CDC Public Health & Preventive Medicine Fellowship

CDC Public Health & Preventive Medicine Fellowship
Job Code: 9904 POSTED: Dec 17
Salary: 43,500.00 - 46,500.00 Location: United States
Employer: Centerst for Disease Control and Prevention & APTR
Type: Fellowship - Entry Level
Categories: academic / research, academics
Required Education: Masters

Description
Go to http://www.aptrweb.org/prof_dev/fellowships_PMFP.html for more information and to apply.

APTR Preventive Medicine and Public Health Fellowship Program offers opportunities in public health and preventive medicine interest areas with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fellows gain leadership experience in public health practice and policy, access to state-of-the-art technology and national databases, and will train with leading experts in the field of preventive medicine and public health.

2009 Fellowship Opportunities * Post Doctoral Fellowship in STD Prevention 2 positions available * Investigating the Relationship Between Sleep Insufficiency and Sleep Disorders and Chronic Disease * Promotion of Occupational Health: Changing Workplace Culture * Arthritis: Further Defining Epidemiology and Impact

NOTES: 5 openings. US Residents Only.
Additional Salary Information: As a fellowship training position, this figure is a stipend disbursed semi-monthly. A $4,000 allowance will also be administered to offset medical costs. Please visit http://www.aptrweb.org/prof_dev/fellowships_PMFP.html for more information and to apply.

Requirements
US citizenship or green card; Masters Level or higher, depending on the fellowship.

Please visit http://www.aptrweb.org/prof_dev/fellowships_PMFP.html for more information and to apply.

MRC PhD Studentships 2009

PhD Studentships 2009

The Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit (www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk) invites applications for MRC funded PhD studentships in diabetes aetiology, genetic epidemiology of diabetes and obesity, genetic and environmental determinants of infancy and childhood growth, physical activity epidemiology,dietary and nutritional epidemiology, prevention, screening and treatment of type 2 diabetes, and environmental determinants of and interventions to promote physical activity.

The MRC PhD studentships are three-year positions for those who already have a Masters in an appropriate scientific discipline. Opportunities also exist for one + three-year studentships for those wishing to undertake the MPhil in Epidemiology or Public Health in the first year of their PhD.The MRC PhD studentships include college and university fees and a stipend.The academic requirement for entry is a first or upper second class degree or equivalent.

Studentships within this multi-disciplinary unit include diverse training opportunities for all aspects of research and encourage the development of both academic and generic research skills. Graduate students register for their PhD with the University of Cambridge, belong to one of its Colleges, and are trained at the MRC Epidemiology Unit. Studentships will commence in October 2009.

Full funding for these positions are available to UK nationals and UK residents. Partial funding is available to applicants from the European Economic area (EEA). Please refer to the MRC Student eligibility criteria at: http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Careers/Studentships/Fundingstudents/index.htm Potential PhD students should send a full CV, a covering letter, and the contact details of two referees to Graduate Studies, MRC Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, Addenbrooke’s Hospital - Box285, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom or email : Graduatestudies@mrcepid.cam.ac.uk. For enquiries about the studentships please email Graduatestudies@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk Closing date: 11 January 2009. Interview date: 28 January 2009.

For further information about the Unit please visit http://www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/Postgrad For further information about MRC visit www.mrc.ac.uk

The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer




PhD Studentships 2009
We invite applications for PhD studentships in public health research within the newly established Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR), a UKCRC funded Centre of Excellence in Public Health Research.The Centre is a collaboration between MRC units in Cambridge and the Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia and is hosted by the Institute of Public Health in Cambridge.

We particularly seek candidates interested in the social and environmental determinants of physical activity and dietary behaviour and in population-based, interdisciplinary intervention research. Students will be registered at the University of Cambridge or the University of East Anglia depending on their interests. Both three and four-year studentships are available to commence in October 2009.The three-year studentships are for those who already have a Masters degree in an appropriate scientific discipline.The four-year studentships are for those without an appropriate Masters degree who wish to undertake the MPhil in Epidemiology or Public Health in Cambridge, or the MRes in Environmental Social Science in Norwich, during the first year of their studentship.The studentships within this multi-disciplinary collaboration provide diverse training opportunities for all aspects of research and encourage the development of transferable academic and generic skills.

The academic requirement for entry is a first or upper second class degree or equivalent.The studentships include college and university fees and a stipend. Full funding is available to UK nationals and UK residents. Partial funding is available to applicants from the European Economic Area (EEA). For further information about the Centre, the studentships available and the eligibility criteria please visit www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/cedar To apply please send a copy of your CV, a covering letter and contact details of two referees to cedar-recruitment@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk

Studentships will commence in October 2009. Closing date: 11 January 2009.

