0.1 About the role

ISBNPA is seeking a highly organized and proactive Assistant to support the Executive Director in the day-to-day management of society operations, communications, membership support, and annual meeting activities. This role also includes support for ISBNPA’s website, social media, newsletters, and selected journal-related activities.

The position is well suited to a PhD student or PhD holder in exercise and health, sport science, or a related field who has strong administrative, communication, and digital content skills, and who is comfortable working in an international scientific environment.

0.2 Eligibility requirements

Applicants must have:

• PhD student status or a completed PhD in exercise and health, sport science, or a closely related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

0.3 Preferred qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Experience managing social media content related to behavioral nutrition, physical activity, or health science.
• Experience providing editorial or secretariat support for scientific journals.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Experience working with academic, scientific, or professional societies.

0.4 Key responsibilities

Executive support and office operations

• Support the Executive Director in the daily management of ISBNPA activities and administrative operations.
• Route mail, invitations, referrals, requests, and other correspondence to the Executive Director within two to five working days; urgent items should be handled on the same day or within one working day.
• Provide administrative support for Executive Committee conference calls.
• Maintain, in consultation with the Executive Director, a database of current and former ISBNPA members. This database and its contents remain the property of ISBNPA.
• Attend meetings as requested by the Executive Director or Executive Committee. Travel and related expenses will be covered by ISBNPA when applicable.
• Collaborate with the Secretary and Executive Director to record minutes of ISBNPA Board conference calls.
• Assist the Executive Director, President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Committee with additional administrative tasks as needed.

Membership and special interest group support

• Respond to membership-related enquiries by email or phone within two to four working days.
• Support the Membership Committee Chair in preparing analyses of membership trends, needs, and desired services.
• Assist ISBNPA Special Interest Groups with funding requests.
• Support Special Interest Groups with requests related to their activities, social media, newsletters, and webinars.

Website, social media, and communications

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the ISBNPA website and social media channels to ensure regular weekly activity.
• Prepare 4 to 6 ISBNPA newsletters per year in coordination with the Executive Director.

Annual meeting and journal support

• Provide administrative and organizational support to the Executive Director and the Annual Meeting Committee in coordination with the ISBNPA Executive Committee.
• Support the Editors and secretariat of the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical ActivityIJBNPA
• Assist in the development of a new ISBNPA publication outlet.

CIDEFES-related support

• Provide support for CIDEFES activities related to social media and events.
• Provide support for CIDEFES activities related to the management of the Revista Portuguesa de Ciências do Desporto or similar activities.
• Time allocated to CIDEFES support must not exceed 4 hours per week.

Contract and compensation

• Contract period: June 15, 2026 to June 14, 2027.
• Compensation: USD 1700 per month.
• The contract may be renewed for subsequent two-year periods, subject to performance and organizational needs, at a rate to be determined.

Work location

• The work location will be at CIDEFES, the University Lusófona Lisbon Campus, Portugal.

Application process

Applications should be sent by email to executivedirector@isbnpa.org no later than May 15, 2026.

Please include:

• A motivation letter.
• A current curriculum vitae

Selection process

• Applications will be evaluated between May 15 and June 1, 2026.
• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.
• Final results will be published on the CIDEFES website.

Equal opportunity

ISBNPA welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences and is committed to fostering an inclusive and international scientific community.

The Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition (www.chlnkc.org) is a joint partnership between the University of Kansas Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital. Applicants must select a primary mentor in their application materials from the following list of primary mentors accepting postdocs: Ann Davis, PhD, MPH, ABPP; Jordan Carlson, PhD; Helena Laroche, MD, FAAP, ABOM; Robin Shook, PhD; Brooke Sweeney, MD, FAAP, FACP, DABOM

Location: School of Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of

British Columbia, Okanagan campus, Kelowna BC (on-site)

Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000 – 110,000 CAD per year plus benefits and pension

Duration: 1 Year, with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and work performance. To date there is 4 years of stable support for this position.

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed starting November 1, 2025 until the position is filled.

Call for Applications:

Dr. Mary Jung invites applications from highly qualified candidates for a full-time position at the level of research associate in the Diabetes Prevention Research Group. Knowledge of and interest in one or more of the following areas are required: health behaviour change, diabetes prevention, equity, diversity, and inclusion with respect to implementation and sustainment of health programming, implementation science, scale-up and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

The Research Associate will contribute and play a key role in overseeing the national scale up of Small Steps for Big Changes, a project funded through PHAC, NHMRC, and CIHR-funded Healthy Cities Implementation Science Grant. This study aims to test the implementation, effectiveness, and sustainability of a diabetes prevention program in urban communities in Canada and Australia. The candidate would be responsible for overseeing all stages of this multi-phase project in collaboration with Dr. Mary Jung and an inter-disciplinary team ofresearchers and community partners, including daily project management, leading data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews), data analysis and knowledge mobilization activities.

Reporting to the Director and Principal Investigator (PI) of DPRG, Dr. Mary Jung, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations of Jung’s research program (budget, equipment, liaison between students and PI) to ensure lab success, scholarly productivity and impactful outputs.

• Directing and overseeing lab manager, research staff, and trainees when PI absent.

