Postdoctoral Fellow — Pediatric Obesity: Treatment & Policy

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a Post-Doctoral Fellow for the Healthy Lifestyles Center’s pediatric obesity research program. The role involves leadership in randomized trials across community, clinic, and school settings, with training in manuscript and grant writing under senior investigators.

The position offers mentorship, opportunities for clinical care, and participation in dissemination of study findings.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology or related field.
• Experience conducting behavioral weight management in pediatric populations.
• Experience with school-based research.
• Strong knowledge of pediatric obesity.
• Strong research and clinical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity.

Responsibilities

• Support HLC research trials focusing on pediatric obesity treatment and policy.
• Assist in intervention planning, implementation, and delivery; assessments; recruitment and retention.
• Data management, entry, and analysis; attend team meetings and supervision.
• Ensure strict adherence to protocols and human subjects protections.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, research coordinators, and data managers.
• Engage with community partners to meet trial needs and foster collaboration.
• Contribute to grant and manuscript writing; disseminate study findings.
• Opportunity to participate in clinical care at CHoR’s Healthy Lifestyles Clinic.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Written and verbal communication

Research skills

Clinical skills

Pediatric obesity knowledge

Behavioral weight management

Education

Doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology or related field

Tools

SPSS

REDCap

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a Post-Doctoral Fellow for the Healthy Lifestyles Center’s pediatric obesity research program. The role involves leadership in randomized trials across community, clinic, and school settings, with training in manuscript and grant writing under senior investigators.

The position offers mentorship, opportunities for clinical care, and participation in dissemination of study findings.