Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI • Posted June 17, 2026
About the Role
Position Summary
The Michigan State University College of Nursing is seeking a full-time, fixed term, Postdoctoral Scholar for a two-year, end-dated position to support the NCCIH-funded Food-Body-Mind clinical trial. This mindfulness-based lifestyle intervention study focuses on promoting whole child health among young children and families through mindful eating, mindful movement, mindful parenting, and family engagement strategies.
The postdoctoral scholar will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Jiying Ling, and her interdisciplinary team. The primary goals of the position are to contribute to dissemination of trial findings, strengthen research and grant-writing skills, support manuscript preparation, assist with data analysis and interpretation, and help with study implementation and data collection as needed.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ Lead and contribute to manuscripts using data from the Food-Body-Mi...
The Michigan State University College of Nursing is seeking a full-time, fixed term, Postdoctoral Scholar for a two-year, end-dated position to support the NCCIH-funded Food-Body-Mind clinical trial. This mindfulness-based lifestyle intervention study focuses on promoting whole child health among young children and families through mindful eating, mindful movement, mindful parenting, and family engagement strategies.
The postdoctoral scholar will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Jiying Ling, and her interdisciplinary team. The primary goals of the position are to contribute to dissemination of trial findings, strengthen research and grant-writing skills, support manuscript preparation, assist with data analysis and interpretation, and help with study implementation and data collection as needed.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ Lead and contribute to manuscripts using data from the Food-Body-Mi...