Postdoctoral Fellow in Obesity Treatment

Requisition #: A-159090-4

Status: Full Time

Type: Fellowship

School: School of Nursing

Salary: $70,000

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21205

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/159090

General Description

The Johns Hopkins University school of Nursing is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow with a focus on obesity treatment research under the mentorship of Dr. Ariana Chao. The fellowship will provide training in clinical trials research and management including NIH and pharmaceutical trials, along with skills in critical thinking, manuscript preparation, and grant writing, which are vital for pursuing an independent research career. Specific expertise will be developed in clinical trial management, behavioral weight loss, cognitive behavioral therapy for binge-eating disorder, technology-based interventions, and anti-obesity medications. The Fellow will join an interdisciplinary team and receive ongoing training via hands-on experience on NIH and industry funded clinical trials. Data analysis and writing via access to existing datasets will be encouraged. Extensive mentored opportunities exist for publication and grant-writing.

The initial appointment is for one year, with reappointment for a second year provided satisfactory performance.

Qualifications

Requirements include a doctorate in nursing, clinical psychology, or related fields, experience working with people with obesity or disordered eating, good statistical skills, and good writing skills (publications). Application review will begin immediately, and applications will be considered until the position is filled, with a start date occurring in spring 2025. 

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant experience, a CV, two letters of recommendation and contact information for three references. 

Dr. Ariana Chao ([email protected]) at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing can answer any questions about the position. 

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

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Background Checks

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