MINIMUM EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Required Qualifications

• Completed doctoral degree in Kinesiology, Behavioral Sciences, Health Promotion, Public Health or closely related areas with an interest working with urban communities by start date
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Analytic programming/coding skills for data management and statistical analyses
• Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to work independently within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team
• Attention to detail

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, TRAINING/EDUCATION:

Preferred Qualifications

• Human research experience in home and/or community environments
• Knowledge of working with theories from health and social psychology
• Qualitative and quantitative research methodology experience
• Special consideration given to individuals with experience and publications in the areas of behavioral interventions, community-based research, racialized/minoritized communities, and/or yoga

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities might include but are not limited to:

• serving as a research trainee to further develop and refine research skills;
• engaging in the conceptualization, design, and implementation of research projects under the guidance of Dr. Barr-Anderson;
• analyzing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative research data;
• aiding in the creation of research materials for the publication of technical reports, articles, and/or conference talks; and
• actively engaging in the grant writing process to secure additional funding.