Job
Postdoctoral Fellow in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Organization
NICHD, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Scientific focus area
Epidemiology, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Health Disparities
The Social and Behavioral Sciences Branch (SBSB) within NICHD’s Division of Population Health Research is inviting applications for postdoctoral fellows to join collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams and develop their own projects within the scope of ongoing research in the Branch.
About the position
SBSB research investigates novel social, behavioral, and environmental determinants of health in population-based observational and experimental studies.
Postdoctoral fellowships are available within the research groups led by Dr. Bobby Cheon, Dr. Stephen Gilman, and Dr. Tonja Nansel. Fellows will have access to rich, population-based datasets addressing health-related behaviors in children and families and the social determinants of child development and mental health, and will have the opportunity to participate in our Branch’s ongoing studies on:
- Mechanisms underlying socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic disparities in child development
- Health and health-related behaviors during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood
- Eating behaviors and diet during pregnancy, postpartum and early childhood
- Psychological, behavioral, and biological factors that shape eating behaviors and obesity risk in children and adolescents
- Role of psychological processes in disparities in health and health-relevant behaviors
- Mental health of parents and offspring In addition to conducting independent research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, fellows contribute to mentoring postbaccalaureate fellows, participate in career development activities, present their research at national scientific meetings, and develop new projects that become the basis for transition to independence K99/R00 awards.
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What you'll need to apply
Applications for appointments through September 30, 2027, should be submitted by January 2027, but will be accepted until positions are filled. Applicants should submit their CV, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of reference to Dr. Jing Yu at [email protected].
Contact name
Jing Yu
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Qualifications
Candidates with superior analytic, written, and oral communication skills; research interests aligned with areas currently under investigation in SBSB; and a strong commitment to promoting a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace are encouraged to apply.
Before starting their fellowship, postdoctoral fellows in SBSB must have completed the requirements for their doctoral degree in the social and behavioral sciences or closely related field (e.g., psychology, epidemiology, public health, medicine, nutrition, behavioral economics, behavioral neuroscience, sociology) and must have no more than 5 years of research experience since receipt of their doctoral degree.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to reach out to SBSB’s principal investigators to discuss fellowship opportunities.
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