American Society For Nutrition

Tier II Canada Research Chair in Human Nutrition, Food, Nutrition & Health, Assistant or Associate Professor, the University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia is seeking applications or nominations for a Canada Research Chair, established by the Government of Canada to enable Canadian universities to foster world-class research excellence.  The University's Strategic Research Plan includes a Tier II Chair in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems in the area of Human Nutrition.

Candidates must be established scholars with demonstrated potential of becoming world leaders in their research area.  They should have a strong commitment toward interdisciplinary research, the ability to attract excellent graduate students, and have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching at both the graduate and the undergraduate level.  A PhD obtained within the last 10 years, postdoctoral or equivalent experience, and a strong background in human nutritional sciences are essential.  The appointment will be tenure-track at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with reduced teaching responsibilities.

The successful candidate will develop a research program that focuses on characterizing physiological, biochemical or genomic mechanisms for the effects of nutrition on human health.  The candidate's research program will be original, innovative, and of high quality. 

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a brief (1-2 page) five year research program plan, and a record of teaching effectiveness along with the names, addresses, e-mails, telephone and fax numbers of four references to Dr. Susan Barr, Chair of the Selection Committee, Food, Nutrition & Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z4 or by e-mail to susan.barr@ubc.ca (electronic submission is encouraged).  Enquiries by telephone (604-822-6766), fax (604-822-5143) or e-mail are welcome.  Details about the Faculty and its current research programs are available at www.landfood.ubc.ca, and information on the Canada Research Chair program is available at www.chairs.gc.ca.  Review of nominations will begin on February 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. 

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all persons to apply. The position is subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat.  Canada Research Chairs are open to individuals of any nationality; offers will be made in accordance with the Canada Research Chairs Program and best fit with the Department's core mandate and mission.

Department Head, Full Professor Position, Department of Food Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

The Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Head. We seek candidates with an outstanding research, teaching and outreach record who can provide energetic and creative leadership for the Department.  Excellent leadership, administrative and communication skills are essential for this position.  Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in Food Science or related field, and should have a record of academic and/or professional experience sufficient for appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure. The successful candidate should have a record of leadership with experience in an academic setting, proven success in generating funds for research, experience with creating, maintaining and growing industrial and alumni partnerships, a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity. The Department of Food Science has 12 faculty members and has achieved a national and international reputation for excellence.  We share a fundamental commitment to teach and attract a diverse student body.

Review of applications will begin April 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.  Earliest start date – September 1, 2008.  Send a letter including research, teaching and outreach interests and experience, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, selected samples of publications and the names, addresses and email contacts of three references to:
      Professor Lynne McLandsborough, Chair,
      Department Head Search Committee
      College of Natural Resources & the Environment
      101 Stockbridge Hall
      University of Massachusetts
      Amherst, MA 01003

The University is located in the Pioneer Valley, which provides a rich cultural and intellectual environment in a beautiful setting that includes several small cities and many rural communities.  We are a two hours drive to Boston and three hours to New York City.  The University provides an intellectual environment committed to providing academic excellence and diversity including mentoring programs for all faculty. The College and the Department are committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body and the curriculum. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

FACULTY POSITION, School of Health Related Programs Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersy

The Graduate Programs in Clinical Nutrition has an assistant/associate professor position available August 1, 2008.

Qualifications include expertise in clinical nutrition and outcomes research, interest in teaching on the web, and a commitment to the vision of the programs. Doctoral degree required; RD desirable. Primary responsibilities include teaching and mentoring student research in the web-based MS and Advanced Practice Doctorate programs in Clinical Nutrition and the PhD in Health Sciences Nutrition track, academic advisement, grantsmanship and service.

Submit letter of application and curriculum vitae to:
   Dr. Riva Touger-Decker, Professor and Chair
   Department of Nutritional Sciences
   UMDNJ-SHRP
   65 Bergen Street
   Newark, New Jersey 07107-3001
decker@umdnj.edu

Head, Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, University of Manitoba

Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Head, Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Human Ecology, effective July 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter, for a term of five (5) years. The incumbent will be appointed with tenure, depending on academic record, at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position Number: BW250- FA802.

