valley is a great place to learn.

Northeastern PA and the Lehigh Valley are a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

For more information please visit www.DiscoverNEPA.com and www.DiscoverLehighValley.com

Email Christine Figler at [email protected]

Christine Figler

Physician Recruiter

St. Luke’s University Health Network

Location:

Phillipsburg, NJ

MetroHealth

Description:

MetroHealth’s Weight Loss Surgery and Weight Management Center is seeking a full-time faculty Internist to assist in clinical management, assessment, and treatment of patients struggling with different stages of obesity. This position also requires teaching and mentoring resident physicians and medical students within the Weight Management Clinic. Candidates with less experience will be trained during the first year of appointment.

Requirements:

• MD or DO with an Ohio State Medical license

• Board Certification with the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Board of Family Medicine; board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Medicine preferred

• Commitment to obtaining board certification in obesity medicine within two years of hire; completed certification by the American Board of Obesity Medicine preferred

• Clinical experience treating patients for obesity preferred

• Spanish proficiency preferred

Location:

Cleveland, OH

Apply link:

To apply, please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the attention of:

Eileen L. Seeholzer, MD, MS
Center for Population Health and Equity Research and Policy

Case Western Reserve University at MetroHealth Medical Center

2500 MetroHealth Drive
Cleveland OH 44109-1998

Phone: (216) 778-7433

Fax: (216) 778-2367

email: [email protected]

University of California, Los Angeles

Description:

The Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, Fielding School of Public Health invites applications for an Open Rank Teaching Professor.

Applicants for this teaching-focused position should have applied experience working in one or more of these domains: public health equity scholarship, intervention and evaluation work, public health practice, and public health programs and/or policies that impact community and population health. Applicants must have a demonstrated history (or the demonstrated potential) of developing and/or evaluating interventions focused on health equity and community/population health. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in public health, social and behavioral sciences, or related disciplines (PhD, ScD, MD, DrPH or equivalent).

Applicants must submit the following documents no later than Dec. 15, 2023: Curriculum Vitae; Statement of Public Health Practice and/or Research; Statement of Teaching; Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and three references.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, visit https://apo.ucla.edu/policies-forms/the-call/lecturer-series#I

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Apply link:

https://apptrkr.com/4775357

Hartford Healthcare

Description:

Hartford HealthCare has new opportunities available for Weight Loss Nurse Practitioners (APRN) or Physician Assistants to provide outpatient care to patients.

Some highlights of this opportunity include:

• A well-established weight loss program with consistent volume and a supportive-lead physician who takes a hands-on engaged approach to training

• The opportunity to manage your own practice style, while having the support and resource of a comprehensive weight loss program

• No call!

• The Advanced Practice Provider will work in an office setting providing both initial and follow up consultations with medical weight loss patients, which includes prescribing, treating, and educating patients

• Patient care coordination with collaborating physicians and Patient Navigators, care plan documentation, assisting with bariatric seminars, work groups, participating in various hospital committees, and tracking of patient work ups

• Opportunities for career advancement both hospital-wide and system-wide

• Competitive compensation, matching 401k, tiered medical, and CME reimbursement

• We support your development and well-being through our Office of Advanced Practice – an internal organization committed to the growth and development of our Advanced Practitioners, and the groundbreaking Office of Provider Wellness

Location:

Glastonbury, CT and Norwich, CT

Apply link:

Email [email protected] to learn more about these opportunities!

Drexel University Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science

Description:

The Drexel University Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science (WELL) is currently recruiting several post-doctoral fellows in the areas of adult and adolescent obesity, eating disorders, and health-related behavior change for 2024.

The research post-doctoral fellowship positions are National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded and include work on NIH-funded clinical trials under Meghan Butryn, PhD; Evan Forman, PhD; Adrienne Juarascio, PhD; and/or Stephanie Manasse, PhD. They offer ample opportunities for, and training/mentoring in, manuscript writing, grant writing, the use of innovative technology and methodology, and leadership roles. The positions are flexible depending on the interests of the post-doctoral fellows, and considerable attention will be devoted to developing the fellow’s line of research, including the planning and execution of an independent project and the submission of independent grant proposals. Pilot study funding will be provided.

