Seattle, WA: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (cancer epidemiology), Program in Epidemiology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Job Title: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Job ID: 21295
Location: FHCRC
(reposted: 6/13/2008)

Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center’s four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference.
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Responsibilities
The Program in Epidemiology of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center conducts a wide range of studies to identify physical, chemical, and infectious agents; behavioral and host characteristics; and heritable factors that influence a person’s chances of developing cancer and to assess the impact of these factors on the cancer burden in human populations. Additional studies are designed to identify factors that influence cancer patients’ survival and their quality of life. The investigators and project within the Program also provide rich training opportunities for graduate students enrolled in the Epidemiology Department of the University of Washington’s School of Public Health and Community Medicine. Themes to research conducted within the Program in Epidemiology are the use of population-based study designs and the involvement of multi-disciplinary research teams.

The Program invites applications for two postdoctoral fellowship positions to work with faculty at the FHCRC and University of Washington in the design, conduct, and analysis of cancer epidemiology studies. Fellowships can be renewed annually for up to three years’ duration.
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Qualifications
The candidate must hold an M.D. or doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, genetics, or a related field and be a US citizen or resident alien. Strong communication and analytic skills, including knowledge of SAS and/or STATA are necessary. This is NOT a bench research position.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled.
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Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule
Full time position
Salary based on NIH scale + excellent benefits
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Other Information
This is position no. 21295.
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How To Apply
To apply for this position, please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three professional references to:

Käthe Watanabe
Human Resources Specialist
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Human Resources, J1-105
P.O. Box 19024
Seattle, WA 98109-1024
Email: kwatanab@fhcrc.org
Fax: 206-667-4051
Web site: http://www.fhcrc.org
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.