University of Kansas Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital: Postdoctoral Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellowship – Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition

Posted:
December 8, 2025

Location:

University of Kansas Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital

The Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition (CHLN) seeks multiple postdoctoral fellows focused on obesity, physical activity, and/or nutrition research in children and/or adults. Candidates will be from Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Public Health, Psychology, or related fields.

We look for candidates who plan to pursue NIH funding (likely via an F or K application during their fellowship) and who aspire to future research faculty positions.

Applicants must have completed all doctoral degree requirements prior to starting the fellowship.

The fellowship is a fully research position lasting two years with a flexible start date in late 2026. Fellows will receive guidance from a primary mentor and a four‑member scholarship oversight committee comprised of faculty selected by the fellow. Hours toward licensure are available only after specific negotiation when relevant. Salary will follow current NIH guidance for postdoctoral fellows.

• Ann Davis, PhD, MPH, ABPP
• Jordan Carlson, PhD
• Helena Laroche, MD, FAAP, ABOM
• Robin Shook, PhD
• Brooke Sweeney, MD, FAAP, FACP, DABOM

• Cover letter indicating your interest, qualifications, specific research interests, selected primary mentor, and goals for the postdoctoral training years.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Names and titles of three professional references.

Submit materials to Ann Davis (adavis6) and copy Amy Donnelly (adonnelly). Applications are accepted until May 2026 or until positions are filled. Offers are anticipated by Spring 2026.

Email: adonnelly

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