NIH: Neuroepidemiology

Neuroepidemiology

Dr. Honglei Chen

Entry ID: PD-3862

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship under the direction of Dr. Honglei Chen, in the Epidemiology Branch at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. NIEHS and the Epidemiology Branch have received national recognition of our trainee programs. In 2004-6, The Scientist listed NIEHS among the Top 5 places for postdoctoral training. The EB was singled out by Science as having one of the nation's top mentors, in a survey of factors critical to postdoctoral trainee success. EB investigators are leaders in the scientific community, with past Presidents of the American College of Epidemiology, American Epidemiological Society, Society for Epidemiologic Research, and Society for Pediatric Epidemiologic Research; as well as Editors of the American Journal of Epidemiology, Epidemiology, and Pediatric Epidemiology. This stimulating environment presents excellent opportunities for young scientists developing their research careers.

Fellowship training is under the supervision of NIEHS senior scientists. Fellows choose 2 advisors—a primary research advisor and a career mentor—from among senior Branch or Division scientists. Fellows gain experience with interdisciplinary and/or multicenter collaborations, and by participating in career development activities. Previous trainees have gone on to positions with schools of public health and medicine, NIH, CDC, NIOSH, and industry.
To read about Dr. Chen's research interests and ongoing studies, please visit the NIEHS Epidemiology Web site, http://dir.niehs.nih.gov/direb/.
Applicants must have a doctoral degree (or be near completion) in epidemiology or a related field, or an M.D. plus epidemiology experience or training (e.g., an M.P.H.). Training or knowledge in population genetics is also desired. Highly competitive stipends are determined by degree(s) and years of relevant postdoctoral experience; annual increases are available. Medical insurance is provided, and visa assistance is available for international applicants. Appointments are for up to 5 years.

Applicants should submit: Letter describing areas of research interestCurriculum vitae with bibliographyCopies of 1 or 2 recent publicationsContact information for 3 individuals serving as references. To apply, send application materials by e-mail to Paula S. Juras, Ph.D., at juras@niehs.nih.gov or by post mail to:

Paula S Juras, Ph.D.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
111 TW Alexander Drive,
Rall A357
Research Triangle Park NC 27709
U.S.A.

For more information about fellows at NIEHS, visit the NIEHS Office of Fellows’ Career Development Web site, http://www.niehs.nih.gov/ofcd/.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
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