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Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago
Postdoctoral Research Associate--Obesity Policy (Quantitative Analysis)
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Health Policy Center within the Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago has an *immediate opening for a postdoctoral research associate* to focus on quantitative analyses related to obesity policy issues. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.
The successful candidate will conduct quantitative research related to the impact of public policies on school and community level practices and child/adolescent behaviors as well as policy diffusion and event history analyses of the factors influencing policy development. The candidate will also work with senior staff to pursue external funding for research.
The successful candidate will have: a Ph.D. in political science, public policy, economics, sociology, epidemiology, biostatistics or a closely related field; significant knowledge and interest in analysis of obesity policy issues as demonstrated by research, publications, consulting and conference presentations; experience with, and sophisticated knowledge of, advanced statistical techniques for the social sciences including hierarchical linear modeling and/or structural equation modeling; and demonstrated ability to write effectively and give effective presentations.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter stating your relevant experience and interests, a detailed CV, a list of publications, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Jamie Chriqui (contact information provided below).
Due to the volume of applications, no phone calls please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dr. Jamie Chriqui
Health Policy Center
Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago
1747 W. Roosevelt Rd., M/C 275
Room 558, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: 312-996-6410 / Fax: 312-355-2801
Email: jchriqui@uic.edu
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University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's Center for Community Capital invites applications for a one-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's Center for Community Capital invites applications for a one-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship, with the option to renew for a second year. Our multi-disciplinary Center welcomes two types of candidates. Policy-oriented candidates should show promise of significant scholarship in the areas of real estate finance, home mortgage performance, housing policy, community development, and/or wealth accumulation in underserved neighborhoods. Methodologically-oriented candidates should demonstrate sophistication in the application of selection models, analysis of panel and categorical data, assessment of neighborhood effects, and/or use of multiple imputation and survey weights. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will work collaboratively with Center researchers, participate in related workshops and conferences, and produce papers for publication. Competitive salary and benefits provided. Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. prior to beginning the fellowship. Position available Summer 2009 and open until filled. Please email a cover letter and vita to communitycapital@unc.edu and write "Post-Doctoral Fellow" in the subject
line. More information about the Center is available here:
http://www.ccc.unc.edu.
Mary Woytowich
Center for Community Capital
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1700 MLK BLVD
Ste 129 CB 3452
Chapel HIll, NC 27599-3452
Phone: 919-843-2140 / Fax: 919-843-2080
Email: communitycapital@unc.edu
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Ramapo College offers the most prestigious award the "Presidential Scholarship" to qualified international students which is a $80,000 award to be used over four years *($20,000 per academic year) commencing in Fall 2010
* The criteria to be selected for this award are the following;
- SAT scores of at least 1230 in Critical Reading and Mathematics
- Meet the deadline of December 1, 2009
Many of your students will be eligible for this award which covers all their tuition and board for the 4 years of their undergraduate degree. Their out of pocket expenses should not exceed $2,500 per semester part of which could be earned if they work on campus.
Ramapo College of New Jersey was established in 1969 as a state-supported, co-educational, four-year College of liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies. Ramapo College offers bachelor's degrees in the arts, business, the humanities, the social sciences, and the sciences, as well as in professional studies programs such as nursing and social work. Three programs are offered leading to a master's degree: Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS), Master of Science in Educational Technology, and a Master's of Science in Nursing. Some of the most popular programs for international students at Ramapo College are; Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Physics, Education Technology, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Nursing, Psychology, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, International Business, Political
Science, Literature and Communication Arts.
The college also offers a physician assistant (B.S./M.S.) and physical therapy (B.S./M.S.) with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ; a B.S./graduate degree program in chemistry with Rutgers University; a B.S./Doctor of Chiropractic with New York Chiropractic College; a B.S./D.D.S. and a B.S./D.M.D. with the New York University College of Dentistry and UMDNJ Dental School; a B.S./Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) with SUNY State College of Optometry; and a B.S./Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) through UMDNJ Osteopathic Medicine -- School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM).
Please browse through our web site to find out more about the courses that we offer. http://www.ramapo.edu/academics
Rajesh Adhikari
Assistant Director for Int'l Students and Scholars
Roukema Center for International Education, ASB 123
Ramapo College
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
Phone: +001 (201) 684-7567 / Fax: +001 (201) 684-7989
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