JOBS: Post Doc Positions at Texas A&M

Five Postdoctoral Fellowships beginning SUMMER/FALL 2008 Texas A&M College of Medicine/Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health/Scott & White Scott & White and Texas A&M Health Science Center seek applications for its 2008/2009 class of postdoctoral fellows. Fellows will work within one of four research programs focused on the scientific study of factors that influence health and wellness throughout the life-span using multi-layered, system-wide interventions and multidimensional outcome measures. Fellows will be mentored by leading translational scientists in the fields of gerontology, behavioral and social sciences, pharmacoeconomics and women’s health. Research topics will include healthy aging, caregiving, long term care, chronic disease management, obesity prevention, community-based health & wellness, health economics and outcomes and translation of evidence-based programs and practices. The fellowship program provides multidisciplinary training and research opportunities in clinical and academic settings. Examples of available training experiences include: * Mentoring to develop independent research projects that contribute to the goals of the Institute, * Required participation in group sessions designed to lead to the submission of a research grant application * Manuscript development, * Access to a large clinic population for health services research and for clinical and translational research, * Quality improvement activities within a large regional health plan * Conduct of community-based participatory research, and * Opportunities to teach within the Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health and College of Medicine. Successful applicants will have completed a PhD or similar graduate degree by Fall 2008 in behavioral and social sciences, public health, nursing, social work, or a related field. A two-year commitment is required. Salary begins at $40,000 and is determined by experience. Health insurance and travel funds are provided. Deadline for applications will be March 31, 2008. Please include the following items with your application: Current CV 3-5 page personal statement, to include: personal background, research interests, special skills, and areas of desired development Writing sample List of up to 3 References For additional information regarding these positions, please contact: Alan B. Stevens, PhD, Director, S&W Program on Aging and Care, c/o Jason Culp, Recruiter, Scott & White Clinic, 2401 S. 31st, Temple, TX 76508. (800) 725-3627 jculp@swmail.sw.org Scott & White is an equal opportunity employer. A formal application must be completed to be considered for these positions. For more information on Scott & White, please visit our web site at: www.sw.org