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The University of Arizona
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Category: Admin-Health and Medical Services
Posting Date: 06/16/2023
Application Deadline: Open until filled

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Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Public Health
Posting Number	req16139
Department	Health Promotion Sciences
Department Website Link
Location	UAHS - Tucson
Address	Drachman Hall, 1295 N. Drachman, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights	The UA Sleep and Stress Group at the University of Arizona, Department of Health Promotion Sciences announces a full-time postdoctoral position in the area of behavioral sleep medicine and workplace wellness. The postdoctoral researcher will join a newly-funded NIH project that evaluates (a) whether sleep health coaching improves sleep disturbances when implemented in a real-world, high demand work environment and (b) which factors are key in the adoption of sleep health intervention to inform the implementation and dissemination of sleep health workplace wellness programs nationally. This project is led by Patricia Haynes, PhD, CBSM, DBSM, at the University of Arizona and provides mentored training in implementation science, stakeholder engagement, and cognitive behavioral intervention for sleep disturbances. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .
Duties & Responsibilities	The training and supervision of research staff on interviewing skills. The training and supervision of sleep health coaches on a manualized, evidence-based behavioral sleep health intervention. Oversight of intervention fidelity. Qualitative coding and analysis, stakeholder analysis, modification of assessments and adaptations to the intervention to a public safety workplace setting. Assistance with data management, data analysis and interpretation, and the writing of both academic and professional manuscripts and presentations. The mentorship of trainees and engagement in interdisciplinary training opportunities. Additional duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD in public health, psychology, behavioral health, health education, or related field is required. The selected candidate must have a conferred PhD upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$53,760
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	7/3/2023
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Patricia Haynes, Associate Professor \| thaynes@arizona.edu
Open Date	6/15/2023
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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