Postdoctoral Research Associate - Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Hiring Department: Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1041456 Posting Close Date: August 10, 2026 Salary: $63,480.00 to $77,076. Position Summary: The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Chicago seeks a full-time postdoctoral research associate for a study called "Physical Activity Timing in Relation to Glycemic Control for Night Workers Versus Day Workers." This position is offered under the supervision of Dr. Paul Hibbing. The postdoctoral research associate will be trained in continuous monitoring of physical activity and interstitial glucose, including data science innovations to bring the two practices more closely together. Duties & Responsibilities Study coordination, including logistics (scheduling, purchasing, inventory, etc.), recruitment, enrollment, data collection, and data management. Optimizing the study protocol and internal procedures. Overseeing compliance and regulatory documentation. Monitoring participants throughout the remotely-delivered, observational protocol. Reporting on study progress at regular intervals. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree in kinesiology, health behavior/promotion, or related field. Minimum of one year of relevant research experience. Application Information For additional information, contact Dr. Paul Hibbing at View email address on click.appcast.io. To apply, visit Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois Chicago