Oxford, UK: Clinical Research Training Fellowships (epidemiology), British Heart Foundation (BHF) Centre of Research Excellence, Oxford University

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
www.ox.ac.uk/jobs

Clinical Research Training Fellowships

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) at Oxford provides an outstanding research training environment and brings together 32 research groups in ten University Departments and Centres.

A number of Clinical Research Training Fellowships will be funded, on a competitive basis, by the BHF CRE in Oxford. Applications are invited from clinicians wishing to undertake a DPhil with a focus on cardiovascular science. Applicants must have a strong academic record (2:1 minimum) and must comply with BHF residency
requirements i.e. should normally be a national of the EEA.

Potential supervisors are listed under eight research themes:

Large-scale Randomised Evidence: reliable assessment of the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease
Prof Rory Collins, Prof Jane Armitage and Prof Colin Baigent

Large-scale Observational Epidemiology: reliable assessment of the main determinants of cardiovascular disease
Prof Zheng-Ming Chen, Prof Valerie Beral, Dr Sarah Parish and Prof Richard Peto

Genetics of Inherited Diseases & Genetic Epidemiology
Prof Hugh Watkins, Prof Peter Donnelly and Prof Martin Farrall

Cardiac Development and Congenital Heart Disease
Prof Shoumo Bhattacharya, Prof Kay Davies, Prof Roger Patient and Dr Shankar Srinivas

Vascular Biology, Redox Signalling & Inflammation
Prof Keith Channon, Dr David R. Greaves, Prof Anant Parekh and Prof Chris Pugh

Myocardial Biology, Cardiac Energetics & Redox Signalling
Prof Stefan Neubauer, Prof Barbara Casadei, Prof Kieran Clarke and Dr Charles Redwood

Electrophysiology, Signalling & Computational Physiology
Prof David Paterson, Prof Peter Hunter, Dr Peter Kohl, Dr Nic Smith and Prof Richard
Vaughan-Jones

Cardiovascular Pharmacology & Medicinal Chemistry
Prof Antony Galione, Prof Stephen Davies, Dr Kim Dora, Prof Chris Garland and
Prof Derek Terrar

Further information regarding research themes and the principal investigators involved, together with application details and residency requirements, is available on: http://www.cardiov.ox.ac.uk/Students Informal enquiries, can be made to Prof Hugh Watkins or Dr Ruth McCaffrey by email: hugh.watkins@cardiov.ox.ac.uk or
ruth.mccaffrey@cardiov.ox.ac.uk

Application letters, with full CV and details of two academic referees, together with the names of two principal investigators you would be interested in working with, are to be emailed to applications@cardiov.ox.ac.uk by Monday 12 January 2009. Please quote HS/08/031 on all correspondence. Interviews will be held no later than the last week of January 2009. Please note that potential candidates, who feel they have an outstanding track record, are also welcome to apply for a Clinical Research Training Fellowship at any time.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity

Houston, Texas: Fellowship in primary care research, Baylor College of Medicine

FELLOWSHIP IN PRIMARY CARE RESEARCH
Job Code: 12345 POSTED: Dec 05
Salary: Open Location: Houston, Texas
Employer: Baylor College of Medicine
Type: Full Time - Internship
Categories: academic / research, academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description

The Department of Family and Community Medicine coordinates a postdoctoral primary care research fellowship in collaboration with the Department of Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics. This program is open to physicians who have completed a primary care residency program, or to graduates of a doctoral program in a discipline related to primary care research, such as nursing, psychology, and epidemiology. Established in 1998 with an NRSA grant, the overall goal of the Baylor Primary Care Research Fellowship is to provide a two to three-year postdoctoral training experience that prepares trainees to develop and disseminate new knowledge regarding the organization and delivery of primary care services to reduce health disparities among defined population groups, and to maximize the overall health status of the population. The curriculum includes an individualized program of classroom instruction, mentoring, and supervised research and teaching activities. By the end of the fellowship, participants will be prepared to assume academic and/or policy leadership roles in health care institutions.

The participating academic units at Baylor College of Medicine include:

* Research Division, Department of Family and Community Medicine
* Section of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine
* Section of Health Services Research and Center for Center for Quality of Care and Utilization Studies (HCQCUS), DeBakey VA Medical Center
* Section of Academic General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics

To apply, send CV and brief statement of career goals related to primary care research to:

David J. Hyman, M.D., M.P.H. Program Director 3701 Kirby Dr, Suite 600 Houston, Texas 77098 Attn: Primary Care Research Fellowship

Contact Phone Numbers:713)873-3560 (Voice)(713)798-6400 Fax) E-Mail Address: dhyman@bcm.tmc.edu

NOTES: US Residents Only

Requirements
M.D.BC/BE,or Ph.D., U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents.

