JOBS: Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Southern California

Postdoctoral research fellowships in gerontology are available at the University of Southern California. These fellowships are provided by a grant from the National Institute on Aging. Trainees may be in the Departments of Sociology, Psychology, Neuroscience, Preventive Medicine, and Economics or in the School of Gerontology. We are specifically looking for postdocs with a background that will allow them to develop a significant research profile based on a multidisciplinary approach to aging. Our research focus is on physical and mental health changes with aging. All trainees take part in a regular seminar and course work that appropriately develops multidisciplinary research competence. Monthly stipends, health insurance, some tuition, and related expenses will be provided to qualified applicants. Postdoctoral trainees must have completed a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree.

Possible mentors for psychology postdocs include Margy Gatz, Bob Knight, Mara Mather, Jack McArdle, and Liz Zelinski. Please contact these faculty as soon as possible if you would like to meet with them during the APA meeting in Boston.

All candidates should forward a letter of interest, identification of a potential mentor, complete curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, GRE scores, representative papers or publications (if available), and at least three letters of recommendation to: Eileen M. Crimmins, Director of Training, Andrus Gerontology Center, University of Southern California, 3715 McClintock Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191. Address questions to lindah@usc.edu. More information can be found on our website: http://www.usc.edu/dept/gero/training/ Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

Appointments Will Need To Start No Later Than April 25, 2009 Application Deadline: December 31, 2008

Liz Zelinski, Ph.D. Rita and Edward Polusky Chair in Education and Aging Professor of Gerontology and Psychology Leonard Davis School of Gerontology University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 90089-0191

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