- Author: Danielle L. Lee
- Editor: Wendi Gosliner
Two Assistant Project Scientist positions are available at the Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The positions make significant and creative contributions to NPI's collaborative research in multiple settings including communities, schools, and childcare facilities. These projects involve the assessment of the food environment and individuals' attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to the improvement of food policies, food systems, prevention of chronic diseases and optimization of health and wellbeing. The position is a one-year renewable term appointment with a merit cycle every two years. The positions will be extended based on the continued need for the positions, performance and availability of funding. More information about the positions and how to apply is available online. To assure full consideration, application packets must be received by September 26, 2022. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
A Project Assistant position is available at the Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. As a member of theNPI Operations Team, under the general supervision ofNPI's Chief Business Officer, the incumbent supports operational and research project functions. The incumbent works collaboratively withANR Central Procurement, Information Technology, Payroll, Human Resources and business departments at other UC and non-UC locations. This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed. While this position normally is based at 1111 Franklin Street, Oakland CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements, for applicants living in the State of California, at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.The position will be posted until filled; the first application review date is 09/07/2022. Apply online.
- Editor: Danielle L. Lee
- Author: Gail Woodward-Lopez
A position is available at the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI), Oakland, Calif. for Director of the NPI CalFresh Healthy Living Evaluation Unit. This position directs the work under contract with the California Department of Public Health to evaluate and inform the SNAP-Ed efforts of local health departments in California. The Director of the NPI-CFHL Evaluation unit provides strategic leadership and expertise on program development, research and evaluation activities to inform and improve policies and practices related to nutrition and physical activity behaviors and obesity prevention primarily in California. This position is expected to lead and oversee a complex, multi-component, and multi-million-dollar state-wide evaluation of a SNAP-Ed program with an impact on the national program, play a leadership role on additional regional, state and national research and evaluation programs as needed, and facilitate and develop new funding opportunities and partnerships. This position also provides leadership for future proposals and strategic planning for NPI with impact at the regional, state and national levels. Additional duties include budget development and management, management of project deliverables, and priority setting. Applications are due by Monday, July 18, 2022.
The Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking a part-time Communications Fellow who can manage and grow our digital presence and provide general communications support. This opportunity is part of the UC Global Food Initiative 2022-2023 Student Fellowship Program. In addition to working with the NPI team, the NPI GFI Student Fellow will participate in systemwide activities. This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for a current UC graduate student to develop their health and policy communications skills while gaining exposure to a team of public health nutrition researchers and food policy experts. This is a 10-month commitment (September 2022 – June 2023) and is a remote position requiring approximately 15-20 hours monthly with a $3,000 stipend. More details are available in the online application. Applications are requested by Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 11:59 PM PDT.
The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is a statewide program with local development and delivery. The Division's Nutrition Policy Institute is a research and policy institute that evaluates the impact of programs and policies on nutrition, physical activity, and public health outcomes. The Research Data Analyst 3 works on multiple extramural funded research projects in collaboration with multiple research staff, with supervision from Principal Investigators and input from senior statisticians and data analysts as needed. This position will focus on working on evaluation studies conducted by NPI through its CalFresh Healthy Living contract with the California Department of Public Health. While this position normally is based in Oakland, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California, at this time. Hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University. This job posting has been extended and will now close on April 11, 2022.