• Representing PI and DPRG in meetings, academic activities when PI absent.

• Acting as ambassador and role model for DPRG – abiding with lab rules and expectations and commitment to the lab.

• Acting as junior supervisor through formal engagement in supervision and seats on committees, formal review of papers, posters, presentations prior to being sent to PI.

• Developing innovative new research questions from existing and plausible future projects.

• Writing grant applications to fund innovative project ideas.

• Leading and supporting manuscript writing and timely knowledge dissemination outputs for DPRG.

• Timely, effective, respectful and productive communication with PI.

• Applying for student fellowship opportunities to support high school, undergraduate, and graduate trainees.

UPEI is inviting applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Equity in Nutrition, Physical Activity, or Health, to be housed within the Department of Applied Human Sciences in the Faculty of Science. We are seeking an emerging scholar whose research program and expertise broadly relates to equity in one of the following areas: food, nutrition, physical activity, sport, or health.  The successful candidate will contribute to and expand the scope of the research and teaching excellence in one or more areas described above. 

The Department of Applied Human Sciences includes undergraduate programs in Kinesiology and Foods & Nutrition and graduate programs in Human Biology and Applied Health Services Research. The successful applicant would join a community of scholars who are dedicated to exploring the relationships between sport, physical activity, nutrition and health. The successful candidate would be a faculty member with salary, benefits and all other rights and privileges afforded by the relevant Collective Agreement. The Assistant Professor salary scale is $88,720-$121,440.

For further information or discuss the post please contact Dr Hannah Forde (hannah.forde@phc.ox.ac.uk).

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement

We are seeking applicants who will build an independent research program and participate in collaborative research teams that align with existing strengths in the department. The Department is especially interested in applicants with expertise in aging research, that can be broadly defined as lifespan research, gerontology or geriatrics, or multidisciplinary research that can affect the aging process, extending longevity or affecting the health span. Other key areas of interest include cancer, community and behavioral interventions, and data science. These are areas of research that are critical for the advancement of nutritional science and public health at the regional, national, and global levels. Other key responsibilities and expectations will include teaching, research mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students, and participation in university and professional service activities. 

Ideal candidates will have postdoctoral or faculty-level experience and have a current track record of funding that supports the potential to establish a visible, impactful, and extramurally- funded research program. Prospective candidates with current funding are preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

In recent years, public health researchers have grappled with the complex challenges posed by an aging population, including increased healthcare needs, social isolation, and the intersections of age with other social determinants of health. The COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the vulnerabilities of older adults, bringing renewed attention to the importance of gerontological public health research and interventions. In response, the field of public health has increasingly emphasized the critical need to address the unique health challenges and disparities faced by older adults.

The Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS), one of five departments within FSPH, is concerned with the social and behavioral research applied to health, health promotion, and public health practice. The focus is on programs, policies, and actions that can promote health in the context of social, cultural, political, economic, and environmental factors. The faculty is multidisciplinary and includes those whose primary training is in the social sciences, behavioral sciences, medicine, nutrition, demography, economic, and health promotion and education.

For this position, we seek applicants who are strongly committed to cutting-edge research, high-quality graduate and undergraduate teaching, and public service related to aging and advancing health equity within communities. Specifically, we are seeking scholars whose research focuses on the process of aging across the life course with an emphasis on middle and older adulthood. Although the specific health field and specialization is open, we welcome scholars who have a demonstrated record (or the demonstrated potential) of aging-related research that addresses complex public health challenges.

We are particularly interested in research that:

• Assesses the impacts of aging and the well-being of older adults at various ecological levels (i.e., individual, interpersonal, community, and institutional)

• Explores the interplay of aging, policy, and population health

• Elevates evidence-based approaches and community interventions to improve the health and well-being of older adults

• Addresses health equity and social justice issues in aging populations

• Utilizes innovative research methods, including Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) and data science approaches

Our department seeks to expand its capacity and complement existing strengths in aging-related research. We are looking for candidates who can contribute to and enhance our current work in various aspects of health equity and social justice as they pertain to aging populations. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to:

• Mental health and well-being among older adults

• Prevention and management of chronic diseases in aging populations

• Intersections of aging with other key public health concerns

• Aging experiences of socially marginalized communities, including but not limited to: Latinx and Black Americans, LGBTQ+ older adults, refugee and migrant communities, unhoused individuals, and other underserved populations.

We welcome research that addresses these issues and populations, recognizing the complex and multifaceted nature of aging in diverse communities.

The ideal candidate will have interdisciplinary scholarship experience, a commitment to translating research into practice, the ability to teach core courses and foundational methods in Community Health Sciences, as well as specialized courses in their area of expertise, and a dedication to mentoring students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Faculty in the Department of Community Health Sciences utilize a wide array of methodological approaches in their research and teaching. For this position, we are excited to add to our methodological diversity. Candidates should have expertise in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches. We are especially interested in growing our capacity in specific methodological areas related to aging research, including:

• Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)

• Survey methodology

• Program planning and evaluation

• Implementation science

• Data science and health informatics

Candidates with demonstrated expertise in one or more of these areas will be given special consideration. Additionally, clinicians and public health practitioners with research experience are especially encouraged to apply, as their practical insights can greatly enrich our research and teaching endeavors.

