PhD Student
Description
The Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina is currently seeking PhD level applicants who are interested in pursuing a research‐focused doctoral degree on the topic of childhood obesity. Candidates with a focus on children, overweight or obesity, obesogenic behaviors that include diet, sleep, physical activity, screen time, or sedentary behavior, and their measurement are invited to apply. PhD students will be integrally involved in the studies conducted by the Arnold Childhood Obesity Initiative research group and the Research Center for Child Wellbeing. These include measurement, observational, and intervention studies that are funded by the National Institutes of Health and are designed to understand the etiology, prevention, and treatment of childhood obesity and its associated behaviors. Candidates will have the opportunity to be part of a vibrant team of faculty, staff, and students located within the Arnold School of Public Health. These positions are fully funded and include tuition and a stipend that is commensurate with the NIH rate.
Location: Columbia,
Job Type: Full-time
Contact
Contact: Sarah Burkart
Phone:
Email: sburkart@mailbox.sc.edu
Website: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/public_health/research/research_centers/acoi/index.php