As a result of fellowship activities, training, and mentorship, fellows will be highly competitive for tenure-track and research faculty positions (including at the WELL Center), NIH Loan Repayment Program, and for NIH-training grants (e.g., F32s, K23s). Research fellows who wish to receive supervised clinical hours for psychology licensure are typically able to. The clinical post-doctoral fellowship position will provide mandated hours and supervision for state licensure purposes.

Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Apply link:

Details of both positions can be found here.

Texas Tech University

Description:

The Department of Nutritional Sciences (NS) at Texas Tech University is seeking two, energetic faculty members with demonstrated research excellence in the area of clinical nutrition to join a growing department with 19 full-time faculty positions.

The successful applicant will contribute to the university’s mission through teaching, research, and service by serving as a faculty member in our accredited graduate programs that include approximately 152 students in doctoral and master’s degrees and dietetic internship. NS faculty also have the opportunity to teach in the growing undergraduate programs of over 600 students across our majors, minors, and concentrations, which include an accredited didactic program in dietetics. Clinical faculty also provide clinical services and supervision with the university’s Nutrition and Metabolic Health Initiative. All NS faculty engage in service activities with the department, college, university, community, and the profession. Candidates who have very strong records of contributing to scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to contribute to bringing externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin Nov. 1, 2023.

Location:

Lubbock, Texas

Apply link:

Please apply online at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/ using requisition number 34521BR.

For more information, send an email to Nikhil Dhurandhar, PhD, FTOS, at [email protected]

University of Illinois at Chicago

Description:

The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor, from candidates with research programs in the field of nutrition. This is a nine-month appointment that will begin no later than Aug. 16, 2024.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Successfully compete for external funding

• Mentoring and teaching undergraduate and graduate students

• Contributing to the department’s curriculum

• Interdepartmental collaborations with kinesiology and nutrition, and interdepartmental collaborations with medicine and public health

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Established track record or will have demonstrated the potential for interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches in the field of human nutrition (clinical, community, policy, or basic research).

• Research should complement or expand departmental strengths in the areas of the treatment and prevention of obesity, and obesity-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and fatty liver disease.

• A PhD in human nutrition or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Registered Dietitian credential

For full consideration, please submit your application by Feb. 1, 2024.

Location:

Chicago, IL

Apply link:

https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7626?c=uic

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Description:

The Department of Nutrition in the Gillings School of Global Public Health and School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track position, commensurate with experience.

We are seeking applicants who will build an independent research program and participate in collaborative research that aligns with existing strengths in the department. We are especially interested in someone with expertise in nutritional epidemiology, particularly as it relates to areas of growing need, such as global nutrition; food and nutrition equity; food systems and policy; climate and the environment; novel approaches to the assessment of diet, nutritional status, and physical activity; biologic, behavioral, and/or social applications to precision nutrition; and data science. These are areas of research that are critical for the advancement of nutritional science and public health. Other responsibilities include teaching, research mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students, and participation in university and professional service.

Ideal candidates will have post-doctoral or faculty-level experience and a track record that supports the potential to establish a visible, impactful, and extramurally-funded research program. A PhD or equivalent in nutrition, epidemiology, or relevant discipline is required.

Department Contact:

HR Consultant LaSonya W. Hudson at [email protected]

Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Apply link:

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/270308

Baylor Scott & White Health

Description:

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a full-time academic Bariatrician Obesity Medicine Specialist to join the Division of Bariatric Surgery, within the Department of Surgery at our flagship hospital in Temple, Texas. This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package that offers work-life balance, a competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, and no state income tax.

