NIH/National Cancer Institute: Postdoctoral Fellow: Methods for Epidemiology and Genetics Studies

Postdoc: Methods for Epidemiology and Genetics Studies
Employer: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Location: Bethesda, MD, United States

Description:
The best research topics in statistical methods for design and analysis of epidemiologic studies are motivated by substantive studies. I am looking for a postdoc who is interested in participating in substantive research in epidemiology, including genetic and molecular epidemiology, and has the background to identify and investigate the key methodologic problem faced in these research areas.

The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics offers a wide range of opportunities for involvement in projects. For example, I play a key role on a number of exciting substantive projects, including several genome-wide association studies, cohort and case-control studies that address questions related to prevention and etiology of disease and to clinical practice, and a randomized trial of a vaccine against human papillomavirus. Each project raises methodologic questions that are challenging and important beyond the specific application. Solving these problems in a way that will improve the science or lead to improved public health can be fun, worthwhile, and professionally rewarding.

In addition to strong quantitative skills, this position requires either solid statistical training or knowledge of methods for epidemiologic studies or genetic association studies.

This position is subject to a background investigation.

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.
Please note: There is a limit on the number of postdoctoral fellowship applications one may submit through the NIH site. Individuals may submit up to ten (10) applications per 12-month period. Each application one submits counts toward his/her total; there is no way to "retract" an application once it is submitted. For these reasons, the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) urges each would-be applicant to be discriminating when choosing to apply for a fellowship.

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Reference code: PD-4130

About the Employer:
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. Specifically, the Institute:

Supports and coordinates research projects conducted by universities, hospitals, research foundations, and businesses throughout this country and abroad through research grants and cooperative agreements.
Conducts research in its own laboratories and clinics.
Supports education and training in fundamental sciences and clinical disciplines for participation in basic and clinical research programs and treatment programs relating to cancer through career awards, training grants, and fellowships.
Supports research projects in cancer control.
Supports a national network of cancer centers.
Collaborates with voluntary organizations and other national and foreign institutions engaged in cancer research and training activities.
Encourages and coordinates cancer research by industrial concerns where such concerns evidence a particular capability for programmatic research.
Collects and disseminates information on cancer.
Supports construction of laboratories, clinics, and related facilities necessary for cancer research through the award of construction grants.

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