Postdoctoral Research Scholar – HigherEdJobs

The Physical Activity and Women’s Health Laboratory at the University of Iowa invites applications for a postdoctoral research scholar
in the field of kinesiology and maternal/perinatal health. The individual selected for this NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship would
primarily work on a multi-site observational cohort study examining associations of sedentary behavior, physical activity, and sleep
patterns across pregnancy trimesters with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The fellow will also contribute to the laboratory through writing
manuscripts and grants, conducting data analyses, actively participating in collaborative research meetings and journal club sessions, and
attending departmental seminars. The fellow will also be expected to develop and test novel research ideas using data from an ongoing cohort
study. The primary mentor for this position is Dr. Kara Whitaker (https://clas.uiowa.edu/hhp/people/kara-m-whitaker), but the fellow will also collaborate with a larger team of
epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and obstetricians and gynecologists at the University of Iowa and University of Pittsburgh. The preferred
start date for this 2-3 year position is January, 2021.

The ideal candidate will be interested in an academic career conducting
epidemiological research related to sedentary behavior, physical activity, sleep, maternal and infant health outcomes, and/or cardiovascular
disease. The required qualifications include:

• PhD degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Epidemiology, or related
  field;
• Existing track record of peer-reviewed scientific journal publications;
• Experience with several statistical software
  programs (i.e., SAS, STATA, R);
• Experience with accelerometers (i.e., activPAL, ActiGraph, Actiwatch);
• Strong written and
  interpersonal communication skills;
• Able to work and learn independently and motivated to contribute to the wider research mission
  of the lab;
• Well-organized and able to coordinate and interact with a team of other graduate students, research assistants,
  undergraduates, and intra- and extramural collaborators;
• Highly motivated.

Applicants should submit their application to jobs@uiowa.edu requisition 3385. Application material includes a curriculum
vitae, a letter of interest describing research interests and experience, and contact information for at least two references.
Questions about the position can be directed to Kara Whitaker at kara-whitaker@uiowa.edu. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.