Montreal: Postdoctoral Position in Perinatal Epidemiology at Sainte-Justine Hospital, University of Montreal

University of Montreal, Sainte-Justine Hospital

Postdoctoral Position in Perinatal Epidemiology

 

The Perinatal Research Unit at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sainte-Justine Hospital, U of Montreal is one of the leading perinatal research group in North America, with multiple ongoing ongoing research projects funded by various agencies.  We are looking for a postdoctoral candidate in ongoing perinatal epi. research projects funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research: a) Oxidative stress, fetal growth and programming of the metabolic syndrome; or b) community characteristics and birth outcomes among aboriginal women. Candidates will be expected to assist in CIHR-funded project research activities, and may also have the opportunity to participate in other projects or novel research proposal developments in funding competitions.

 

Eligibility: Candidates must have received her/his MD or PhD degree in related areas in the last 3 years, or expected to receive a PhD within 6 months, and must have at least three first-authored publications in the areas of perinatal epidemiology, fetal and infant growth, pregnancy complications and birth outcomes, obesity and the metabolic syndrome. Other credentials of ability in epidemiologic research are preferred. This is an one-year position, with potential for renewal dependent on his/her success in peer-reviewed fellowship competitions (CIHR, etc.) and/or availability of research funds. Priorities to Canadian candidates.  Position available immediately. Interested candidates please e-mail your CV, and contact info. for at least one reference (Only will be requested if the application will be considered with the knowledge of the applicant).         

 

Deadline: June 18, 2007  

 

Recruiter:

Dr. Zhong-Cheng LUO
R-4986A, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sainte-Justine Hospital,

3175, Cote-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3T 1C5

E-mail: zhong-cheng.luo@recherche-ste-justine.qc.ca

UK: Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund Senior Research Fellowship

The Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund
Senior Research Fellowship

The Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund invites applications from outstanding biomedical scientists for a five-year senior research fellowship to study any aspect of leukaemia. The research will typically address one or more questions relating to the epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis or treatment of leukaemia or a closely allied malignancy. Applicants may be of any nationality and should intend to work in an appropriate institution in the UK. The appointment will be made on either clinical or non-clinical payscales as appropriate, and will normally be taken up within 6 months of the award. The fellowship will cover the cost of salaries for five years for the fellow and may support up to two assistants together with costs of laboratory consumables but will not contribute to departmental overheads.

The application (by electronic mail as well as one hard copy) should be received on or before 4 May 2007. It must include a scientific proposal of up to 10 single-spaced pages (excluding references, costings and CV), and a statement from the departmental chairman or laboratory director that he/she is prepared to make available all appropriate facilities if the applicant is successful.

Further information can be obtained from the website
http://www.kklf.org.uk
or contact

THE KAY KENDALL LEUKAEMIA FUND
Allington House (1st Floor), 150 Victoria Street
London SW1E 5AE
Telephone: 020 7410 0330,
e.mail info@kklf.org.uk

Canada: Canadian Blood Services - Postdoctoral Fellowships

CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES - Postdoctoral Fellowships

Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is accepting applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships (PDF) to work with our affiliated Research & Development groups across Canada. CBS has active research programs within transfusion science emphasizing platelets, stem cells, plasma proteins, infectious disease, epidemiology and clinical transfusion practice. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree and a strong research background. This two-year award includes a salary and research allowance, and the possibility of a one-year renewal. Candidates must select and contact a CBS affiliated scientist to serve as the Postdoctoral Fellowship supervisor. CBS also supports a Graduate Fellowship Program and a Summer Internship Program. Information, forms and a list of CBS affiliated scientists are available at http://www.blood.ca and from

The R&D Office
(elaine.konecny@blood.ca),
Canadian Blood Services,
Research & Development,
1800 Alta Vista Drive,
Ottawa,
Ontario, K1G 4J5, Canada.

Please note that the 2007 campaign will not accept Online applications. Candidates are encouraged to respond by hard copy.

PDF Application deadline: July 5, 2007

Online Ref: 96132 : Postdoctoral Fellowships

Italy: Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Microbial Genomics, University of Trento

Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Microbial Genomics, University of Trento

A postdoctoral fellow position in microbial genomics will be available in the establishing Centre for Integrative Biology at the University of Trento. The successful applicant will perform a comparative genomics study of the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis patients, with a focus on virulence determinants. The research topics include molecular epidemiology, comparative and functional genomics, construction and analysis of oligonucleotide microarrays, and the integration of genomic data in a systems biology approach.

Requirements:
Molecular biologists / microbiologists who are just completing a post-doc are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a PhD with training in molecular microbiology. Experience with pathogenic bacteria, bioinformatics, and genomic data is desired. Applicants should submit a CV, a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests and the names and contact information for two referees to Dr. Olivier Jousson at jousson@science.unitn.it.

Contact:
Olivier Jousson
University of Trento, Faculty of Science, Via Sommarive 14
Povo (Trento), Italy 38100
Phone: +39 0461882933

Texas: GI TRANSLATIONAL BIOLOGY Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions, including epidemiology

Baylor College of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

GI TRANSLATIONAL BIOLOGY: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITIONS

Join an interdisciplinary postdoctoral fellowship program in translational aspects of genetics, development, molecular biology, disorders and therapies of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. Program goals are to attract both Ph.D. and M.D. candidates to these fields and to provide training in state-of-the-art research techniques. Fellowships are for two years and are funded by an NIH Institutional Training Grant. Specific mentors and areas of interest are listed below. Further details of research activities can be provided upon request.

