Position overview Position title: Postdoc-Employee
Salary range: The UC Postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/april-2023-ase-gsr-postoc-salary-scales/t23.pdf . The current minimum salary range for this position is $60,000 to $71,952.
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: August 2023
Position duration: The initial appointment is for 2 years with the possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding.
Application Window
Open date: June 22, 2023
Next review date: Monday, Aug 21, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The School of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley, is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in global nutrition and food systems. The position will be housed in the Public Health Nutrition program in the division of Community Health Sciences, in the lab led by Dr. Isabel Madzorera, an Assistant Professor in Global Nutrition and Food Systems. The research focuses on using nutrition epidemiologic methods to assess diet quality as a key modifiable risk factor for health outcomes in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and to identify the role of food systems and other contributing factors to the triple burden of malnutrition in these contexts, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Independently lead analyses of existing datasets including dietary data and data from epidemiologic studies to examine priority research questions in the following areas of research:
Develop or validate metrics for diet quality for different population groups.
Explore the nexus of food systems, diet quality, and the triple burden of malnutrition and interventions to address this.
Evaluate links between food systems and food environments with pregnancy or birth outcomes and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Contribute to systematic reviews/metanalyses on these and other topics.
First-author and co-author abstracts, poster presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Contribute to the development of research grants and projects in the focus areas, including actively contributing to pilot studies.
Contribute to sponsor technical report writing as required and communicate with research partners.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) program.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) required by the appointment start date.
The candidate should have no more than three years of postdoctoral experience at the time of appointment.
Preferred qualifications
Ph.D. degree in nutrition, epidemiology, global health, or related public health field.
Evidence of quantitative, analytical, and writing skills.
Interest in global nutrition or food systems research or programs.
Research experience.
Expert knowledge of statistical analysis software SAS (preferred), Stata, or R.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, under supervision, and as part of a team.
Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills are required, as well as, strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with strong attention to detail and excellent time management. Meticulous and consistent follow-through on projects is required.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - 1 to 2 pages.
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines .
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03979
Help contact: kleviege@berkeley.edu
Campus Information
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Berkeley, California
To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03979
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