Two PhD/Post-doc Research Positions in Health Communication
Two positions are available at the PhD or Post-doc level in Health
Communication at the University of Lugano (USI) in Lugano Switzerland.
The selected candidates will join the research team of Dr. Suzanne
Suggs in the Institute for Communication and Health at USI. Primary
responsibilities include designing, developing, implementing and
evaluating tailored multi-media physical activity communication.
Opportunities to work on projects addressing other lifestyle, disease
management, and environmental issues are likely.
Qualifications:
Looking for people who have expertise and interest in health behavior
change, technology, multi-media, tailored communication, physical
activity, and marketing health. The successful candidates must be
creative, techy, detail-oriented, flexible, independent, and have a
strong research orientation. They must be able to see the big picture
while focusing on the details. Candidates must have a sound
understanding of tailored communication and be strong writers.
The right combination of 2 PhD students or 1 PhD student and 1 Post-
doctoral fellow will be selected. The combined skill set will
include: strong project management, research, planning and
evaluation, writing (creative and academic), designing applications
and message architecture, media production, and analytical skills.
Must be able to write effective messages, design effective
communication, market health programs and studies, recruit
participants, design surveys, analyze data, and write research
protocols. Proficiency in Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Spss, Excel, Word,
Endnote, and other software is a plus. Both candidates must be fluent
in English (written and verbal). One candidate must be fluent in
Italian (written and verbal). Understanding of French or German is a
plus. Candidates must be able to start working in Lugano between
September 10 and February 11.
Academic program:
The PhD student(s) also work towards a Doctor of Philosophy in
Communication Sciences with a specialization in Health Communication.
The Post-doctoral Fellowship is in Health Communication. For more
information about the University, PhD program or the Institute,
visit: http://www.unisi.ch/ or http://www.ich.com.unisi.ch/en/index.htm
Funding:
The PhD position is funded at 36,000 CHF + tuition waiver. The Post-
doc position is at 75,000 CHF. Moving expenses are not provided.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, vitae, statement of research interests,
statement of career goals, two samples of your writing (one must be
for an academic audience and one for a public), and the names and
contact information of three referees to [log in to unmask]
Be sure to include your name, contact information, and language
expertise. Short listed candidates may be asked to produce an
additional writing sample and other material.
Please address questions to:
L. Suzanne Suggs, PhD, CHES
Assistant Professor
Institute of Communication and Health
Faculty of Communication Sciences
University of Lugano
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http://www.ich.com.unisi.ch/en/index.htm
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