• Hashem B. El-Serag, M.D., MPH Clinical epidemiology and outcomes of GI and liver disorders
• Arthur L. Beaudet, M.D. Prader-Willi Syndrome and obesity; hepatocyte gene therapy
• Molly S. Bray, Ph.D. Genetics of obesity and response to treatment; circadian rhythms and obesity
• Douglas G. Burrin, Ph.D. Nutritional and hormonal regulation of neonatal intestinal growth and function
• Lawrence C. Chan, M.D. D.Sc. Obesity, diabetes and liver-directed gene therapy
• Margaret E. Conner, Ph.D. Pathogenesis and immunity of intestinal viral infections and intestinal intussusception
• Gretchen J. Darlington, Ph.D. Liver response to inflammation; Liver stem cells; Aging liver biology
• Mary K. Estes, Ph.D. Gastrointestinal virus-cell interactions, pathogenesis and immunity
• Susan J. Henning, Ph.D. Regulation of intestinal development; Stem cell therapies for intestinal disease
• Saul J. Karpen, M.D., Ph.D. Basic and translational research into the molecular adaptation to cholestasis
• Lenard M. Lichtenberger, Ph.D. Regulation of GI barrier function in health and disease (e.g. IBD and NEC)
• David D. Moore, Ph.D. Metabolic regulation by nuclear receptors
• Robert J. Shulman, M.D. Development and adaptation of the gastrointestinal tract; Recurrent abdominal pain in children
• Betty L. Slagle, Ph.D. Hepatitis B virus pathogenesis
• C. Wayne Smith, M.D. Adhesive mechanisms in acute inflammation
• Sundararajah Thevananther, Ph.D. Role of purinergic signaling in hepatocellular fuction
• James Versalovic, M.D., Ph.D.Immunoprobiotics and intestinal microbiology
• Huda Y. Zoghbi, M.D. Molecular genetic approaches to cell specification and degeneration

Minorities are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for Training Grant support, applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Interested persons should complete the application form which can be found at http://www.bcm.edu/pda/nih-app/ One position is available for appointment between 1/1/07-6/30/07. The deadline for receipt of applications is 3/15/07, but early application is encouraged as we have a rolling review/admissions policy. Questions may be directed to:

Susan J. Henning, Ph.D., Program Director
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Department of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX 77030
Or e-mail to: shenning@bcm.tmc.edu

Contact:
SUSAN HENNING
ONE BAYLOR PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Phone: 832-824-3812
Fax: 832-825-3811

UK: Leukemia Epidemiology Intermediate Research Fellowship

The Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund
Intermediate Research Fellowship

THE KAY KENDALL LEUKAEMIA FUND

INTERMEDIATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

The Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund invites applications from outstanding biomedical scientists for a four-year intermediate research fellowship to study any aspect of leukaemia. The research will typically address one or more questions relating to the epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis or treatment of leukaemia or a closely allied malignancy. Applicants may be of any nationality and should intend to work for at least part of the fellowship in an appropriate institution in the UK. The appointment will be made on either clinical or non-clinical payscales as appropriate, and will normally be taken up within 6 months of the award. The fellowship will cover the cost of salaries for four years for the fellow and may support one assistant together with costs of laboratory consumables but will not contribute to departmental overheads.

The application (by electronic mail as well as one hard copy) should be received on or before 4 May 2007. It must include a scientific proposal of up to 6 single-spaced pages (excluding references, costings and CV), and a statement from the departmental chairman or laboratory director that he/she is prepared to make available all appropriate facilities if the applicant is successful.

Further information can be obtained from the website

http://www.kklf.org.uk or contact

THE KAY KENDALL LEUKAEMIA FUND
Allington House (1st Floor), 150 Victoria Street
London SW1E 5AE
Telephone: 020 7410 0330,
e.mail info@kklf.org.uk

Print Ref: 96558R : Intermediate Research Fellowship

UK: Epidemiology of Foot and Mouth Disease Virus - Senior Postdoctoral Scientist

Institute for Animal Health
Senior Postdoctoral Scientist

The Institute for Animal Health is a world-leading centre of excellence for research on infectious diseases of livestock sponsored by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Our research is focused on understanding the intimate interactions between pathogens and their hosts, with a view to developing improved strategies to control, prevent or limit Infections.

Foot-and-mouth disease virus:

Senior Postdoctoral Scientist – Epidemiology

Ref: 07P0003

£29,000 to £33,450 + Benefits

Pirbright

In one of these pivotal roles, you will participate in a cross-divisional programme to produce new recombinant Foot-and-mouth disease vaccines, as you focus on expressing FMDV structural proteins and viral proteases responsible for viral protein processing. You will enjoy an extremely high profile, as we will encourage you to present your work at domestic and International meetings, publish your data as papers in referred scientific journals and apply for competitive grants from a variety of funding sources.

To join us, you will require first and second degrees (BSc and PhD or equivalent) in molecular biology or a related area, backed by sound experience of cloning and expressing proteins in eukaryotic expression vectors, including viral vectors. Good molecular techniques and experience in the use of software to analyse sequence data are essential, and you will ideally be familiar with working in containment (SAPO 4) and with work on RNA viruses.

