Children's Mercy · 2 days ago
Post Doctoral Research Scholar
Children's Mercy is a leading pediatric hospital located in Kansas City, dedicated to improving the health of children through innovative research and compassionate care. They are seeking multiple postdoctoral fellows focused on obesity, physical activity, and nutrition research, who will receive guidance from mentors and be involved in NIH funding applications.
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Responsibilities
Work Days: M-F
Work Type: Full Time
Work Hours: 0800-1630
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or MD or related doctoral level degree in a relevant discipline
1-2 years experience
Applicants must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree prior to beginning the fellowship
Applicants will be accepted from the fields of Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Public Health, Psychology, or a related field
Candidates who plan to pursue NIH funding, likely by submitting an F or K application during their fellowship
Interest in future research faculty positions
Select a primary mentor in their application materials from the provided list of primary mentors
Company
Children's Mercy
We are pioneers in pediatric health care, dedicated to transforming the lives of children through exceptional care, groundbreaking research and innovative education.
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Funding
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Baldrick's Foundation
2023-11-21Grant
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