2023-01-30

[#DIV28SUPER] UF POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE POSITION IN BEHAVIORAL ECONOMIC HEALTH RESEARCH

Postdoctoral associate position in behavioral economic health research 


The University of Florida Center for Behavioral Economic Health Research (CBEHR), based in the College of Health & Human Performance and Department of Health Education & Behavior, seeks a postdoctoral research associate to begin in 2023 (start date negotiable). The CBEHR is guided by the trans-discipline of behavioral economics and houses research, applications, and educational initiatives promoting beneficial health behavior change. Research areas include substance misuse; HIV, STI and sexual risk behaviors; physical inactivity; and unhealthy eating behaviors (CBEHR Faculty). The postdoctoral associate will gain skills and expertise to be an independent investigator through participation in research, manuscript preparation, grant development, seminars, and other Center activities.  


This time-limited 12-month, non-tenure track position has an initial 2-year appointment, conditional on satisfactory performance. Compensation is competitive with NIH postdoctoral fellowship stipend levels. Appointment continuation is contingent upon funding availability, center/department needs, and satisfactory performance. 

Job qualifications: Doctoral degree (or earning degree by start date) in psychology, public health, or a related social/behavioral science with demonstrated interest in a research career and a record of research productivity. Candidates with quantitative methods training and research experience in behavioral economics, substance misuse, other addictive and related risk behaviors (e.g., sexual risk behaviors) are preferred. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  

Apply at Careers at UF, job number 525376: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/525376/postdoctoral-research-associate. Submit a CV and cover letter describing your research experience and interests. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. An official transcript must be provided upon hire.   

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If a disability accommodation is needed to apply, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.  


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Meredith S. Berry, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Health Education and Behavior
Department of Psychology
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32611
Email: mberry@ufl.edu

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