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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Behavior Change and Mobile Health at Boston University

Description: The Behavioral Science Research Division in the Department of Health Policy and Health Services Research at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, seeks a postdoctoral fellow with strong interest and competency in mobile health and health behavior change. The fellow will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary Center for Mobile and Electronic Health. The fellow will be expected to start an independent project, apply for grant funding, and author manuscripts from existing data sets. Priority content areas include smoking cessation, affect regulation, and pediatric oral health but other areas will also be considered. The fellow will also have the opportunity to be part of a recently funded NIH randomized controlled trial on text messaging and oral health. Statistical expertise and excellent writing skills are required. The fellow will receive mentorship in grant writing and publications and be afforded career development opportunities through Boston University. Applicants should possess a doctoral degree (or ABD) in psychology, epidemiology, or a related behavioral or social science, excellent communication and writing skills, as well as advanced training in research methodology and statistics. Expertise in biostatistics is a plus. Minority applicants are encouraged. Salary and benefits are competitive. The Boston University Medical Campus is comprised of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, the School of Medicine, and the School of Public Health, providing a strong collaborative interdisciplinary environment with a wealth of resources, including the NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) which provides an array of services, collaborative opportunities, pilot funding, and training. Robust collaborations with the surrounding community supports dissemination research. Boston University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Location: MA, Boston,

Duration: 12 Months

Stipend: $competitive

Specialty:: Behavioral science, health psychology, mHealth

Emphasis: Behavior change, eHealth/mHealth

APPIC Postdoctoral Member: Yes

Setting: Academic Health Center

Number of Openings: 1

Number of Supervisors: 1

Director Name: Dr. Belinda Borrelli, Professor

Director Phone: 617 414 1116

Director Email: belindab@bu.edu

Start Date
03/01/2017

Date Added
12/09/2016

Last Modified
12/09/2016

Available until filled or:
03/09/2017

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