Post-doctoral Position on Obesity, Chronic Disease and Child Health -n Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

*Position Description:*
A new post-doctoral research fellow position is available in the Center for Human Nutrition, Department of International Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University. The candidate may be involved in several ongoing research projects depend on his/her background and research interests including those related to obesity; health disparities; associations between social, behavioral, and environmental factors and risks for chronic disease such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. Some of the projects are funded by the NIH, some are US-based and some are international projects, and some are based on existing data, which provide good research, training and publication opportunities under the guidance of Dr. Youfa Wang. Ideal applicants should have a PhD in human nutrition, epidemiology, or other related areas with related research experience, strong data analysis and communication skills, and good publication record.

*Organization Description:*
http://www.jhsph.edu/school_at_a_glan ce/index

First institution of its kind worldwide Largest school of public health in the world Receives 20 percent of all federal research funds awarded to the 40 accredited U.S. schools of public health Consistently rated Number 1 by U.S. News & World Report Students: 2,030 from 84 nations Faculty: 530 full-time, 599 part-time Research: Ongoing in the U.S. and in more than 90 countries

*Closing Date:*
3/31/2010

*Contact Name:*
Youfa Wang, Prof

*Contact Location:*
Center for Human Nutrition
615 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore MD 21205

*Contact Phone:*
410 502 3102

*Contact Email:*
ywang@jhsph.edu

*How to Apply:*
Candidates should apply according to the JHU Admissions Office Guidelines (http://www.jhsph.edu/Admissions/index.html). Before submitting a formal application, the candidates are recommended to submit an inquiry, CV, statement of research interests, up to three sample publications, and names of three references via e-mail to: Dr. Youfa Wang, ywang@jhsph.edu .