NIH/NICHD: Postdoctoral in Child/Adolescent Health Promotion, Prevention Research Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Postdoctoral position in Child and Adolescent Health Promotion

A postdoctoral position in child and adolescent health promotion is available at the Prevention Research Branch (PRB) in the Division of Epidemiology, Statistics and Prevention Research located in the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, which is part of National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This position is open to doctorates (Ph.D.s, Dr.P.H.s, or equivalent) in behavioral science (e.g., psychology, public health, behavioral epidemiology, health education, nutrition).

Scientists in the PRB do behavioral research, with an emphasis on the development and evaluation of prevention and intervention programs targeting youth and their families. Postdoctoral fellows collaborate with senior scientists on ongoing research on adolescent health behaviors.

We are particularly looking for interest and expertise in analyzing the health behaviors and attitudes of a nationally-representative sample of 11- through 15-year-old US adolescents with an over-sampling of minority youth (see www.hbsc.org). Strong analytic skills, particularly regarding the analyses of large datasets and dealing with a weighted sample (e.g., SUDAAN or the equivalent) are required. The successful
candidate will participate in analyses of the data gathered in 2006 and designing cross-sectional and longitudinal studies beginning in 2009.

Opportunities also exist for independent research. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional information about the Branch, go to http://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/despr/despr.htm .

To apply online go to
http://www.training.nih.gov/webforms/postdoctoral/application/adIndex.aspx,
or send CV and statement of research interests and training goals to:

Denise Haynie, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Prevention Research Branch
DESPR/NICHD/NIH/DHHS
Building 6100, Room 7B05,
6100 Executive Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20892-7510
E-mail: Denise_Haynie@nih.gov