The Department of Human Nutritional Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate programs in foods, nutrition and dietetics. The Head holds an administrative position, supervising 12 FTE academic staff, 2 support staff, as well as participating in the teaching, research and service activities of the Department and the Faculty. The Department has an active research program (last fiscal year = $1.1M in funding) and offers courses of study leading to baccalaureate (current enrolment = ~250), M.Sc. (current enrolment = 20) and interdepartmental Ph.D. degrees (current enrolment = 9).

Candidates must hold a PhD in nutritional sciences or a related field. Candidates must have a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, with demonstrated management and administrative abilities. Vision and leadership skills are also required to lead the department into a number of exciting new ventures with health and human services, faculties and organizations. This includes fostering collegiality within the Department; acting as a facilitator in addressing concerns of faculty, staff and students; and encouraging interdisciplinary activity. Preference will be given to candidates with qualifications and a background in nutritional or food sciences.

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Nominations or applications consisting of statement of interests related to the position, a current curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees should be forwarded in confidence to: Dr. Gustaaf Sevenhuysen, Dean, Faculty of Human Ecology, 209 Human Ecology Building, University of Manitoba or fax to (204)474-7592. E-mail applications are encouraged; please send to dupuis@cc.umanitoba.ca . The closing date for applications is Friday, February 29, 2008.

Faculty of Human Ecology website www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/human_ecology/home.shtml
City of Winnipeg website www.destinationwinnipeg.ca/

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba).

WEBB CHAIR in Nutrition Sciences, Schools of Health Professions and Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks applications and nominations to occupy a new endowed Webb Chair in the Department of Nutrition Sciences. The successful candidate should be internationally recognized as a leader with demonstrated success in research in an aspect of nutrition relevant to cancer. The content of research could encompass a broad range, e.g., obesity, body composition, metabolism, micronutrients, or other relevant areas, and its nature could range from basic to clinical, translational, behavioral, or population-based observational or intervention studies. The candidate will be expected to provide inspired leadership to develop and implement a growing research program and to contribute to programmatic excellence in the Department of Nutrition Sciences and the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center. The resources needed to accomplish this will be provided. The Department of Nutrition Sciences (www.uab.edu/nutrition) currently has more than 20 full-time faculty members and more than 90 staff, students, and postdoctoral fellows involved in basic, animal, physiologic, clinical, and community-based research, service, and teaching programs. The Department has a robust portfolio of extramural research funding and hosts 2 NIH-funded research centers. The Comprehensive Cancer Center (www.ccc.uab.edu) has approximately $100 million dollars in extramural research funding, 9 major research programs, 15 shared facilities, and 3 SPORES. UAB is a flourishing urban university and medical center with research funding exceeding $433 million. This is a tenured or tenure-earning position with salary and rank commensurate with the candidate's qualifications. Nominations and applications should include a full curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of at least three references, and should be submitted electronically to:
      Douglas C. Heimburger, M.D., Professor, Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1675 University Blvd., Webb 439, Birmingham, AL 35294-3360
Phone (205) 934-7058 dheimbur@uab.edu

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Nutritional Epidemiology and Behavioral Cancer Prevention, The Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii

The Cancer Research Center of Hawaii (CRCH) at the University of Hawaii invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship in Nutritional Epidemiology and Behavioral Cancer Prevention in a Multiethnic Population. Trainees will experience the interdisciplinary nature of cancer prevention as they progress through individually tailored educational and research experiences. Fields of research include genetic epidemiology, diet, physical activity, and hormones and cancer. Trainees are awarded a yearly stipend, medical insurance, and a research/educational allowance. Applicants must hold a prior doctoral degree in nutrition, behavioral sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related fields. Trainees are accepted for two years (conditional on performance). United States citizenship or permanent residency is required. Application materials can be downloaded from www.crch.org/postdoc. For further information, please contact Karin Koga, Program Coordinator, Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, University of Hawaii, 1236 Lauhala Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, (808) 441-7704 or email: kkoga@crch.hawaii.edu

Posted February 4, 2008

Research Scientist, Population Nutrition Research, MRC Human Nutrition Research, Cambridge, UK

Starting Salary in region of £24,993 - £27,097 per annum
(Depending on qualifications and skillset)

MRC Human Nutrition Research (HNR) is dedicated to advancing knowledge of the links between human nutrition and health by conducting laboratory and community-based research.  We currently have the following opportunity available to work with Dr. Alison Stephen, Head of Population Nutrition Research.