Annual leave is 27 days on appointment plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays. The pension scheme is analogous to the Civil Service scheme, with a nominal contribution from employees.

For additional details please see http://www.iah.bbsrc.ac.uk

Closing date: 23rd March 2007.

Further details and an application form are available from:

Human Resources,
Institute for Animal Health,
Pirbright Laboratory,
Ash Road, Pirbright,
Surrey GU24 ONF
(tel: 01483 232441;
e-mail: pirbright.hr@bbsrc.ac.uk)
quoting the appropriate reference number.

http://www.iah.bbsrc.ac.uk
IAH is an equal opportunities employer

Atlanta: Diabetes Chronic Diseases Global Health & Epidemiology Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions

Postdoctoral Fellowship(s) Positions in Diabetes/Chronic Diseases Global Health & Epidemiology

 

POST-DOCTORAL position(s) available immediately for 2 years, with possibility of renewal, at the Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, Atlanta,, to work with Dr. K.M. Venkat Narayan, Hubert Professor of Global Health & Epidemiology. 

 

We are seeking candidates with either one of the following backgrounds: (1) a medical degree or doctoral degree in epidemiology or nutrition with substantive knowledge of diabetes, obesity, nutrition, or vascular diseases; or (2) doctoral degree in demography, economics, sociology or psychology with interest in global migration and health.

 

Strong quantitative ability, English writing & verbal skills, inter-disciplinary attitude, and creative ability are desirable.  The position will involve designing and developing innovative large observational and intervention studies of chronic diseases, preparing study protocols, participating in research, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Exciting scientific challenges and opportunities for career progression are available for motivated, high quality candidates.

 

Send cover letter, statement of research experience, curriculum vitae, and three references to Ms. Ruffina Washington, Administrative Assistant, Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, NE, Room 732A, Atlanta, Georgia 30322  USA. Email: rusher@emory.edu

 

Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Chicago: Cancer and Genetic Epidemiology Postdoctoral Positions

The University of Chicago

Postdoctoral Positions in Cancer Epidemiology and Genetic Epidemiology

The Department of Health Studies and Cancer Research Center at the University of Chicago jointly seek candidates for two or more fully-funded postdoctoral fellow/scholar positions in the areas of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetic Epidemiology. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in epidemiology or an MD with training in epidemiology. Successful candidates are expected to work on several integrated genomic epidemiology studies (array-based genome wide association, gene expression and copy number variation studies as well as candidate gene/haplotype based studies) of breast cancer and other cancer and precancerous conditions.

The University of Chicago offers outstanding training opportunities for multidisciplinary Cancer and Genetic Epidemiology research by providing state of the art research resources encompassing: large number of faculties involved in epidemiological, molecular and statistical aspects of genomic and gene-environment research, access to high throughput genomic facilities and related biostatistical/bioinformatics support; and clinical data/biospecimen repositories from multiethnic populations.

Please send a letter including a statement of future research goals, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three references to: Dr. Habibul Ahsan; The University of Chicago Medical Center; 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2007; Chicago, IL 60637 or e-mail the information to epijobs@health.bsd.uchicago.edu . Application review will begin immediately but will continue until positions are filled.

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

St. Jude: Biostatistics Postdoctoral Research Associate

Title: Biostatistics: Deo Srivastava, PhD
Requisition Number: 5321

Description:

Postdoctoral Research Associate available in the Department of Biostatistics at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. PostDoc will continue statistical methodological research and collaborate with pre-clinical and clinical investigators. Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Statistics is required and reappointment for a second and third year is possible depending upon performance and mutual interest.
Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and be proficient in computing.

Supplemental Application Requirements
Mail Postdoc Application: No
Letter of Interest Required: Yes
Curriculum Vitae Required: Yes
Description of Research Interests Required: No
3 letters of recommendation Required: Yes
Outline of Past Accomplishments Required: No
Outline of Career Aspirations Required: No

Contact Information:

Applicants must complete the online application. Also send a letter of interest, CV, and three reference letters to:

Dr. Deo Kumar Srivastava
Member, St. Jude Faculty
Dept. of Biostatistics
Room 6033, MS 768
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
332 N. Lauderdale
Memphis, TN 38105-2794 USA
Email: kumar.srivastava@stjude.org

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St. Jude: Behavioral Cancer Epidemiology Postdoctoral Training Program

Title: Epidemiology & Cancer Control: Lisa Klesges, PhD
Requisition Number: 5280

Description:

The Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN invites applicants for the behavioral track of a post-doctoral research training program in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention. The 2-year position offers individualized research training in ongoing research programs, including the option to complete a Master of Science in epidemiology. Fellows will have the opportunity to conduct research leading to scientific publications and grant applications with nationally recognized faculty members in behavioral epidemiology, health promotion, and behavioral medicine topics such as obesity, physical activity, and tobacco use, in particular among pediatric cancer survivors.

Requirements:
Applicants must hold a doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, EdD) at time of application.

