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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Eating Disorders and Behavioral Health Research among Military Populations [Bethesda, MD]
Behavioral Research Division, Military Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (MiCOR) Program
The Metis Foundation, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
A Postdoctoral Fellowship position is available in the Behavioral Research division of the MiCOR program with The Metis Foundation at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland (start date flexible through early Fall 2025). Primary mentorship will be provided by Jason Lavender, PhD, FAED (MiCOR Director of Behavioral Research; Associate Professor), with secondary mentorship from Katherine Thompson, PhD (MiCOR Research Scientist; Assistant Professor).
The MiCOR program includes Behavioral and Biomedical Research divisions and is broadly focused on understanding and enhancing the health and well-being of military populations. Studies within the Behavioral Research division address behavioral, psychological, and socioemotional factors that contribute to eating disorders and mental health concerns, as well as associated cardiovascular health risks. All MiCOR studies are developed with military relevance in mind, and research populations include active-duty military personnel, retirees, and their dependents (including children and spouses), as well as civilians.
The successful applicant will take a leadership role for an ongoing national study of eating disorders and perceived barriers to diagnosis and treatment among active-duty Servicewomen, and will have additional opportunities for pursuing their specific research interests and contributing their knowledge in the development and implementation of other studies in MiCOR. The position will also involve various clinical research duties, including administration of semi-structured psychological interviews for behavioral and biomedical research studies, as well as assisting in supervising behavioral research coordinators. Fellows will have opportunities to propose and author peer-reviewed manuscripts and scientific conference presentations (including using existing datasets in the program), develop and implement their own independent research projects (with potential for program pilot funding), participate in educational and career development training, and workshops, and become involved in other ongoing research in the program.
For more information and to apply, visit this website. Candidates will be asked to submit: (a) a cover letter addressing your research and clinical (if applicable) experiences, as well as your interest in and fit for the position); (b) a CV; (c) reprints of 3 scientific publications; and (d) 3 reference letters. Questions about the position can be sent to jason.lavender.ctr@usuhs.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received, with a deadline of November 15, 2024 (start date negotiable, likely summer/fall 2025).