California: UCLA / AHA Outcomes Research Center Fellowship (disparities in stroke outcomes research), UCLA

UCLA / AHA Outcomes Research Center Fellowship
Job Code: None POSTED: Dec 05
Salary: Starting at 45,000.00 Location: Los Angeles, California
Employer: UCLA / AHA Outcomes Research Center
Type: Fellowship - Entry Level
Categories: academic / research, academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
The UCLA AHA-PRT Outcomes Research Center invites applications for two-year postdoctoral research fellowships. This intensive, advanced research training experience will prepare exceptional and highly motivated post-doctoral scholars to become leaders in stroke outcomes research. The UCLA Center’s theme is to address racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in care for and outcomes of stroke and cardiovascular disease among high-risk, underserved populations. The heart of the UCLA training program is immersion of fellows in a stroke outcomes research study that they design and execute under the principal supervision of a primary mentor. Together with one or more secondary mentors, the training program director, and a Research Advisory Committee, the primary mentor will be actively engaged in supporting and guiding the fellow’s research training experience. In the first year, fellows will develop and shape a specific question and research problem from their broader area of interest and develop this into a formal protocol. By the end of the second year, fellows will have completed data collection and analysis, prepared and submitted one or more research articles for publication, and prepared at least one research proposal for outside funding. Each of the center’s two core studies offer excellent opportunities for development of independent research projects by center fellows, or fellows may identify research opportunities with other core faculty at UCLA who are engaged in stroke and cardiovascular disease outcomes research. All eighteen core UCLA Center faculty are committed to and experienced in mentoring outcomes research fellows. Faculty have a broad range of expertise encompassing health disparities, quality of care, health economics, cost-effectiveness analysis, quality measurement, systematic reviews, health outcomes, health-related quality of life, implementation science, biostatistical analysis, and stroke outcomes research. The training program includes substantial (>75%) protected time for research and research training. Fellows are strongly encouraged to pursue advanced training in epidemiology, biostatistics and health services research, with the option of obtaining a master’s degree for those without prior formal training in these disciplines.

Fellowship Application Deadline: January 30, 2009

Website for Center Description and Application: http://sites.google.com/site/uclaahaprtorc/

Contact: Barbara Vickrey MD, MPH, Center Director, c/o Eliza D. Aceves, MBA, Center Administrator, UCLA Department of Neurology, C-109 RNRC; Box 951769, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1736, Phone: 310-206-7671, Fax: 310-794-7716, Email: eaceves@ucla.edu

NOTES: 3 openings.
Additional Salary Information: Fellows’ salaries start at $45,000 and are based on NIH postdoctoral stipend scales. Fellows also receive health, dental, disability, and life insurance, and 4 weeks paid vacation, as well as training-related expenses such as travel to one or two professional meetings. Supplemental salary support may be arranged.

Requirements
Must possess an M.D., Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent doctoral degree and must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, pending permanent residents, or hold an appropriate visa.

Rochester, Minnesota: Post-doctoral fellowship, Mayo Cancer Genetic Epidemiology Training Program, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and College of Medicine

Post-doc Fellowships at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota announces new postdoctoral positions in cancer Genetics/Cancer Genetic Epidemiology.

Positions will be funded by the Mayo Cancer Genetic Epidemiology Training Program, which is Supported by a grant from the National Cancer Institute, and are 3 years in duration. Mentoring will be provided by experienced faculty, including cancer genetic epidemiologists, statistical geneticists, cancer geneticists, bioinformaticians and clinical mentors. The goal of this training
program is to develop a new cadre of scientists capable of combining laboratory based genetics and observational epidemiologic methods for developing independent careers that address cancer-related health issues, including prevention, detection, therapy and control. In
addition to a stipend, the trainee will receive $15,000 per year for supplies. U.S. citizens or permanent residents only. Please send statement of interest and accomplishments, CV, and the names of three references to: schuh.melissa@mayo.edu

For more information contact: Gloria M. Petersen, Ph.D., Director, Cancer Genetic Epidemiology Training Program: petersen.gloria@mayo.edu

Michigan: Post-doctoral Research Associate in Perinatal/Genetic Epidemiology, Michigan State University

Research Associate in Perinatal/Genetic Epidemiology

Organization: Department of Epidemiology
Type: Full-time
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: Academic/Research
Location: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Compensation: commensurate with experience

Position Description: The Pregnancy Outcomes and Community Health (POUCH) Study team seeks a qualified, motivated researcher to analyze maternal-fetal gene interactions and/or gene-environment interactions that may contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes. The successful candidate will work with members of the POUCH Study team to define specific research questions, identify and conduct relevant analyses, and prepare manuscripts for publication. With a rich and established data set from which to draw, this is an excellent opportunity for a new researcher who wishes to explore the area of perinatal epidemiology while building his/her publication credentials. The position is funded for a minimum of one year, with additional appointment dependent on performance and continued funding.