Supplemental Application Requirements
Mail Postdoc Application: No
Letter of Interest Required: No
Curriculum Vitae Required: Yes
Description of Research Interests Required: No
3 letters of recommendation Required: Yes
Outline of Past Accomplishments Required: No
Outline of Career Aspirations Required: No

Contact Information:

Interested candidates should complete the online application and submit a cover letter, CV and three letters of reference to: Lisa Klesges, PhD, c/o Dawn Silcott, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, MS-735, 332 N Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 lisa.klesges@stjude.org

(However, please check with the investigator first whether the position is still open and currently unfilled)

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St. Jude: Cancer Epidemiology Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Title: Epidemiology & Cancer Control: Les Robison, PhD
Requisition Number: 4019

Description:

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cancer Epidemiology.

The newly formed Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Cancer Center in Memphis invites applications for a cancer epidemiology postdoctoral research training program in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention.

This 2-year position offers individualized research training in on-going research programs, including the option for those without formal epidemiology training to complete a Masters of Science in Epidemiology. Fellows will have the opportunity to conduct research leading to scientific publications with nationally recognized faculty members in etiology of childhood cancer, cancer survivorship, and international epidemiology of childhood cancers.
Requirements:

Applicants must hold a doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, ScD) at time of application. They should have excellent quantitative, written and verbal skills and evidence of research scholarship.

Supplemental Application Requirements
Mail Postdoc Application: No
Letter of Interest Required: Yes
Curriculum Vitae Required: Yes
Description of Research Interests Required: No
3 letters of recommendation Required: Yes
Outline of Past Accomplishments Required: No
Outline of Career Aspirations Required: No

Contact Information:

Candidates interested in the program should submit a cover letter, CV, and three letters of reference to: Leslie Robison, PhD, c/o: Barbara Cruchon, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, MS# 735, 332 North Lauderdale Street, Memphis, TN 38105. leslie.robison@st.jude.org

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McGill: Tuberculosis Epidemiology Postdoctoral Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tuberculosis Epidemiology

TB Research in Montreal

McGill University is Canada's leading research university, ranked as one of the top 25 universities in the world. McGill has a large, active, diverse research group on tuberculosis, encompassing several disciplines, including epidemiology, clinical research, public health, genomics, diagnostics, molecular epi, health economics, modeling, geography, sociology and international health. Members of the research group have a strong track record for innovative biomedical, clinical, epidemiologic and social research. The TB research group is funded by a number of sources e.g., Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Fonds de la recherche en santé du Québec (FRSQ), and other public and private agencies. More information about the TB group can be found at http://www.meakins.mcgill.ca/respepi/ and http://molepi.mcgill.ca/

Applications are invited from recent PhD or MD graduates for a one year, full-time fellowship, starting Feb or March 2007. The salary range is $36,000 - $42,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and research experience. Extended Health and Dental Insurance will be made available through the Post-Graduate Student’s Society. Depending on availability of funding, the fellowship may be extended by another year.

Eligibility and requirements

Applicants will have:

 a MD (with relevant specialization) or PhD degree with a background in epidemiology, clinical research, respiratory research, infectious diseases or public health
 an excellent academic record, with good quantitative, verbal and communication skills
 research experience, especially in tuberculosis, infectious diseases, or respiratory research (research experience in tuberculosis is highly desirable)
 experience with statistical software such as STATA, R, or SAS
 a beginning record of publication
 and a research program development plan that would be highly competitive in provincial and national funding competitions for postdoctoral awards.


Responsibilities

The postdoctoral fellow will function as a junior investigator, participating fully in research and related scholarly activities and would be encouraged to apply for independent salary and research funding. The fellow would participate in ongoing research projects, help coordinate specific TB research projects (see below), coordinate IRB/ethics submissions, assist in data management & analysis, prepare manuscripts, and assist in writing grant proposals. In particular, the fellow will help coordinate and manage two grant-funded research projects:

1. A project entitled “Validation of interferon-gamma assay for the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection in health care workers.” This project, funded by an operating grant from the CIHR, aims to evaluate the performance of a whole-blood IFN-g assay among healthcare workers who undergo serial testing at the McGill University Health Centre.
2. A project entitled “Tuberculosis contact investigation in Montreal: comparison of T cell based interferon-g assays with the tuberculin skin test.” This project, funded by the MUHC Research Institute (Pilot Project grant), and a CIHR Research Resource Grant, will involve household contact investigations in Montreal, comparing the performance of three diagnostic tests for TB infection.

Application procedures

Interested applicants should submit an application via email, consisting of a cover letter including a statement of research interests and prior research experience, Curriculum Vitae, contact information of 2 referees, along with 3 writing samples (i.e. publications) to:

Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Occupational Health
Medical Scientist, Divisions of Respiratory Medicine and Infectious Diseases, MUHC
1020 Pine Avenue West
Montreal, Canada H3A 1A2
Tel: 514-398-5422
Fax: 514-398-4503
Mobile: 514-952-6604
Email: madhukar.pai@mcgill.ca
Epi-biostat: http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat/
Resp-epi: http://www.meakins.mcgill.ca/respepi/Pai.htm

Please contact Dr. Pai (via email) for further information. This position will be advertised until a suitable candidate is identified. Information on postdoctoral fellowship regulations, including information on healthcare and benefits, at McGill University is available at: http://www.mcgill.ca/gps/postdoc/

NOTE: Fluency in English is required, and fluency in French is desirable. According to McGill University guidelines, individuals who have completed a Ph.D. degree or a Medical Specialist Diploma over 5 years ago cannot hold a postdoctoral award.