The Opportunity:

• Pre- and post-operative, non-surgical support for medically supervised weight-loss patients

• Weight loss management for non-surgical patients

• Join a team of five surgeons; three advanced practice providers

• Privileges at our MBSAQIP Accredited facility in Temple, Texas

• Board Certified in internal medicine with extensive experience or fellowship training in obesity medicine. American Board of Obesity Medicine certification preferred.

• Academic affiliation to Baylor College of Medicine

• Large, general surgery residency program with resident coverage at all times

• Large, rapidly growing tertiary referral practice

• Our competitive benefits package includes the following*:

o Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

o 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

o 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution

o CME reimbursement and paid time off

o Excellent relocation assistance packages

*Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Location:

Temple, Texas

Apply link:

https://jobs.bswhealth.com

For more information, please send your curriculum vitae to: Senior Physician Recruiter Teresa Washington, SHRM-CP [email protected]

Baylor College of Medicine

Description:

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) seeks to recruit a pre-eminent leader for the role of Director, Children’s Nutrition Research Center, to build upon the legacy of this outstanding center in nutritional health. This individual should be recognized internationally for excellence as a leader in childhood nutrition and clinical research.

The next Director will be afforded the opportunity to recruit cutting-edge faculty, create synergies and engage in collaborative growth with other leaders locally and nationally, and will have adequate resources to grow nutritional health research.

The Houston USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) is located within the Texas Medical Center and is a leader in the promotion of nutritional health. The CNRC conducts basic and clinical research that represents the diverse scope of childhood nutrition. Studies carried out at the CNRC investigate molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases, human nutrition and metabolism, plant physiology, epidemiology, and community-based health.

The CNRC is operated by Baylor College of Medicine in cooperation with Texas Children’s Hospital and the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Faculty members working within the CNRC have academic appointments within the Department of Pediatrics or other relevant BCM departments.

Location:

Houston, Texas

Apply Link:

Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of accomplishments and relevant administrative experience, and a brief vision statement for the future of the center. Send all materials via email to Search Committee Chair Mark Herman, MD, at [email protected].

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Description:

University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) with its academic health center partner, Nebraska Medicine (NM), seeks an accomplished physician with an established portfolio of clinical or clinical-translational research focused on any aspect of diabetes or diabetes education research to become the newly endowed Dr. Timothy Wahl Presidential Chair in Diabetes Clinical Research.

This recruitment is in strategic alignment with UNMC’s development of a Board of Regents-designated Diabetes Center of Excellence. The Wahl Presidential Chair will play a central role in the establishment and ongoing impact of the Center.

This presidential endowed chair will be expected to help expand diabetes clinical and research programs and help forge and promote diabetes standards of care in the community and across the region, assist with the Diabetes OnTrack program, and collaborate with major diabetes centers across the country to study new approaches for diabetes care, education, and prevention. We are looking for candidates with a desire and experience to create a strategic vision on how to build research that will impact diabetes care, education, and outcomes into the future.

This is a full-time position that will be performed onsite in Nebraska. Salary commensurate with experience with a generous benefits package.

Location:

Omaha, NE

Apply link:

For more information or to apply, visit https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/20389-unmc-presidential-endowed-chair/

USDA ARS Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center

Description:

The Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center is seeking an enthusiastic, highly-qualified candidate for a permanent, full-time Supervisory Research Nutritionist/Physiologist/Chemist.

The selected candidate will implement, and report results of, research designed to elucidate the roles of individual whole foods or diets in preventing nutrition-related chronic diseases.

The selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

*Providing vision, leadership, and line authority over scientists and support personnel.

*Submitting at least two manuscripts per year for publication of experimental results in peer-reviewed journals.

*Presenting information at scientific meetings and at other research institutions.

*Planning, implementing, and reporting the results of research designed to elucidate the roles of individual whole foods or diets in preventing nutrition-related chronic diseases.

*Using clinical trials that include human-feeding studies.

*And more!

GS classification will be dependent on experience.

Salary and Benefits:

*$116,393 to $177,978 per year

*Schedule: 8-hour shift (Monday to Friday)

*Work Location: In Person

*Please see the USAJOBS posting https://www.usajobs.gov/job/761405300 for more information on benefits.

