NCI/NIH: Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Fellowship, Health Promotion Research Branch, National Cancer Institute

Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Fellowship in the Health Promotion Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, is pleased to invite applications from qualified candidates for a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA), with an emphasis on health promotion research. The CRTA appointment is a one- or two-year position with the Health Promotion Research Branch (HPRB), Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences of the National Cancer Institute ([ http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/hprb ]http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/hprb).

This is a full-time position within the Health Promotion Research Branch

(HPRB) of the Behavioral Research Program in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) of the National Cancer Institute and will be based in their Rockville, Maryland office. The position will allow the applicant to interact with a large number of scientists representing the disciplines of nutrition, behavioral sciences, obesity prevention, skin cancer prevention, and other disciplines within public health, at the NCI, the NIH and at institutions around the country.

The Cancer Research Training Award provides an outstanding opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in health promotion and cancer control to gain experience working as an extramural behavioral scientist at the National Cancer Institute.

Position Description

The trainee will function as a member of the HPRB and work directly with HPRB scientists on projects related to the HPRB mission. Areas of research include obesity prevention, nutrition and physical activity intervention and assessment, skin cancer prevention (sun protection and sun exposure research), and health disparities issues. Day-to-day activities might include conducting literature reviews; performing data analyses and preparing scientific manuscripts; aiding in the development of Program Announcements or other initiatives; analyzing the HPRB research portfolio; participating in HPRB meetings; and attending lectures or other training opportunities sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.

Additionally, the trainee may have opportunities to initiate and develop his or her own projects, as well as work with other scientific staff at the National Cancer Institute and other Institutes/Centers at the National Institutes of Health.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in public health, health promotion,

behavioral sciences, nutrition, health psychology, or a related discipline

• A strong interest in health promotion specifically focused in primary

prevention and nutrition, obesity prevention, health disparities research and/or skin cancer prevention.

• Experience conducting research or serving as a research assistant on

a scientific project

• Excellent organizational, planning, writing, and project management

skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• The ability to work independently and on research teams

• Data management skills (proficiency with EXCEL and statistical

software packages is preferred)



Application Requirements

• A cover email message/letter and contact information with an

explanation of your interest and experience in health promotion research, specifically within the areas of nutrition, obesity prevention, or skin cancer prevention. If you are interested in health disparities research, please indicate that as well. Include a statement explaining how you see the CRTA position furthering your career goals. Please provide your earliest possible start date

• Two letters of reference from supervisors or professors signed and on

letterhead with email addresses and phone numbers included. If signed letters are unavailable electronically, an initial unsigned version is acceptable with the remainder of the application packer; however, a signed copy must follow by mail to the address below

• CV or resume

• Graduate transcripts. If an official transcript is unavailable

electronically, an unofficial transcript is acceptable with the remainder of the application packer; however, an official transcript must follow by mail to the address below

• Must be a US citizen or resident alien.



Stipend and Benefits

The trainee stipend is commensurate with education and experience. The stipend range for a trainee with a doctoral degree is $44,300 – 56,900, depending on years of relevant post-doctoral experience. Health benefits are available. Some flexibility on work hours will be allowed.

Participation in conferences and continued training is encouraged.

Start Date

The CRTA start date is negotiable.


Application Deadline

Applications must be received by March 3rd, 2008.

Inquiries and Mailing Address

For further information about the CRTA position, contact:

Amy Lazarus Yaroch, PhD

Health Promotion Research Branch

Behavioral Research Program

Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences

6130 Executive Blvd.

EPN 4074 MSC 7335

Bethesda, MD 20892-7335

yarocha@mail.nih.gov


DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.