Qualifications: PhD in Epidemiology or Biostatistics. A demonstrated interest in perinatal and/or genetic epidemiology is preferred, but not required.

Organization Description: Michigan State University (MSU), located just east of Michigan’s capital city, is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world. It is the only university in the U.S. with three on-campus medical schools (allopathic, osteopathic, and veterinary) and maintains an active research environment that attracted over $377 million in external research funding during 2006-07. The Department of Epidemiology and its Division of Biostatistics teaches both medical and graduate students, and provides consultation on epidemiologic and biostatical study design and analysis to MSU faculty, community health professionals, and public health agencies. Interdisciplinary research is the norm, with collaborative efforts extending across the University and around the State, the nation, and the world.

Closing Date: March 31, 2009, or until position is filled
Desired Starting Date: Summer 2009

Contact: Claudia Holzman, DVM, MPH, PhD
Professor, Epidemiology
Principal Investigator – POUCH Study

Location: Michigan State University
Department of Epidemiology
B601 West Fee Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824

Phone: (517) 353-8623 ext 122
Fax: (517) 432-1130
E-mail: Holzman@msu.edu

How to Apply: Mail or fax your curriculum vitae, a brief statement of your research interests, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Claudia Holzman at the address provided above.

Maryland: Postdoctoral Fellow, Divisions of Gerontology and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition, University Of Maryland

Postdoctoral Position
University Of Maryland

Date Posted: Nov. 12th, 2008

Job Title: Postdoctoral Position
Department: Gerontology/Endocrinology/Diabetes/Nutrition Departments
Department Website: http://medschool.umaryland.edu/medicine/
Institution: University Of Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Application Deadline: Open until filled
Position Start Date: May. 1st, 2009

Job Categories: Graduate Student
Post-Doc

Academic Field(s): Genetics, Genomics & Molecular Biology
Endocrinology/Metabolism/Nutrition
Clinical Research
Geriatrics
Physiology & Biophysics

Apply By E-mail: agoldber@grecc.umaryland.edu


The Divisions of Gerontology and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition seek qualified M.D. and Ph.D postdoctoral fellows to work with a multidisciplinary team of clinical investigators, exercise physiologists, molecular biologists, geneticists and epidemiologists conducting research in aging, diabetes, obesity, exercise physiology, nutrition, and cardiovascular disease.

The position requires doctoral degree in exercise physiology, molecular biology, genetics or related field and interest in clinical and/or basic research.

Funding is for 2 - 3 years by a training grant requiring U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Please send CV and recommendations to Andrew P. Goldberg, M.D.


EEO / AA Policy:


The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact: Andrew P. Goldberg, M.D.
Gerontology/Endocrinology/Diabetes/Nutrition Department
University Of Maryland
10 N. Greene Street
BT/18/GR
Baltimore, MD 21201

E-mail: agoldber@grecc.umaryland.edu

Apply online for this job

Chicago, IL: Post Doctoral Nutritional Epidemiologist, Rush University Medical Center

Job Title: Post Doc Nutritional Epidemiologist
Full/Part: Type 1 (72-80 Hrs)
Specialty: Research
Job Number: 2008-1842

Job Description:
The Post Doc Fellow will work on NIA-funded longitudinal study of cognitive changes with aging in a stimulating multi-disciplinary academic environment. The project investigates diet and nutrient risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia in a large population-based biracial community.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform longitudinal data analysis using statistical programs
2. Use SAS programs for analysis of nutrient-outcome associations
3. Write manuscripts for publication in scientific journals
4. Actively assist in grant application preparation and writing
5. Oversee the day to day organization of the different components of the project
6. Work closely with biostatistician, epidemiologist, nutritionist, statistical programmer, and data manager to ensure high quality analysis and manuscripts for scientific publication

Qualifications:

1. PhD or MD
2. Analysis background with experience on longitudinal dementia studies
3. Proficiency using computers
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills

https://rush.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_JobDetail.ASP?T=20081115165528&

Washington DC: Global Health Fellows Program, Orphans and Vulnerable Children Technical

Fellowship - Global Health Fellows Program - Orphans and Vulnerable Children Technical Advisor (Washington, DC) - The Advisor will provide assistance to missions, regional field offices, regional bureaus, cooperating agencies (CAs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), host country governments and NGOs, CBO and FBOs. The OVC Advisor will be part of an OVC team within the Office of HIV/AIDS under the technical guidance of the Sr. OVC Technical Advisor. As part of the OVC team, the Advisor will provide technical guidance to OHA contractors and CAs regarding technical work plans, activities, and research agendas. Additionally, the Advisor will interact with other offices, regional bureaus, other USG agencies, and international organizations to further advance the Agency's goals. Must be U.S. citizen/PR. Application deadline is Dec. 4, 2008. Additional information is available by logging onto: www.ghfp.net/recruitment.