Location:

Grand Forks, ND

Apply link:

For more information or to apply, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/761405300. USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider.

Texas Tech University

Description:

The Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenured/tenure-track, Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor to begin Sept. 1, 2024.

Applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service. Duties include:

1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, face-to-face and online.

2. Mentor MS and PhD students and assist in recruitment of graduate students.

3. Develop and maintain a high impact scholarly research program in community nutrition, public health, or a related area, via publications and external funding.

4. Develop research collaboration both within and across disciplines in order to develop interdisciplinary research teams.

5. Engage in outreach activities and perform service to the department, college, university, and the profession including involvement and leadership in professional associations.

Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in community nutrition, public health, dietetics, or related disciplines. Demonstrated records of effective teaching at the college level, receiving extramural research grants and peer-reviewed publications, all commensurate with rank are also required. In addition, a demonstrated record of collaborative research projects in community nutrition or public health is also needed.

Location:

Lubbock, Texas

Apply link:

Complete an online application at: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/ Requisition #36423BR The deadline is March 20, 2024.

Questions about this position should be directed to Search Committee Chair Holli Booe at [email protected].

University of Delaware

Description:

The Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences (HBNS) in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware seeks an innovative and highly motivated candidate for a nine-month, Assistant Professor level, tenure-track faculty appointment in the Nutrition program, focusing on nutritional genomics/genetics, to join an award-winning faculty.

The candidate must have earned a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD or equivalent) and have post-doctoral and/or faculty experience in a relevant field such as nutrition science, nutritional biology, or nutritional genomics. The candidate is expected to establish an active program of research and examine the intersection of nutrition and genomics/genetics.

Primary responsibilities include leading a nationally visible, extramural-funded research program; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to macronutrient metabolism, micronutrient metabolism and nutritional genomics/genetics; supervising master’s and doctoral students; and contributing to service activities within and outside of the university. HBNS is interested in candidates who can teach or mentor a diverse student population. Faculty candidates are encouraged to describe their approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching, research, and service.

Location:
Newark, DE
Apply link:

https://www.click2apply.net/oXPNj7SdMgbLBfybwTllBg

The Drexel University Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science

Description:

The Drexel University Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center) is seeking applicants for several full-time research coordinator positions, with a start date of Summer 2024. Under the guidance of Evan Forman, PhD; Meghan Butryn, PhD; Adrienne Juarascio, PhD; and Erica LaFata, PhD, these positions involve coordinating National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical trials covering diverse topics such as mindfulness, AI-based behavioral coaching, gamified weight loss programs, and dietary guidelines for cancer prevention.

Responsibilities include overall study coordination, recruitment planning, assessment protocol implementation, participant screening, data management, and maintaining approvals with NIH and IRB. The roles also involve working with wearable sensors and offer exposure to intervention delivery. The WELL Center, an interdisciplinary clinical research center, fosters a stimulating environment with faculty, fellows, and students engaged in team science. Successful candidates will have opportunities for grant preparation, diagnostic assessment training, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Applicants should complete an official application and supplemental information form. Interviews will begin in February 2024. Drexel University, a research-focused institution, provides an outstanding environment for individuals aspiring to pursue graduate study in clinical psychology or related areas. Apply promptly, as applications are reviewed upon arrival.

Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Apply link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MiGXbL2KA1LdgM2ECfhyxB3IRbXoLZel/view?usp=sharing

Gundersen Health System

Description:

Gundersen Health System is seeking a Medical Bariatrician—Obesity Medicine to work in an established bariatric surgery and obesity medicine clinic in Onalaska, Wisconsin.

