Post-doc position at Center for Health Behavior Research at University of Pennsylvania

The Center for Health Behavior Research at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a talented and highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Center. The Center, directed by Dr. Karen Glanz, focuses on advancing the development, application, and testing of health behavior measurement and theories.  CHBR is also home to the CDC-funded UPenn Prevention Research Center (PRC), one of a national CDC-funded network of 20 centers (funding begins 9-30-2024). The ideal candidate should be interested in the Center for Health Behavior Research’s work in the development, application, and testing of health behavior interventions, measurement and theories.

The postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary research, conduct secondary data analyses, and work on new studies.

The position is for two years (one year with renewal based on successful performance). Start date is negotiable.

Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have recently completed a research-oriented doctoral training program (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in behavioral, social, or public health sciences.


Interested candidates should send the following to Claudia Caponi
(claudia.caponi@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) with the subject line “CHBR postdoctoral fellow.”

  • A cover letter
  • CV with a list of publications
  • Names, titles and contact information for three references

 

ABOUT CHBR

Established in 2009, the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Health Behavior Research is an institution-wide collaborative effort, dedicated to conducting health behavior research, fostering advances in measurement of health behaviors, advancing the use of health behavior theory, and promoting collaboration among faculty, fellows and students. 

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Center for Heath Behavior Research
University of Pennsylvania
837 Blockley Hall
423 Guardian Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6021

Office Number: 215-573-4529
Fax Number: 215-573-5315