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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT THE FAMILY RESILIENCY CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS: The Center is seeking to fill up to two post-doctoral positions to commence as early as September 2013. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in the following areas: 1) quantitative and mixed method approaches in measuring family resiliency, 2) prevention of childhood obesity, 3) early childhood nutrition and 4) program development and evaluation with vulnerable families.The fellowship provides opportunities for early career development, publication and supervision by national leaders in human development and family studies and nutritional sciences and experience working on interdisciplinary teams. Candidates should have completed a doctoral degree in human development/family studies, nutritional sciences, psychology, education, economics, or related fields. We seek applicants with strong methodological and quantitative data analysis skills, writing skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment. Additional information may be found at http://www.familyresiliency.illinois.edu/. Applicants should send curriculum vitae and cover letter in pdf format and names and contact information for three references to be sent to: fierro3@illinois.edu.Questions regarding the positions should be directed to Barbara H. Fiese, Ph.D., Professor andDirector of the Family Resiliency Center, bhfiese@illinois.edu.