Postdoctoral Research Associate - Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition

About The Role

The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago seeks a full-time postdoctoral research associate for a study titled "Physical Activity Timing in Relation to Glycemic Control for Night Workers Versus Day Workers."

Supervision

This position is offered under the supervision of Dr. Paul Hibbing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Study coordination, including logistics (scheduling, purchasing, inventory, etc.)
• Recruitment, enrollment, data collection, and data management
• Optimizing the study protocol and internal procedures
• Overseeing compliance and regulatory documentation
• Making sure participants are monitored throughout the remotely-delivered, observational protocol
• Reporting on study progress at regular intervals
• Performing other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in kinesiology, health behavior/promotion, or related field
• Minimum of one year of relevant research experience

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits, which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.