Open Position Announcements
Job Opportunities
Research Assistant Professor – University of Kansas Medical Center, Internal Medicine (Physical Activity and Weight Management). Develop, manage, implement established and new strategies in The Kansas Weight Management Program and Clinic for prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity. Develop and maintain externally funded research agenda. Full Position Description.
Clinical Registered Dietician (Weight Management). The Registered Dietitian in the Division of Physical Activity and Weight Management provides evidence-based nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy to individuals participating in research studies focusing on obesity and other chronic health conditions. This position is responsible for assessing nutritional status, implementing nutrition interventions, and monitoring patient progress using established clinical research protocols.
The Registered Dietitian also supports research initiatives by assisting with participant assessments, recruitment, data collection, and study coordination activities. Full Position Discription.
Student Job Opportunities
Children’s Mercy Kansas City’s Summer Scholar program. Seeking exercise science students as summer scholars. This is PAID summer internship. https://www.childrensmercy.org/childrens-mercy-research-institute/research-education/research-summer-scholars/
Exercise Science Graduate Assistantship, Masters of Science Nutrition and Exercise Science Program at Southeast Missouri State: The Department of Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Sciences at Southeast Missouri State University seeks to fill a Graduate Assistant position for the academic year beginning in the fall semester of 2026. Qualified candidates must have a background in Exercise Science. Exercise Science GA Description Position Announcement (Position Beginning Fall 2026)_revised
Graduate Assistantship oppotunity, The University of Central Oklahoma: The University of Central Oklahoma (Edmond, OK) is hiring for Fall 2026 master’s level assistantships. There is both a teaching assistant and research assistant position available.