Interested in joining our team? Check out our available positions!
Undergraduate & Graduate Students
CREDIT POSITION: Seeking students interested in research experience and able to work evenings and weekend hours. Compensation: research credit. Research assistants will be responsible for working on studies related to increasing access to healthy food in lower-income and underserved communities, and will contribute to the current Veggie Van study, in which evidence-based strategies are being used to help partners start or expand mobile market programs. Opportunities include: participant recruitment, data collection/management (experience with REDCap a plus), quantitative/qualitative data analysis, literature reviews, administrative/project coordination tasks, community outreach activities, and website/social media communication management. Preferred Qualifications: Organized and detail oriented, highly motivated, strong GPA, good communication skills, ability to interact with diverse populations, and the ability to solve problems independently.
To apply: 1. Download and complete an application 2. Along with the completed application, send resume and cover letter to contactus@myveggievan.org 3. Please add your last name to the file names of the above documents.
PAID POSITION: Seeking Master’s student(preferably 2nd year) able to work approximately 10-20 hours a week. This is a PAID hourly position, $13 - $15/hour depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have research experience and an interest in pursuing a career in public health program management or research. Research assistants will be responsible for working on studies related to increasing access to healthy food in lower-income and underserved communities, and will contribute to the current Veggie Van study, in which evidence-based strategies are being used to help partners start or expand mobile market programs. Opportunities include: participant recruitment, data collection/management (experience with REDCap a plus), quantitative/qualitative data analysis, literature reviews, administrative/project coordination tasks, community outreach activities, and website/social media communication management. Preferred Qualifications: Organized and detail oriented, highly motivated, strong GPA, good communication skills, ability to interact with diverse populations, and the ability to solve problems independently.
To apply: 1. Download and complete an application 2. Along with the completed application, send resume and cover letter to contactus@myveggievan.org 3. Please add your last name to the file names of the above documents.
PhD Candidates
The Community Health Interventions Lab (CHIL) under the direction of Dr. Lucia Leone is currently recruiting doctoral students interested in earning a PhD in Community Health and Health Behavior from the School of Public Health and Health Professions at the University at Buffalo. We are seeking applicants with interests in developing community and retail-based interventions to increase access to healthy food and improve opportunities for physical activity in lower-income and underserved communities. Contact Dr. Lucia Leone for more information or click the link below to learn how to apply to the PhD program in Community Health and Health Behavior.