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The Department of Health and Human Physiology (HHP) (http://clas.uiowa.edu/hhp/)
at The University of Iowa (http://www.uiowa.edu/)
invites applications for a full-time
postdoctoral research scholar position. The position will be
broadly focused on epidemiological research in health
behaviors, macro-environmental conditions and chronic
diseases, including obesity, cardiometablic conditions and
cancer. Specific research areas will be determined based on
the research interest of the candidate. This position will be
involved in conducting analyses using existing data from
multiple large cohort and cross-sectional studies, writing
manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, reports, and for
presentation to academic and community audiences. The
candidate will also gain experience in grantsmanship, as well
as research design, planning, and execution. Appointment is
for 2 years, with the second year contingent upon satisfactory
progress.
Dr Qian Xiao’s research focuses on understanding the health
effects of sleep, physical activity and dietary patterns. She
is also interested in studying the role of socioeconomic and
macro-environmental conditions in shaping health behaviors and
health outcomes, as well as elucidating the biological
mechanisms mediating the adverse health outcomes of sleep
deficiency and circadian dysfunction.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in public
health or related disciplines. Applicants with a doctoral
degree in another discipline may be considered if they possess
adequate skills to conduct population research. Preferred
skills and experiences include epidemiological/statistical
approaches, population cohort studies, secondary analyses,
clinical trials or omics.
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Qian Xiao
at
qian-xiao@uiowa.edu. To apply for this position, please
email the following documents to Dr Xiao: 1) a letter of
interest that describes research accomplishments and future
research plans, 2) full curriculum vitae, and 3) names and
contact information of 2-3 individuals who will provide
letters of recommendation if asked. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.
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