Social Science/Public Health Research Associate

Position Opening
Social Science/Public Health Research Associate

Organization
Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
Department
Institute of Sport Science and Sport (ISS), Division of Physical Activity and Public Health (Prof. Dr. Alfred Rütten)
Description
The ISS is an international scientific center of competence for health and physical activity with a strong focus on aging.
Job Type
Full-time for 36 months

Qualifications: Applicants should have as a minimum a master/diploma degree in Public Health, Sociology, Political Science, Sport Science or a related field, a doctoral degree would be desirable. Applicants should preferably have a record of extramural funding or show evidence of ability to secure research funding and to publish research findings. Preferred qualifications include practical experience in a public health setting and familiarity with the topics of physical activity, public health, and health promotion. Excellent command of English is essential. German language skills are not required.

Job Description: The Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) is recruiting one Social Science/Public Health research associate to join the Institute of Sport Science and Sport (ISS). The ISS administers an expanding International Master Program in "Physical Activity and Health". Its faculty members are active in policy-oriented public health research. Research strengths of the ISS faculty include physical activity and aging, physical activity policies, and infrastructures related to physical activity. The Division of Physical Activity and Public Health is currently coordinating two large-scale international research projects in the areas of policy capacity building for physical activity and good practice in leisure-time related infrastructures for physical activity. Both projects are funded by the European Union. The ISS is embarking on a vital period of growth with plans to increase student enrollment and expand international research activities. The Division of Physical Activity and Public Health plans to put into operation a "Center for International Studies" in the near future.

The successful applicant will play an active role in enhancing the international research contacts of the Division of Physical Activity and Public Health, conducting and publishing social science/public health research, and obtaining external funding for international research projects. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to collaborate with ISS faculty and staff members who have considerable expertise in coordinating international research endeavors, utilizing a broad range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

Preferably, the position will start on or before 1 August 2010. Review of applications is in process. Annual compensation will be 45.000 to 50.000 EUR. Salary will be commensurate with age and marital status. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest with description of experience, research interests, and career goals in social/public health sciences, along with their curriculum vitae and contact information for two professional references. Please send materials c/o Katrin Käppner (katrin.kaeppner@sport.uni-erlangen.de).

The Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution which proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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