Behavioral Physical Activity Postdoctoral Fellow

Behavioral Physical Activity Postdoctoral Fellow

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

UNC Charlotte Postdoc Benefits Information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.

Please note that the proposed start date is during summer 2025 and is negotiable. This position will remain open until filled.

• Position Number: POST
  40
• Working Title:
  
  Behavioral Physical Activity Postdoctoral Fellow
• Division:
  Research
• Department:
  College of Health & Human Svc (Col)
• Work Unit:
  Appl Phys Hlth & Clin Sci
• Work Location:
  
  CHHS & Belk Gym
• Vacancy Open To:
  All Candidates
• Position Designation:
  Post Doc
• Employment Type:
  
  Temporary - Full-time
• Hours per week: 40
• Work Schedule:
  
  Typically, 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday, but occasional evenings and weekends
• Pay Rate: $52,000
• Minimum Experience/
  
  Education:
  
  Required Qualifications
  • Completed doctoral degree in Kinesiology, Behavioral Sciences, Health Promotion, Public Health or closely related areas with an interest working with urban communities by start date
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Analytic programming/coding skills for data management and statistical analyses
  • Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to work independently within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team
  • Attention to detail
• Departmental
  
  Preferred Experience , Skills, Training/
  
  Education:
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Human research experience in home and/or community environments
  • Knowledge of working with theories from health and social psychology
  • Qualitative and quantitative research methodology experience
  • Special consideration given to individuals with experience and publications in the areas of behavioral interventions, community-based research, racialized/minoritized communities, and/or yoga
• Duties and Responsibilities
  • Serving as a research trainee to further develop and refine research skills;
  • Engaging in the conceptualization, design, and implementation of research projects under the guidance of Dr. Barr-Anderson;
  • Analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative research data;
  • Aiding in the creation of research materials for the publication of technical reports, articles, and/or conference talks; and
  • Actively engaging in the grant‑writing process to secure additional funding.
• Proposed Hire Date: 07/16/2025
• Expected Length of Assignment: 1 year with possibility of renewal pending funding
• Posting Open Date: 04/18/2025
• Posting Close Date: (not disclosed; the position will remain open until filled)

• UNC Charlotte Postdoc Benefits Information: /benefits
• The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.
• The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Please note that the proposed start date is during summer 2025 and is negotiable. This position will remain open until filled.

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