Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Obesity Research
The Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham announces the availability of post-doctoral fellowships funded through the NIH T32 grant (T32DK062710) awarded to Dr. David Allison by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The funds from this grant may be used only for US Citizens or permanent residents. In very rare cases we are able to identify additional funds for the exceptional applicant who is neither a US Citizen or permanent resident, but this is a rarity.
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Objective
The purpose of the Training Program is to offer fellowships that prepare post-doctoral scientists for scientific careers as independent investigators in obesity-related research.
Eligibility
- Individuals with a doctoral degree from any scientific field are eligible. Applicants must be either a U. S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- UAB is committed to providing educational, employment, and enrichment opportunities for members of underrepresented groups. Women, individuals from traditionally disadvantaged groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Support provided for trainees
- Stipends (typically for a two-three year period)
- Tuition and fees for all required courses
- Health insurance
- Books & supplies for educational purposes
- Travel to at least one national meeting in the trainee’s field of expertise to present their work
Some disciplines represented in training offered:
- Biostatistics
- Economics
- Epidemiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Genetics
- Medicine
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- Molecular Biology
- Nutrition
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Sociology
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Key program components
- Mentoring by program directors and major professors who have a strong track record in science and mentorship
- Coursework available
- Interdisciplinary research training
- Weekly Nutrition Seminar Series
- Hands-on intervention experience, as appropriate
- Clinical research opportunities for those interested
UAB Primary Mentors |
Affiliated Mentors |
Collaborating Mentors |
Olivia Affuso, PhD - Dept of Epidemiology |
April Carson, PhD |
Shannon Bailey, PhD |
Marcas M Bamman, PhD - Dept of Physiology and Biophysics |
Krista Casazza, PhD |
Ballinger, Scott, PhD |
Monica Baskin, PhD - Division of Preventive Medicine |
Paula Chandler-Laney, PhD |
Vera Bittner, MD |
Gareth Dutton, PhD - Division of Preventive Medicine |
Andrea Cherrington, MD, MPH |
John Chatham, DPhil |
José R Fernández, PhD - Dept of Nutrition Sciences |
Nefertiti Durant, MD |
Yuying Chen, PhD |
Kevin Fontaine, PhD - Dept of Health Behavior |
Gordon Fisher, PhD |
Karen Gamble, MD, PhD |
W. Timothy Garvey, MD - Dept of Nutrition Sciences |
Aaron Davis Fobian, PhD |
Robert W Hardy, PhD |
Barbara Gower, PhD - Dept of Nutrition Sciences |
Bertha A Hidalgo, PhD |
George Howard, DrPH |
James O. Hill, PhD - Dept of Nutrition Sciences |
Suzanne Judd, PhD |
Lisa Schwiebert, PhD |
Amjad Javed, PhD - Dept of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
Robert Kesterson, PhD |
Hemant Tiwari, PhD |
Julie Locher, PhD - Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care |
Prabhakara R. Nagareddy, PhD |
Trygve Tollefsbol, PhD |
Joseph Messina, PhD - Dept of Pathology |
Dorothy Pekmezi, PhD |
Stephen Watts, PhD |
Tim Nagy, PhD - Dept of Nutrition Sciences |
Courtney M. Peterson, PhD |
Roger C. White, PhD |
Lyse A. Norian, PhD - Dept of Nutrition Sciences |
Eric Paul Plaisance, PhD |
J. Michael Wyss, PhD |
James Rimmer, PhD - UAB/Lakeshore Foundation Collaborative |
Bisakha Sen, PhD |
Nengjun Yi, PhD |
Laura Rogers, MD - Dept of Nutrition Sciences |
James Shikany, PhD |
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Brad Yoder, PhD - Dept of Cell Biology |
Daniel Smith, PhD |
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Brooks C Wingo, PhD |
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Ceren Yarar-Fisher, PhD |
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Martin Young, DPhil |
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Additional Mentors available
NORC Postdoctoral T32 Obesity Program Frequently Asked Questions
For more information:
Write to us at:
Nutrition Obesity Research Center
1720 2nd Avenue South
Webb Building 501
Birmingham, AL 35294-3360 |
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Application Procedures Please send these materials to Dr. Wingo, Application Manager, bcwingo@uab.edu .
1. Send full CV
2. Brief letter describing research and training interests as an attachment to the email.
3. Application Form
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