Tufts: Postdoc in health services research

Post Doctoral Fellow

General Summary:
A Post Doctoral position is available to work with Dr. Peter Neumann in the Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health (CEVR) at the Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies. CEVR is focused on issues pertaining to value, cost-effectiveness, and risk in health care decisions. The work encompasses formal cost-effectiveness analysis and related techniques, as well as policy research and analysis pertaining to resource allocation. The successful candidate will have recently completed, or be projected to complete, graduate studies in a Ph.D. program with a strong research record in health policy, health economics, decision science and/or related field. The fellow will participate in analyses of published/collected data, writing of manuscripts for publication, and preparation of grant proposals. Experience in statistical programming, data management or modeling is highly desirable. Excellent technical, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, and an ability to work independently is necessary. This is a one year funded position, with option to renew for a second year upon mutual agreement.

Principal Duties and Essential Functions:
The fellow will participate in analyses of published/collected data, writing of manuscripts for publication, and preparation of grant proposals.

Job Requirements:
The successful candidate will have recently completed, or be projected to complete, graduate studies in a Ph.D. program with a strong research record in health policy, health economics, decision science and/or related field.

Job Knowledge and Skills:
Experience in statistical programming, data management or modeling is highly desirable. Excellent technical, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, and an ability to work independently is necessary.

Education:
Ph.D. in health policy, health economics, decision science and/or related field.

Experience:
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Interested Candidates, Please contact Liz Petitpas 617.636.2221
http://www.tufts-nemc.org/icrhps/employ/employ.asp#208a

Ohio State: Biostatistics Post-Doctoral Fellow

Post-Doctoral Fellow

The Division of Biostatistics at The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Public Health (http://sph.osu.edu/index.cfm) invites applications for Post-doctoral Fellows.

All applicants must have a PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics. Candidates should also have excellent communication skills.

All applicants should provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references.

Processing of applicants will continue until the position is filled. Women and other under represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Please send application materials to:

Mei-Ling Ting Lee, Ph.D.
Chair, Division of Biostatistics
College of Public Health
The Ohio State University
B122 Starling-Loving Hall
320 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
meiling@sph.osu.edu

An EEO/AA employer. To build a diverse workforce, The Ohio State University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.

NHLBI/NIH: Epigenetics and Epigenomics postdoctoral training

Epigenetics and Epigenomics
Dr. Keji Zhao
Entry ID: PD-3883

Dr. Keji Zhao's lab in the Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, NHLBI, NIH, is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to study genome function and regulation by chromatin structure using epigenomics approaches. Our laboratory has developed an unbiased genome-wide mapping technique (GMAT) to analyze genome-wide distribution of various histone modifications and DNA-binding factors (Nature Biotechnology, vol. 22, 1013-1016; Genes & Development, vol. 19, 542-552). Using this technique we have determined the distribution of critical histone modifications and the enzymes responsible for the modifications for the entire human genome. The huge amount of data we have generated provides the opportunity for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in biostatistics and bioinformatics to understand how epigenetic structure regulates the genome function. The researcher is expected to develop his/her own projects and to have extensive collaboration with other researchers in the lab.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the application of statistics in gene expression and sequence motif identification. The candidate must have received a Ph.D. and/or M.D. within the past five years. The candidate will be supported with the excellent intramural NIH fellowship in a stimulating and interactive research environment at NIH.

To apply, click on the button below, or send curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three references to:

Keji Zhao, Ph.D.
Investigator
Laboratory of Molecular Immunology
NHLBI, NIH
Building 10, Room 7N311
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892-1674
E-mail: zhaok@nhlbi.nih.gov
Fax: (301) 480-0961

NIEHS/NIH: Environmental Systems Biology and Risk Assessment

Environmental Systems Biology and Risk Assessment
Dr. Christopher Portier
Entry ID: PD-3989

Applications are invited for NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship positions to investigate the development and use of mathematical and statistical tools to use systems biology to address questions in environmental health risk assessment. Recent work has focused on identification and quantification of environmentally modified pathways in analyzing genomics, proteomics, toxicology, and related data, on the development of physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modeling methodology, and the evaluation of the health effects through a systems approach in addressing the environment.

All candidates should have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. and experience in biostatistics, biomathematics, toxicology, or risk assessment. Excellent communication skills are desirable. Fellows will join the Environmental Systems Biology group led by Dr. Christopher Portier at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Salaries are highly competitive and will depend upon experience.

Informal inquiries may be made to: portier@niehs.nih.gov . To apply, please click on the button below, or send your CV, cover letter including a summary of relevant experience, and the names and contact information for 3 recent references to:

Christopher J. Portier, Ph.D.
Laboratory of Molecular Toxicology
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233, Maildrop B2-01
111 Alexander Drive, Room B219
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 USA
E-mail: portier@niehs.nih.gov

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

NIAID/NIH: Influenza Virus Pathogenesis postdoctoral training

Influenza Virus Pathogenesis
Dr. Jeffrey Taubenberger
Entry ID: PD-3993

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Laboratory of Infectious Diseases, Respiratory Virus Section, is seeking to fill a postdoctoral position. The research group within the Respiratory Virus Section is concerned with studies of influenza A viruses, especially those having caused past pandemics, like the 1918 influenza, and those current viruses with pandemic potential like H5N1 viruses. We are presently addressing molecular mechanisms of influenza virus pathogenesis, host adaptation, and evolution, as well as surveillance, diagnostics, and epidemiology.

