Postdoctoral position available at NYU School of Medicine.

We have an immediate opening for a postdoctoral fellow with a Ph.D. in behavioral/health psychology, behavioral economics, nursing, or public health (or related) to join a research lab focused on improving the treatment and prevention of obesity in primary care at New York University School of Medicine. The candidate would be expected to help lead a multicenter trial of an intervention which uses technology-assisted health coaching to improve weight management counseling in primary care. Opportunities and dedicated time will be provided for the candidate to conduct his/her own research under the mentorship of Dr. Melanie Jay.  The Department of Population Health offers rich opportunities for collaboration and research training. . The study is entitled Testing the Efficacy of a Technology-Assisted Weight Management Intervention within Patient-Centered Medical Homes: The GEM (Goals for Eating and Moving) Study (1R01DK111928-01). We will conduct a cluster randomized controlled trial of healthcare teams at the Veterans Affairs and Montefiore Medical Center. The intervention utilizes a novel goal setting tool delivered via tablet computers, team based care, trained health coaches,  and primary care physicians to encourage goal-setting and weight management.  

Candidates must have a PhD and background in psychology, public health, behavioral economics, nursing, and/or nutrition and have experience in managing large research studies with human subjects. Experience at the Veteran’s Affairs and Spanish language proficiency would be useful for this role as well.

For reference, Dr. Melanie Jay’s Faculty Profile: http://www.med.nyu.edu/biosketch/jaym01#

The office is located at the Manhattan VA Hospital on East 23^rd street.

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, expected start date to Stella Lu at [log in to unmask].