Highlights:

• MBSAQIP accredited program

• Management of the disease of obesity, including management of complex medical and psychosocial disorders

• Active participation in the ongoing management of patients who have had or are planning to have bariatric surgery

• Active participation in the management of care for patients who are pursuing non-surgical weight management

• Our multi-disciplinary team utilizes both surgical and non-surgical weight management methods

• Our Weight Management System and Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery team consists of:

o Bariatric surgeons

o Obesity Medicine Medical Director

o Bariatric surgery and obesity medicine APCs

o Multi-disciplinary team consisting of PhDs, RDs, RNs

• Active participation in Bariatric Committee meetings to facilitate a multi-disciplinary approach to care

Requirements for this position include completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education residency accredited in family medicine or internal medicine. The candidate must hold current certification in a respective specialty. Board certification by the American Board of Obesity Medicine is also required. If the candidate is not currently certified, they must be actively pursuing certification and have completed such within six months of the onset of employment.

Location:
Onalaska, WI
Apply link:

www.gundersenhealth.org/careers

Send your curriculum vitae to Kalah Haug at [email protected] or call (608) 775-1005 to learn more.

Cornell University

Description:

The Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) at Cornell University invites applications for two positions in human nutrition and health. Both positions are for nine-month, full-salaried, tenure-track faculty members. We seek experienced candidates with research excellence in human nutrition and health, with a track record of high impact research in the United States and/or internationally that is commensurate with rank.

Qualifications:

The candidate is expected to have:

• A doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, ScD, DrPH, MD/PhD) in nutrition, epidemiology, public health, medicine, or a related field.

• Demonstrated research excellence in DNS’ strategic focus areas including maternal and child nutrition, precision nutrition, obesity and chronic disease prevention, nutrition and infectious disease and biological systems and networks linked to nutrition-related phenotypes.

• Commensurate with rank, potential for or demonstrated research excellence supported by a record of publication in the field and a strong externally-funded research program.

Location:
Ithaca, NY
Apply link:

Applicants must apply through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26196 and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, a teaching statement, a mentoring statement, and a description of approaches to working in a diverse community (stand alone or embedded in other application materials).

Cornell University

Description:

The Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University is seeking a faculty member to join our team of talented, passionate professionals committed to the vision of preparing the next generation of leaders. The Division’s undergraduate program strives to provide rich classroom, research, and community-engaged learning opportunities for our students, including opportunities to develop in leadership and collaborative teamwork as part of their education.

We are inviting applications for one full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position, with teaching responsibilities beginning fall semester 2024. This non-tenure track teaching position is a 12-month position, appointed three to five years, and renewable. This is not a remote or online position.

This position is ideal for someone with significant higher education experience and an earned Ph.D. degree who is passionate about teaching and student development. The teaching responsibilities will be at the Cornell Ithaca campus and the teaching commitment is comparable to two classes per semester and one summer session course.

The deadline for early consideration is Jan. 15, 2024, and the position will remain open until it is filled.

Location:
Ithaca, NY
Apply link:

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26901

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital and Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine

Description:

TOS members Justin Ryder, PhD, and Thomas Inge, MD, PhD, are seeking a talented Post-Doctoral Research Associate to assist with several National Institutes of Health-funded projects. The Post-Doctoral Research Associate is assigned to the Division of Pediatric Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital and Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.

Research will be conducted in the growing Pediatric Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Research Program at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The Post-Doctoral Associate will assist with writing high impact publications from several NIH-funded projects and assist with protocol development and execution for new projects.

The ideal candidate will be interested in any of the following areas related to the study of the disease of obesity: 1.) energy expenditure regulation, 2.) appetite and satiety hormones, 3.) ‘omics’ – metabolomics, proteomics, genomics, 4.) anti-obesity medications, 5.) bariatric surgery. We offer a rich training environment for the right candidate to work on several high impact projects, which will yield publications and abstracts.

This position requires the ability to work independently and, if needed, to collaborate with other researcher and core laboratories. Inquires and questions can be made directly to Dr. Ryder at [email protected]

Location:
Chicago, IL
Apply link:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/postdoctoral-associate-pediatric-obesity-and-bariatric-surgery-research-program-at-ann-robert-h-lurie-children-s-hospital-of-chicago-3619311608/