2009 Postdoctoral ad Senior Research Associateship Programs, National Council of the National Academies

Research Associateship Programs - The National Council of the National Academies announces the 2009 Postdoctoral ad Senior Research Associateship Programs to be conducted on behalf of over 100 research laboratories throughout the U.S. representing nearly all U.S. government agencies with research facilities. The programs provide opportunities for Ph.D., Sc.D., or M.D. scientists and engineers of unusual promise and ability to perform research on problems largely of their own choosing, yet compatible with the research interests of the sponsoring laboratory. Many laboratories are open to both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. Annual applications deadlines are: Feb. 1; May 1; August 1; Nov. 1. Additional information is available by logging onto: www.national-academies.org/rap .

Connecticut: Pre-Doctoral Fellowships in Cancer Epidemiology, Yale University

Yale University – National Cancer Institute

*Pre-Doctoral Fellowships in Cancer Epidemiology*

*The Yale University – National Cancer Institute Partnership Training Program in cancer epidemiology is a unique training program that is accepting applications for student matriculation in September 2009. This program partners Yale University's School of Public Health (YSPH) with the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Epidemiology and
Genetics (DCEG). The program will support students (tuition plus stipend) while they train in modern methodologies for evaluating lifestyle determinants of human cancer risk, with an emphasis on nutritional, environmental, and occupational determinants, including their interactions with genetic factors. Pre-doctoral students selected into this unique training program will be jointly mentored by Yale investigators and NCI investigators. Students will receive didactic instruction at the Yale School of Public Health, as students in the Yale University Graduate School. Coursework will emphasize methods training in epidemiology and biostatistics, with content training in a variety of areas including cancer epidemiology, nutritional epidemiology, environmental / occupational epidemiology, molecular and genetic
epidemiology, and cancer biology. At the end of the didactic experience, students will take qualifying exams at Yale, and then prepare a dissertation prospectus. Dissertation research is conducted at the NCI in collaboration with Yale faculty, with access to an extensive
portfolio of research and resources available through the NCI DCEG. Yale University will award the Ph.D. upon successful completion of the program. Eligible applicants include U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents.

Please see http://publichealth.yale.edu/nci/index.html for more information about the training program including application instructions (deadline **December 15, 2008 for this cycle**). Applications from minority students are particularly encouraged.** *

New York City: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mental Health Services Research for Older Adults, Weill Cornell Medical College

NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship
Job Code: 1 POSTED: Nov 11
Salary: Open Location: New York
Employer: Weill Cornell Medical College
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Category: academic / research
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mental Health Services Research for Older Adults

Fellowship Director: Martha L. Bruce, PhD, MPH

Dr. Bruce is a Professor of Sociology in Psychiatry and Associate Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, and in the Clinical Epidemiology Program at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences. A sociologist and psychiatric epidemiologist, Dr. Bruce conducts community-based services research aimed at improving access to quality mental health among vulnerable older adults suffering from depression. Description of Program: This NIMH-funded (T32) two-year postdoctoral Research Training Program provides fellowship training in health services research for older adults with mental disorders. The program is designed for psychiatrists, medical physicians, psychologists, and social/behavioral scientists who are committed to becoming independently supported mental health services researchers. Fellows will spend two years: • working with expert faculty mentors in mental health services research and participating in ongoing research • participating in local and national seminars with Dartmouth University ( Director, Dr. Steven Bartels) and Washington University (Director, Dr. Jürgen Unützer) • participating in research presentations, and conferences for postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty in mental health services research • developing their own research projects/grants under the mentorship of Dr. Bruce and/or other core faculty members.

The program utilizes a productive faculty, the diverse patient population of the Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry, numerous community-based research sites , the training and research structures of the NIMH-funded (P30) Advanced Centers for Interventions and Services Research in Geriatric Psychiatry and a number of collaborating laboratories. For more information, go to: http://www.cornellpsychiatry.org/research/geriatric_psychiatry.html

The program provides rich opportunities for trainees to develop knowledge, skills, and experience for conducitng mental health services research for older adults in diverse community and health care settings.