We wish to appoint a Nutrition Scientist with expertise in nutritional epidemiology and/ or dietary assessment and analysis. You will co-ordinate and manage a number of internal projects and external collaborations in the Population Nutrition Section, and will contribute to the development of new collaborative population based nutrition projects involving dietary assessment and/or dietary data analysis, in line with the strategic priorities of the section. 

The appointment is offered on an open-ended contract basis, with salary dependant on qualifications and experience.  This is supported by a flexible pay and reward policy and competitive terms of employment (30 days annual leave, optional membership of MRC's final salary pension scheme, free on site car parking.)

For an informal discussion please contact Alison Stephen, Head of Population Nutrition Research on (+44) 01223 426356 or e-mail: Alison.Stephen@mrc-hnr.cam.ac.uk
 
Applications for this role must now be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk quoting reference HNR08/812.  If you do not have internet access or experience technical difficulties please call (+44) 01793 301260.

Closing date for applications: 25 January 2008.

The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer.  ‘Leading science for better health'
Posted January 14, 2008

Senior Nutritionist, Population Nutrition Research
MRC Human Nutrition Research, Cambridge, UK
 
Starting salary in the region of £34,933 - £37,873 per annum
(Depending on qualification and skillset)

MRC Human Nutrition Research (HNR) is dedicated to advancing knowledge of the links between human nutrition and health by conducting laboratory and community-based research.

We wish to appoint an experienced nutritionist or nutritional epidemiologist within the Population Nutrition Research section. The post holder will coordinate some existing collaborations and initiate new research projects and collaborations with internal and external research teams in line with the strategic priorities of the section, and will have a major input into the section's future strategic and scientific direction. You will contribute scientifically to the work of other staff in HNR, will manage more junior staff and will have opportunities in the training of students involved in a wide range of projects.  Reporting to the Head of Population Nutrition Research, Dr Alison Stephen.

You should be educated to degree level and have research experience including direct involvement in nutritional epidemiology, with some experience in dietary assessment and nutrient databases.  The salary is supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, competitive terms of employment including 30 days annual leave, optional membership of MRC's pension scheme, excellent working conditions and free on site car parking.

For an informal discussion please contact Alison Stephen, Head of Population Nutrition Research on (+44) 01223 426356 or e-mail: Alison.Stephen@mrc-hnr.cam.ac.uk
 
Applications for this role must now be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk quoting reference HNR08/811.  If you do not have internet access or experience technical difficulties please call (+44) 01793 301260. For further information about the MRC visit www.mrc.ac.uk

Closing date: 31 January 2008

The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer. ‘Leading science for better health'

Posted January 14, 2008

Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Cincinnati

One full-time tenure-track faculty position is available in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Cincinnati (open until filled).  Requirements: doctorate in nutrition or closely related area; significant graduate course work in human nutrition; relevant professional experience; teaching experience; demonstrated research competency; RD status preferred. 

Responsibilities: teach undergraduate and graduate courses in basic nutrition, community nutrition and nutrition counseling, student advising, conduct research in collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams, participate in academic and professional service. 

Send letter of application, vitae, transcripts, and 3 current letters of recommendation to:  Shanil Juma, Ph.D., Chair of Search Committee, Department of Nutritional Sciences, P.O. Box 670394, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0394.

Posted January 14, 2008

Faculty in Nutrition, Department of Human Development & Family Studies
National Taiwan Normal University

Qualification: Ph. D. in Nutrition, preferred a record of clinical practices, teaching and research experiences.

Application Procedure:
Submit documents as follows: i. a current curriculum vita with publication list; ii. a copy of Ph. D. degree certificate; iii. copies of undergraduate & graduate transcripts; iv. the abstract of the Ph.D. dissertation and the published papers within 5 years; v. a list of capable teaching courses for undergraduate and graduate programs.

Applications should be addressed to: Rachel Lee , Department of Human Development & Family Studies, National Taiwan Normal University, 162, Sec. 1, Ho-ping E. Rd., 106 Taipei, Taiwan

TEL: 8862-23635052 ext. 16
FAX:8862-23639635

Application Deadline: March 15, 2008.

Posted January 14, 2008