The position is available March 19, 2007.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent, and a maximum of four years' experience.

NIAID is a major research component of the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, which have nationwide responsibility for improving the health and well being of all Americans.

Interested applicants should click on the button below or send curriculum vitae, bibliography, together with three letters of reference to:

Jeffery K. Taubenberger, M.D., Ph.D.,
Senior Investigator
Laboratory of Infectious Diseases
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
National Institutes of Health
33 North Dive Room 3E19A.2 MSC 3203
Bethesda, MD 20892-3203 U.S.A.

Phone: (301) 443-5960
Fax: (301) 480-1696
E-mail: taubenbergerj@niaid.nih.gov

NIEHS: Summers of Discovery internship program

Summers of Discovery at NIEHS

The Summers of Discovery program at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is part of the larger National Institutes of Health Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research (NIH SIP).

NIEHS is one of 20 institutes at the NIH. However, unlike most of the other NIH institutes, the NIEHS is located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. NIEHS takes a leadership role in science research and education. Scientists at NIEHS are committed to sharing with students and educators the intensity, excitement, sense of discipline, and tremendous satisfaction that careers in science can impart to those who pursue them.

To this end, the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) established the Summers of Discovery Program for which internships are given to outstanding high school, college undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical/biological sciences. Scientific disciplines within the DIR include bioinformatics, biophysics, cancer biology, clinical research, computer modeling, DNA repair, epidemiology, gene regulation, genetics, molecular toxicology, neuroscience, pharmacology, pulmonary biology, reproductive and developmental biology, risk assessment, signal transduction, and statistics.

Participants are selected by scientific mentors from the Intramural program and are expected to spend between 8 to 12 weeks, full-time (during May through September) working on a research project that entails exposure to the latest biochemical, molecular, and analytical techniques in that field. The specific timeframe of the research internship is decided between the participant and the research mentor dependent upon their mutual summer schedules. It is preferred whenever possible that interns are working during the months of June and July but again that is at the discretion of the mentors and interns schedules. The research mentoring experience is supplemented by a series of seminars and workshops featuring some of the Institute’s leading researchers and staff. Collectively, the seminars give the summer participants a good overview of environmental health sciences as practiced at NIEHS.

There is also a poster session at the end of the summer (usually the last Wednesday of July) where participants display the results of their research efforts and respond to questions as though they were participating in a national scientific society meeting. This is an excellent growth experience and learning tool.

Program Requirements

• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (no exceptions).
• Currently enrolled, full-time or part-time (at least half-time) in a degree granting program in high school, college, graduate or professional school (e.g., medical, dental, etc.). If you are a graduating senior, you must be enrolled in an upcoming fall semester at the next higher level of education.
• Good academic standing.
• A strong interest or pursuing studies in disciplines related to biomedical research, including the biological, chemical, physical, behavioral and computational sciences, and biomedical engineering.
• At least 16 years old upon entry on duty/start date.

Stipend/Salary

Student, teacher, and faculty salaries/stipends range is competitive and will be commensurate with individual education/experience levels. Proof of health insurance is required; however, insurance is not offered/ provided by the Institute.

To apply, visit http://www.niehs.nih.gov/summers/app.htm

NIEHS/NIH: Environmental Epidemiology Postdoctoral Training

Environmental Epidemiology
Dr. Dale Sandler
Entry ID: PD-3626

Applications are invited for fellowships under the direction of investigators in the NIEHS Epidemiology Branch, in Research Triangle Park, NC.

NIEHS and the Epidemiology Branch have received national recognition of our trainee programs. In 2004,2005, and 2006, The Scientist listed NIEHS among the Top 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 individual investigator research interests and ongoing studies, please visit http://dir.niehs.nih.gov/direb/

Applying for a Fellowship

Postdoctoral 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.).

Predoctoral applicants must be registered in a doctoral program in epidemiology or a related field.

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.

Fellowship applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants should submit:

• A letter describing areas of research interest
• A curriculum vitae with bibliography
• Copies of 1 or 2 recent publications
• Contact information for 3 individuals serving as references

To apply, click on the button below, or 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.

NIEHS Office of Fellows’ Career Development: http:/www.niehs.nih.gov/ofcd/

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

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program

The National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP), a partnership between the Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health, is now accepting applications for two-year post-doctorate and post-baccalaureate Fellowships. This is a rare opportunity for individuals seeking work in high containment facilities to receive professional training in biosafety and biocontainment at the foremost biomedical research center in the world.


Program Overview

Eligibility

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or a National of the United States
• Have academic degree(s) in microbiology, public health, or other allied sciences (i.e., industrial hygiene, engineering)
• Outstanding personal, professional, and academic recommendations
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Meet all requirements of federal regulations and policies necessary for working with select agents
• Have a willingness to participate in on-going personnel reliability screening assessment(s)

Letters of Recommendation
Please submit at least three and no more than five letters of recommendation to the NBBTP Program Office. The NBBTP Program Office considers letters of recommendation as part of its assessment process. There are three types of references that are required: personal, professional and academic.

Personal Recommendations can be submitted by a friend, relative or other personal reference. The personal recommendation is a recommendation of the personal qualities that makes you who you are. Professional Recommendations are from an employer, principal investigator or co-worker with knowledge of your work performance and ethics. Academic Recommendations submitted by former professors, academic advisors and/or deans.

