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Pre and Post-Doctoral Training Program in
Minority Aging and Health

Pre and Post-Doctoral Training Program in Health Services Research

The Sealy Center on Aging at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas has openings for both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral positions for the 2007/8 academic year. These positions are for research focusing on the health of older minorities, with an emphasis on older Hispanics. Fellows collaborate with any of more than 15 Center faculty who have over $42 million in research pertaining to minority health and aging in the areas of medical outcomes, health service utilization, social epidemiology, psychosocial stress, and health promotion. Aging-related research initiatives at UTMB include a Center for Population Health and Health Disparities, a Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center, and the Hispanic Established Population for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly.  Pre-doctoral fellows earn a Ph.D. degree in sociomedical sciences or health services research in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, or other doctoral programs at UTMB. These fellowships are funded by a grant from the National Institute on Aging. The pre-doctoral stipend is approximately $20,000; post-doctoral stipends range from $36,000-$51,000. All fellows receive full health care benefits. Screening of applications will continue until positions are filled. 
                        All fellows must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.  

UTMB Aging faculty

Applicants should send a letter stating research interests, relevant prior training, and a curriculum vitae to:

Jean L. Freeman, PhD                                                        Phone: (409) 772-6797
Sealy Center on Aging                                                       Fax:   (409)772-8931
The University of Texas Medical Branch                                Email:  jfreeman@utmb.edu
Galveston, Texas 77555-0460
 

UTMB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Institution that proudly values diversity.  
Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.