NOTES: US Residents Only.
Additional Salary Information: Based on NIH guidelines

South Carolina: Postdoctoral Fellowship (marine research, including epidemiology), Medical University of South Carolina

Postdoctoral Fellowship
Medical University of South Carolina

Description
In the historic, coastal city of Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) offers a wide range of opportunities at the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in the state. Become part of this “world” of possibilities!

Typical Duties and Responsibilities: Training in the realm of marine research as it relates to human health.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Investigative molecular/computational marine research as it relates to human health.
Outreach and education through seminars, course development & implementation, and interaction with public health/policy agencies.

Minimum Training and Education:

Additional Knowledge, Skill and Ability Preferred: PhD in chemistry, molecular biology or mathematics including bioinformatics, epidemiology, modeling.

Location
Charleston, SC
Employment Type
Full Time
Categories
ADMINISTRATIVE JOBS, Academic administration, Research technicians / postdocs
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https://www.jobs.musc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=185458

Minnesota: Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cancer (cancer genetic epidemiology) - Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and College of Medicine

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cancer - Mayo Clinic
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Cancer - Mayo Clinic Cancer Center and College of Medicine

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota announces new postdoctoral positions in cancer genetics/cancer genetic epidemiology. Positions will be funded by the Mayo Cancer Genetic Epidemiology Training Program, which is supported by a grant from the National Cancer Institute, and are 3 years in duration. Mentoring will be provided by experienced faculty, including cancer genetic epidemiologists, statistical geneticists, cancer geneticists, bioinformaticians and clinical mentors. The goal of this training program is to develop a new cadre of scientists capable of combining laboratory based genetics and observational epidemiologic methods for developing independent careers that address cancer-related health issues, including prevention, detection, therapy and control. In addition to a stipend, the trainee will receive $15,000 per year for supplies. U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.

Located 80 miles southeast of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, the Mayo Clinic is well regarded for its cancer research which includes established resources such as the Rochester Epidemiology Project, and SPOREs in Prostate, Breast and Pancreatic cancers, Brain tumors, Lymphoma, and Myeloma. The NCI designated comprehensive Mayo Clinic Cancer Center (MCCC) provides extensive infrastructure support for patient oriented research, including biostatistical support and shared analytical resources supporting population science, and well-equipped laboratories and cores. Please visit
http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/mayo/research/cancercenter/ and
http://www.mayo.edu/ for more information.

Mayo offers an attractive benefit package. Salary is competitive, and will be determined by experience. Please send statement of interest and accomplishments, CV, and the names of three references to:

Gloria M. Petersen, Ph.D.
Director, Cancer Genetic Epidemiology Training Program
Mayo Clinic
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Phone: (507) 284-2896
Fax: (507) 266-2478
E-mail: schuh.melissa@mayo.edu

Mayo Foundation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and educator. Post-offer/pre-employment drug screening is required.

Rhode Island: Fellow, Cancer Research Training Program, Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Brown University and Miriam Hospital

Institution Brown Medical School
US Locations Providence, RI
Ad number 23442
Main Category Clinical Science
Specialty Behavioral & Preventive Medicine
Job Description

BROWN UNIVERSITY & THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL. TRANSDISCIPLINARY CANCER CONTROL RESEARCH CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, R25T. The goal of Brown's R25T Cancer Research Training Program, housed within the Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine is to train the next generation of physicians, psychologists, and public health behavioral and social scientists to become highly successful, independently funded researchers. The program combines the strengths of three major research programs at Brown University/Lifespan Academic Medical Center: Cancer Biology/Medical Oncology. 2. Behavioral/Preventive Medicine. 3. Public Health/Population Sciences. The program provides full salary support for up to three years with protected time and resources to develop independent research. Training is at the postdoctoral level-either as an initial postdoc or following an initial postdoc. Training in multiple disciplines is provided through a program of research experiences, co-mentoring, and didactics. Requirements: Research experience and solid background within a primary discipline (e.g., cancer biology, lifestyle risk factors, behavioral medicine, chemo-prevention, clinical trials epidemiology, health services). Recent doctoral level completion: M.D., Ph.D., Dr. P.H., Sc.D. or D.O. Desire to become an NIH-funded investigator. The major focus of the program is on cancer prevention and control using behavioral and population-based science. Studies at Brown aimed at reducing the cancer burden include basic mechanisms, translational clinical trials, and behavioral and population-based research. Efforts involve oncologists, epidemiologists, social and behavioral scientists, outcomes researchers, methodologists, policy researchers and biostatisticians. For more information or to apply, please visit our web site: http://www.lifespan.org/behavmed/cancertraining.htm or cantact: William Rakowski, Ph.D.; 401-863-3263 or william _rakowski@Brown.edu. The R25T program is funded by the National Cancer Institute and directed by William Rakowski, Ph.D. Co-directors: Vincent Mor, Ph.D. and Martin Weinstock, M.D. Director of Training and Education Programs, Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine: Justin Nash, Ph.D.

