Faculty position with research area in childhood obesity

Faculty with research area in childhood obesity, Open Rank, tenured or tenure-track in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science and the Merrill-Palmer Institute for Child and Family Development at Wayne State University. Seeking candidates with an externally-funded research program investigating childhood obesity, with an emphasis on prevention and intervention. Doctoral degree and background in nutrition, psychology, public health or other related fields. Review of applications will begin in December 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should apply on line at https://jobs.wayne.edu. The position number is 034723.

Letter, Statement of Research, C.V. , names and contact information of 4 references should be sent to:

Dr. Cathy Jen
Professor and Interim Chair
Department of Nutrition and Food Science
3009 Science Hall
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202

Phone: 313-577-2500
Fax: 313-577-8616

Website: http://www.clas.wayne.edu/NFS/ and http://www.mpsi.wayne.edu/