Sadia Anjum Ashrafi Ph.D. Opportunity in Population, Cardiovascular and Kidney Health at Iowa State University
Iowa State University
Assistant Professor Sadia Anjum Ashrafi is recruiting a Ph.D. student for Spring 2027 at Iowa State University to study population health, cardiovascular and kidney health, health behaviours, community-engaged research, AI in health, and mixed research methods.
Assistant Professor Sadia Anjum Ashrafi is recruiting a highly motivated Ph.D. student to join her research group in Iowa State University's Department of Kinesiology and Health for Spring 2027 admission.
The opportunity focuses on impactful research to improve population health. Research areas include cardiovascular health, kidney health, health behaviours, community-engaged research, artificial intelligence in health research, and qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research.
Students with backgrounds in public health, kinesiology, computer science, health sciences, medicine, nursing, food and nutrition, social work, psychology, statistics, data science or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Program funding: Iowa State University's Kinesiology Ph.D. page says incoming doctoral students are expected to study full time and that the department provides financial support during fall and spring through assistantships, fellowships and scholarships. With sufficient progress, funding is provided for four years; summer funding may be available depending on assistantship, fellowship or scholarship availability. The exact stipend, tuition coverage, appointment type and summer support for this student must be confirmed in the offer.
Two-stage application: first email Sadia Anjum Ashrafi with your CV and a brief statement of research interests. The complete official graduate application for Spring 2027 must then be submitted through the department's application process before September 1, 2026.
Benefits
- Financial support during fall and spring through assistantships, fellowships or scholarships under the department's Ph.D. funding policy.
- Four years of funding with sufficient progress toward the degree.
- Possible summer support, subject to availability.
- Research mentorship in population, cardiovascular and kidney health, health behaviour, community-engaged research and AI in health.
- The exact stipend, tuition coverage, appointment duties and benefits are not stated in the recruitment announcement and must be confirmed.
Eligibility summary
- Highly motivated prospective Ph.D. students interested in research that improves population health.
- Applicants from public health, kinesiology, computer science, health sciences, medicine, nursing, food and nutrition, social work, psychology, statistics, data science or related fields are encouraged.
- Research interests should align with cardiovascular health, kidney health, health behaviours, community-engaged research, AI in health or qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods.
- No nationality restriction is stated; international applicants must meet Iowa State University's current English-language, academic and immigration requirements.
- Applicants must satisfy the Kinesiology Ph.D. program's formal admission requirements and be prepared for full-time doctoral study.
Requirements
- Strong motivation to conduct impactful population-health research.
- Relevant academic preparation in one of the encouraged disciplines or a closely related field.
- Research interests that fit the supervisor's advertised areas.
- Ability to complete full-time doctoral study and meet the university's graduate admission requirements.
Documents required
- Current CV and a brief statement of research interests for the initial email enquiry.
- Statement of purpose and résumé for the formal application.
- Unofficial academic transcripts.
- Names and contact details for three academic or professional recommenders.
- Graduate Program Information Sheet identifying research interests and preferred faculty mentor.
- Application for Graduate Assistantship.
- Any additional materials required by Iowa State University Graduate Admissions.
Language/test requirements
How to submit applications
Provider: Department of Kinesiology and Health, Iowa State University
Email ashrafi3@iastate.edu with a CV and brief statement of research interests, then submit the complete official graduate application before September 1, 2026.
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