UCLA offers a rich environment for collaboration on aging research and is home to the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging (NIH/NIA)-funded Center for Health Improvement of Minority Elderly (CHIME), a Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR). We would encourage successful applicants to affiliate with CHIME, as well as other campus wide centers such as the California Center for Population Research, Center for Health Policy Research, and Center for Policy Research on Aging.

Department of Exercise Science

The Department of Exercise Science at the University of South Carolina (USC) Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH; www.sph.sc.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin on August 16, 2025 in prevention science, focusing on early or middle childhood. The Department seeks candidates with particular interest in working with racially or ethnically diverse populations, and whose scholarship focuses on prevention strategies that benefit young children. Candidates with research expertise in preventive interventions (e.g., in classroom, school, family, or community contexts), especially with a focus on health disparities and on prevention aimed at benefitting groups that have experienced discrimination and exclusion, are strongly urged to apply. This faculty position is in conjunction with the University’s NIH-supported Research Center for Child Well-Being (RCCWB): https://rccwb.sc.edu. The RCCWB conducts research on integrated prevention of unhealthy lifestyle, such as sleep, physical activity, screen use, diet, and social-emotional problems in children ages 2-10.

The position is a 9-month tenure-track appointment and requires an earned doctoral degree, by the beginning date of employment (August 16, 2025), in public health or closely related field, and a demonstrated record of research productivity and potential for excellence in teaching. The position is open to early-career faculty as well as recent graduates.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will have an affiliation and collaborate with faculty in both the RCCWB and AHKI
(https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/public_health/research/research_centers/acoi/index.php) in their pursuit of external grants to support their prevention research related to the focus of the RCCWB and AHKI. The successful candidate will also contribute to the academic mission of the department and the college through undergraduate and graduate teaching and research, including prevention-related courses.

USC is a research-intensive University and has been designated by the Carnegie Foundation as a doctoral institution with highest research activity. USC has also been designated a community engaged institution, making it one of only a few public universities to earn both the top-tier research classification and the community engagement classification from Carnegie. From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the USC system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled in one of the eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia. All our system institutions place strong emphasis on service—helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. The greater Columbia area in particular hosts historical and cultural attractions, festivals, performing arts and sporting events, parks and considerable outdoor recreation, and an easily accessible airport.

The Department offers degrees at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral level with programs in exercise science, athletic training, and physical therapy. The PhD program is consistently one of the top ranked programs in the US. The department currently serves approximately 1200 undergraduates and over 270 graduate students across all programs. Faculty research grant awards total more than $26.3M in federal funding.

The University of South Carolina offers a robust benefits package described at: http://www.sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/human_resources/benefits/index.php

We are seeking a dedicated individual with a strong research background and a passion for advancing knowledge in how to improve the food system and nutritional status to reduce health inequities. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the school\’s mission through high-impact, transdisciplinary research, quality teaching, and service to the academic and public health communities. In addition, they will have the opportunity to direct the interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program in Food Studies, and actively engage in UCLA\’s Semel Healthy Campus Initiative Center and Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies.

We are interested in scholars who are knowledgeable about the science of food and nutrition and its relationship to wellbeing, have expertise in examining the impact of food and nutrition policies and programs with an interdisciplinary lens, and are experienced in engaging communities in research. Additionally, candidates should know how to engage in public health research, practice, and teaching, with an equity-oriented lens and the goal of having population impact through programs and policies. Opportunities in teaching include leading core course instruction, as well as teaching courses in nutrition; food policy, systems and sustainability; social determinants of health with an emphasis on nutrition; and public health.

Strong applicants will have a demonstrated history (or demonstrated potential) of developing research focused on food and nutrition and community/population health and engaging in or leading interdisciplinary research involving partners from multiple sectors. Applicants would draw from these experiences to teach public health graduate and undergraduate courses with emphasis on nutrition, community, policy, and/or programmatic-level intervention and evaluation. Priority content areas for this faculty position include but are not limited to Behavioral Nutrition, Food Environments, Food Security, Food Systems and Sustainability, Food Policy, Maternal and Child Nutrition, Geriatric Nutrition and Global Nutrition. Leadership and/or experience working with underserved communities, including people with disabilities, women, or people from minoritized groups, and having a working knowledge of implementation science are plusses.

Our multidisciplinary faculty has a strong history of ongoing public health programming in both domestic and global contexts, as well as multiple graduate education programs (MPH, MSPH, PhD programs) and two new undergraduate majors in Public Health BA and Public Health BS.

The posted UC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. The salary range for this position is $78,200-$205,400, negotiable based on experience. Salaries must be approved by the Chancellor. Consistent with recent hires, and based on experience, it is expected that this base amount will be supplemented by an additional 50-55% off-scale rate, equal to a maximum off-scale range of $121,200 to $318,400. This salary does not include other components of pay raised through extramural funds, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range.

Department of Kinesiology
College of Health & Human Development
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025

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The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology an appointment to begin Fall 2025.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established affinity groups you can join to support your success.