University of Florida

The Body Image and Stigma (BIAS) Lab at the University of Florida focuses broadly on stigma due to appearance, health conditions, and other intersecting identities. Our research aims to (1) build greater understanding of the health impact of body-related stigma and (2) develop and test innovative strategies for reducing stigma and its negative consequences. We use psychology and public health approaches to advance knowledge of stigma and potential interventions at clinical, social, and structural levels. The BIAS Lab mission is to conduct rigorous science that informs clinical practice and policy and reduces suffering caused by health- and appearance-based stigma.

Dec 02, 2024  
The Body Image and Stigma Lab in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida is accepting applications for a postdoctoral associate to begin in the Summer or Fall of 2025 (start date is negotiable). The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year. This individual will serve as the project manager for an NIH-funded clinical trial, led by Dr. Rebecca Pearl. The trial will test the effects on internalized health-related stigma of a group intervention, and of peer support, among patients with a range of stigmatized health conditions. Specific duties include oversight of: trial recruitment, screening, and enrollment (including conducting participant screening interviews); data collection and management; intervention delivery and participant retention; supervision of research coordinators, graduate students, and research assistants; preparation of regulatory and data and safety monitoring plan reports; assistance with...
University of Florida Hybrid Postdoc