Assessment Process

The NBBTP administers a rigorous assessment process during which applicants are evaluated based on critical competencies including, but not limited to:

• Academic history, with specialty or focus in the life sciences
• Research history and experience (if applicable)
• Employment history
• Participation in professional, academic, and/or civic associations
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Interpersonal and Team building skills

Fellowships

The NBBTP initial stipend is $32,500 for post-baccalaureate and post-graduate Fellows. Those Fellows who hold a PhD/post-doctorate title will receive a stipend dependent upon the applicants qualifications and the NIH’s Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA). Contact info@nbbtp.org or the NBBTP Fellowship Project Director at 678-781-5251 for more information.

Benefits

All Fellows must have adequate health insurance coverage to receive training in NIH facilities. This requirement may be satisfied by a policy held either in the Fellow’s name or in another's name with the Fellow identified as a family member. Verification of health benefit enrollment is required.

Health insurance is available through the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES). FAES coverage requires that Fellows be on a training schedule of at least 32 hours per week for a minimum duration of 90 days. Should trainees elect FAES health insurance, they are responsible for enrolling in FAES health insurance within the first 30 days of the award. Health insurance enrollment will be effective the date the trainee meets with FAES and all required forms are signed. Fellows must maintain an existing policy or purchase a personal policy until they have met with FAES and elected health insurance.

Funds for individual or family FAES' fee-for-service Preferred Provider Option health insurance are provided by the Frontline Foundation at the direction of the Fellow. For a non-FAES policy, Frontline Foundation will pay or reimburse for a policy issued in the Fellow’s name in an amount not to exceed that of the FAES' fee-for-service Preferred Provider Option, individual or family coverage, as appropriate. Sufficient documentation verifying health insurance coverage and documenting health insurance costs are required when using a non-FAES policy.

Additional information regarding the Fellowships, NBBTP Certificates, and Professional Development courses is online at www.nbbtp.org.

Applications are due May 1, 2007; fellowships begin January 7, 2008 at the NIH Bethesda campus.

New York Academy of Medicine: Student Essay Prize in the History of Medicine and Public Health

The New York Academy of Medicine 2007 Student Essay Prize in the History of Medicine and Public Health

The New York Academy of Medicine invites entries for the third annual New York Academy of Medicine Student Essay Prize, awarded to the best unpublished essay by a graduate student in a medical, public health, pharmacy, or nursing program in the United States. Essays should address topics in the history of public health or medicine as they relate to urban health issues; social or environmental factors in the health of urban populations, institutional histories, or specific diseases may be considered.

The winner will receive $500, and the winning essay will receive expedited review for possible publication in the Journal of Urban Health. Honorable Mention prizes may also be awarded at the discretion of the Prize Committee.

The contest is open to students in accredited professional degree programs in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health. The writer must have been a student at the time the essay was written. Essays should be approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words long, and should follow the guidelines in the Journal’s instructions for authors. Essays will be evaluated on the quality and originality of the research, the significance of the topic, and appropriateness for publication in the Journal of Urban Health.

A complete entry includes the essay and a separate coverletter with the writer's name, contact information, and affiliation. Entries may be sent by email or by mail; do not submit by fax. The arrival deadline is Friday, March 30, 2007.

Email Address: historyessay@nyam.org

Street Address:
Student Essay Prize
Academy Historian
The New York Academy of Medicine
1216 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029-5202

Click here to download a PDF formatted flyer of this announcement.
Please write historyessay@nyam.org for more information.

NICHD: Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology Summer Institute

3rd Annual NICHD-IHDCYH Summer Institute in Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology

The Epidemiology Branch of the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD) and the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) are jointly hosting their 3rd Annual NICHD-IHDCYH Summer Institute in Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology from July 29 to August 4, 2007 at the Château Bromont, Quebec. PhD students and clinical fellows enrolled in a research degree program who are interested in a research career in reproductive or perinatal epidemiology are invited to apply. The week-long Summer Institute will provide substantive and methodologic training in human fecundity and fertility, pregnancy and perinatal outcomes, maternal health, fetal growth and development, developmental disabilities, and promising new approaches for studying these outcomes. A combined didactic and case-based curriculum will be offered by faculty affiliated with NICHD and IHDCYH.

Participants will be awarded a stipend of up to $1,500 USD to cover travel expenses; in addition lodging and meals will be covered by NICHD and IHDCYH. Subject to availability, up to 20 qualified students will be selected. Interested students and fellows are invited to submit: a brief (2-page) cover letter stating your professional status and goals with regard to reproductive and perinatal epidemiology, curriculum vitae (maximum of 2 pages), and two letters of support. All documents must be received by April 1, 2007. Applications will be reviewed by a central committee based on: 1) personal statement of professional research interests and career plans; 2) evidence of graduate level training in epidemiology and biostatistics; and 3) letters of support. Applicants for the 2006 Summer Institute can resubmit their 2006 letters of support (if still applicable). Priority will be given to students/fellows with demonstrated excellence such as practical research experience or publications in this field. Selection will be made by May 15, 2007.

