The Center for Health Behavior Research at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a talented and highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Center. The Center, directed by Dr. Karen Glanz, focuses on advancing the development, application, and testing of health behavior measurement and theories.  CHBR is also home to the CDC-funded UPenn Prevention Research Center (PRC), one of a national CDC-funded network of 20 centers (2024-2029).

The ideal candidate should be interested in the Center for Health Behavior Research’s work in the development, application, and testing of health behavior interventions, measurement and theories. The postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary research, conduct secondary data analyses, and work on new studies. Interested candidates should review our website to see whether their research interests align with the work of CHBR. 

The position is for two years (one year with renewal based on successful performance). Start date is negotiable.

Eligible candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have recently completed a research-oriented doctoral training program (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in behavioral, social, or public health sciences.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV with a list of publications, and names, titles and contact information for three references to Claudia Caponi (claudia.caponi@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) with subject line “CHBR postdoctoral fellow.”