Texas: Postdoctoral Fellowships in Disparities and Addiction Research, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS.

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is accepting applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Disparities and Addiction Research (2-3 year appointments). Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in several NIH- and CDC-funded smoking and alcohol intervention, mechanism, health communication, and dissemination and implementation studies. Treatment approaches include using motivational enhancement therapies, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive behavioral approaches. Assessment approaches include ecological momentary assessments and implicit cognition. Health communication studies emphasize risk perception. Special populations of interest include Latinos, African Americans, low socioeconomic status individuals, pregnant/postpartum women, and women in general.

The program is designed to prepare Fellows for independent academic research careers. Fellows will have numerous publication and grant-writing opportunities, and will share in authorship and investigator status in a manner commensurate with their effort and responsibilities. Fellows will serve on project teams, implement research protocols, and oversee quality control and data management procedures. For interested candidates, there are opportunities to develop quantitative and statistical expertise. Fellows may also develop collaborative projects that can be used to further their own research interests. Salary is extremely competitive with excellent fringe benefits.

Qualifications include a doctoral degree or ABD in psychology, public health, communications, or other relevant social science. Experience with diverse populations, addiction, health disparities, communications, or quantitative methods is preferred, but not required. For psychologists seeking licensure, opportunities exist for obtaining postdoctoral hours and supervision.

The Department of Health Disparities Research provides unusually rich opportunities for behavioral research. An exceptional infrastructure and multidisciplinary opportunities in clinical and community settings are readily available. The M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is located within the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, with dynamic cultural and recreational resources and an affordable cost of living.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Application procedures: Email cover letter, curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for at least three professional/academic references to dwetter@mdanderson.org.

David W. Wetter, Ph.D.
UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Dept. of Health Disparities Research

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Atlanta, GA: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in STD Prevention, Division of STD Prevention, Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Employer: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Recruiter: Association for Prevention Teaching and Research
Location: Atlanta, GA, United States
Posted: November 06, 2008
Expires: January 08, 2009
Job Title: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in STD Prevention

Description:

Background/History:

The Division of STD Prevention (DSTD), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides national leadership through research, policy development, and support of effective services to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV infection) and the related complications such as enhanced HIV transmission, infertility, adverse outcomes of pregnancy, and reproductive tract cancer. The Division assists health departments, health-care providers and non-governmental organizations, and collaborates with other governmental entities through the development, syntheses, translation, and dissemination of timely, science-based information; the development of national goals and science-based policy; and the development and support of science-based programs that meet the needs of communities. DSTD accomplishes this mission through the provision of technical and financial support to 65 STD prevention programs nationwide; including the 50 states, 7 large cities, and 8 territories. STD prevention activities supported include disease surveillance, disease intervention (counseling and partner notification services), school and community based educations programs, and program relevant behavioral, epidemiologic, clinical, health services, and evaluation research. At the national level, DSTD supports technical assistance, laboratory, clinical, and program training, operational programs, policy coordination, guidelines development and prevention research.

Fellowship Assignment Description:

Several infectious disease and other sub-specialty postdoctoral fellowship programs in the United States emphasize sexually transmitted diseases in trainees' research experience and career development. However, the majority of these fellowships have emphasized microbiology, immunopathology, diagnosis and clinical management more than epidemiology, prevention, and service delivery. While the existing training programs have been successful in creating a national pool of superior academic investigators, with a few notable exceptions, trainees have either remained in an STD research setting or have moved out of the field altogether and have not assumed positions of leadership and responsibility in the field of STD services in state or local health departments. This STD prevention fellowship will emphasize epidemiology, behavioral science, health services research, and prevention of STDs. Under supervision and mentorship, fellows will pursue one or more research projects directly relevant to careers in public health, STD epidemiology, and prevention. Examples include research in provision of STD prevention services, research in STD/HIV interaction, analysis of traditional or innovative approaches to STD prevention and control such as partner notification or peer counseling; and behavioral intervention research.