For more information on the 3rd Annual NICHD-IHDCYH Summer Institute in Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology please visit the IHDCYH website at: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/30158.html

Applications should be submitted electronically to: Anick Lambert or Lindsay Wallace (CIHR-IHDCYH), E-mail address: IHDCYH-IDSEA@cihr-irsc.gc.ca ; Telephone: 514-412-4414

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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USARIEM: Nutritional Epidemiology Postdoctoral Fellowship

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nutritional Epidemiology

National Research Council
United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM)
Natick, Massachusetts

The Military Nutrition and Military Performance Divisions of the United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM; www.usariem.army.mil) seek a postdoctoral fellow with doctoral training in nutritional epidemiology to lead a one-year project that examines the link between body weight and risk of musculoskeletal injury and metabolic diseases such as diabetes. This cohort analysis will use the Total Army Injury and Health Outcomes Database (TAIHOD), which contains key elements from 20 major Department of Defense administrative and health databases. The TAIHOD contains information on over 5 million active-duty soldiers between 1971 and 2005, including demographic and occupational characteristics, inpatient and outpatient health care utilization, and a variety of health risk behaviors (e.g., smoking, alcohol use) and psychosocial factors (e.g., social support, job satisfaction).

Start date is flexible and continuation is possible. Primary responsibilities will include conceptualizing appropriate criteria for defining the analytic cohort, implementing appropriate statistical analyses using SAS, and writing a manuscript for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. Responsibilities will also include grant proposal development and working with the research group comprised of military and civilian personnel to develop new research questions and identify nutritional data sources for future projects. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and analytic skills, as well as the ability to conceptualize and implement complex projects, to develop productive collaborative relationships, and to envision possible next steps in a research program on nutritional epidemiology. Base stipend is $50,000 per year.

RESTRICTED ELIGIBILITY: This research position is open only to US citizens. Preferred start in Spring/Summer 2007.

Send application letter and current CV to:
Carolyn Schwartz, Sc.D.
Cschwartz@ssds.net
(978) 758-1553

CDC: Grants for Public Health Research Dissertation

CDC: Grants for Public Health Research Dissertation – Multiple Due Dates
(FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES)

http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/CD07-002.htm

The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement is to invite applications for support of public health dissertation research. This program supports research undertaken as part of an academic program to qualify for a doctorate. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dissertation award supports dissertation research costs for students in accredited research doctoral programs in the United States (including Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories or possessions).

Dissertation applications must focus on methodological and research topics that address the mission and research interests of the CDC. Grants to support dissertation research will provide no more than $35,000 in direct costs per year, and are awarded for up to one year, with the possibility of extension without additional funds for up to 12 months. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration and costs of the applications received.

ASBMB: Science Policy Fellowship

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applicants from amongst newly graduated Ph.Ds for an ASBMB Science Policy Fellowship. The Fellowship affords the opportunity to gain experience and insights into The workings of the policy process and the role that science plays in government decision making about a wide range of issues. The Fellow will work closely with policy professionals both in and outside government. The experience will provide exposure to the federal research budget process, regulatory issues, and interplay between science and decision-making.

The application deadline for the 2007/2008 fellowship is May 15, 2007

THE TERMS

The Society will sponsor one Fellow who will spend one year as a staff member in the ASBMB Office of Public Affairs. The fellowship will begin September 1. The Fellow will receive an annual stipend of $40,000, and health care coverage.

QUALIFICATIONS
Fellows will be selected on a competitive basis from amongst ASBMB members who have:
a recently awarded doctorate (i.e., the applicant is not beyond the post-doctoral stage);
interest in the relationship between science, technology, and/or public policy;
flexibility in tackling a variety of tasks; and,
excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY
Individuals interested in applying for the ASBMB Science Policy Fellowship should submit the following:
1. a resume/CV;
2. a letter of intent (2-3 pages) that outlines:
why you have applied
what policy issues and situations interest you
what you hope to accomplish as a Fellow
how you feel this experience will enhance your career
your participation in civic activities and/or public affairs, and
two letters of reference sent directly to ASBMB.

3. Please include the addresses and telephone numbers for your references in your application.

Send all application materials to:

Peter Farnham, CAE,Public Affairs Officer, ASBMB, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, Tel.: 301/634-7384, Fax: 301/634-7126, E-mail: pfarnham@asbmb.org

UC Davis: Autism Postdoctoral Training Program

The UC Davis M.I.N.D. (Medical Investigations of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) Institute is starting another year of the Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Training Program in Autism Research with the goal of training professionals who are preparing for a career in research on autism. This program provides a cadre of dedicated post-doctoral fellows with training in a broad range of disciplines, including neurosciences, psychology and assessment, genomics/genetics, epidemiology, animal models, bioethics, neurotoxicology, and immunology.

The Training Program is directed by Dr. Sally Rogers, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Dr. David Amaral, Professor of Neuroscience and Research Director of the M.I.N.D. Institute, with instruction by a diverse group of M.I.N.D. Institute faculty, representing a truly inter-disciplinary team of researchers.

You can visit our website at: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/education/postdoc_training/index.html.

For additional information, contact Laura R. Lacy, Ph.D., at lrlacy@ucdavis.edu

Irva Hertz-Picciotto, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Professor in Epidemiology
Deputy Director,
UC Davis Center for Children’s Environmental Health
Chief, Division of Environmental and Occupational Health
Fellow, Medical Investigations of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (M.I.N.D.) Institute
ihp@ucdavis.edu