The proposed fellowship's major component consists of research training that emphasizes STD epidemiology, behavioral sciences, prevention and/or service delivery at the Division of STD Prevention (DSTD), National Centers for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Required and/or Desired Skills and Knowledge:

This fellowship is a post-doctoral level experience. Applicants must have earned an MD, DO, PhD, DrPH, or equivalent degree. Preferred medical specialties include infectious diseases, OB/GYN, family medicine, adolescent medicine, preventive medicine or internal medicine. While the fellowship is primarily designed for individuals with medical training, non-medical post-doctoral candidates, including individuals trained in public health, epidemiology, or one of the behavioral sciences, health services research or nursing, are also eligible and may be considered.

Strong preference will be shown to applicants currently involved with a university-affiliated research component with an emphasis in one or more of the following as related to STD: epidemiology, behavioral science, prevention, and science delivery.

NOTE SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicant must provide three letters of recommendation. The personal essay should be one page, and outline career goals with particular emphasis on future involvement in STD prevention.

Expected Benefits:

The primary goal of this fellowship is to provide a training experience for individuals who, upon completion, can be appointed to universities, or state or local health department STD prevention programs. This is critical to developing/ reshaping a balanced STD prevention focus into the next century. The individual fellow will be assigned specific program-relevant research during the fellowship. This unique experience will help to develop a cadre of experts in STD prevention with an understanding of the public health system in this nation, and who will be able to address STD prevention needs across public and private sectors.

Period of Assignment:

The term of each Fellowship is one year, with the possibility of a one year renewal, for a total of two years maximum, and is anticipated to be completed entirely at the Centers for Disease Control's National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Division of STD Prevention (DSTD) in Atlanta, GA. DSTD maintains projects in other geographic locations in the continental US and, upon identification and availability of a suitable project, may instead choose to sponsor one or more of the fellowships at an alternate geographic site(s), to be determined at the discretion of the DSTD. Fellows will be informed within 6-8 weeks prior to their expected start-date as to the location of their assignment.

To apply: The complete application package including the fellowship descriptions, additional information and the application can be found on our website at http://aptrweb.org/prof_dev/fellowships_PMFP.html. Once at this page select "Download Request for Applications" to view the complete application package as a pdf. document.
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Recruiter:

The Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR) is the professional organization for the academic medical and public health community dedicated to prevention research and interprofessional education.

APTR advances population-based and public health education, research and service by linking and supporting members from across the academic prevention community. By advancing interprofessional education and prevention research we aim to redefine how we educate the health professions workforce.

Job Type: Postdoctoral researcher
Sector: National lab / Government
Website: http://aptrweb.org
Salary: stipend of $46,500 + travel and allowance funds
Hours: Full time

Minneapolis, Minnesota: Post-doctoral Fellow (disparities, smoking cessation, obesity, CVD, cancer prevention/control), University of Minnesota

Post-doctoral Fellow
Job Code: 158879 POSTED: Oct 24
Salary: Open Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employer: University of Minnesota
Type: Fellowship - Experienced
Category: academic / research

Description
The Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School has up to two post-doctoral research fellowship positions in: health disparities, nicotine dependence/smoking cessation, obesity/weight loss, cardiovascular disease, or cancer prevention and control. Eligible candidates should have a doctoral degree in behavioral science, health education, health services research, sociology, anthropology, psychology, health communication, or a related discipline. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and strong training in applied research. The primary responsibility of the post-doctoral fellow will be to assist in building active programs of research.

The fellowship provides exceptional mentored training with an opportunity to develop research skills and collaborate with a dynamic, federally funded, multi-disciplinary team of investigators including psychologists, physicians, epidemiologists, and statisticians. The position will offer a 2-3 year appointment with a flexible start date, competitive salary, excellent resources for career development, and liberal benefits. The fellowship can be tailored to suit the individual’s training requirements with opportunities for teaching experience, clinical work, authorship on relevant manuscripts, collaborative grant writing experience, independent grant submission, and funding to obtain an MPH or MS in Clinical Research. There is also ample support for conference travel and other training experiences. The postdoctoral fellow will receive primary mentorship from Dr. Jasjit S. Ahluwalia and work closely with Drs. Larry An, Janet Thomas, Kolawole Okuyemi, and Carla Berg.

The University of Minnesota (UMN) is one of the most comprehensive public universities in the United States and ranks among the most prestigious. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are vibrant communities, combining the best of metropolitan living with the beauty and peace of natural surroundings. With more than 136,000 acres of parkland and 950 lakes in the metro area alone, the Twin Cities also boast exciting urban living with its wide selection of cultural and entertainment offerings, including public museums, historic theaters, music and arts festivals, and professional sports teams.

If interested, submit your letter of intent, CV, and three letters of reference addressed to Jasjit S. Ahluwalia, MD, MPH, MS to the University of Minnesota Employment web site: employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=76924. For more information, please contact LISA ALDRICH (lald