London, UK: Applications for MPhil/PhD and DrPH research studies, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Job Title: Research opportunities at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Employer: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Location: London, United Kingdom
Date: Apr 24, 2007
Job Type: Full Time Part Time

Job Description
Description: The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine invites applications for MPhil/PhD and DrPH research studies commencing in September 2007.

As Britain's national school public health, the School is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in public health, international health and tropical medicine with a remarkable depth and breadth of expertise.

The School's research training programme provides opportunities for research study leading to University of London degrees of MPhil, PhD and DrPH. The School offers a unique environment to undertake research training because of its:

Multidisciplinary ethos
Leading researchers have backgrounds in biochemistry, chemotherapy, clinical medicine, demography, entomology, environmental health, epidemiology, genetics, health economics, health management, health policy, health promotion, history of public health, immunology, infectious diseases, medical microbiology, medical anthropology, molecular biology, nutrition, parasitology, psychology, public health engineering, public health medicine, sociology, statistics, tropical medicine and virology.

International character
The School's research degrees programme is greatly facilitated by strong collaborations with over 60 countries around the world.

Strong links
Our extensive links with government health institutions such as the Health Protection Agency (HPA) in the UK and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the USA , as well as with international organisation such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), help to ensure that research leads to improvements in public health.

Academic excellence
The high academic standard in all the School's departments was recognised in the UK 's Research Assessment Exercise 2001, a peer review exercise to grade all research activities at academic institutions. All departments were graded at 5, that is, internationally excellent in many areas of activity and nationally excellent in all others.

The School's wide-ranging research programmes examine ways of improving and promoting health and health services and investigate the aetiology, diagnosis and prevention or control of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Basic laboratory research aims to improve understanding of the molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions, and more applied work investigates diagnostic methods and therapeutic intervention. Research covers a wide range of topics and areas, including:

c- osmopolitan diseases (e.g., hepatitis, measles, HIV/AIDS, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, etc.);
- tropical diseases (e.g., malaria, schistosomiasis and leishmaniasis);
- environmental and behavioural risk factors (e.g., smoking, air pollution, etc.);
- methodological research (e.g., in biostatistics, economic evaluation, outcomes measurement, longitudinal studies, genetic epidemiology, etc.);
- the evaluation of interventions in specific social and health service contexts;
- the content and development of health policy; and
- the organisation and delivery of health services in developed and developing countries.

The work of the School is multidisciplinary and therefore much of its research crosses disciplines, units and departments. This is enhanced by inter-departmental centres and groups that focus on specific issues, such as malaria, ageing and public health, global change and health, the health of societies in transition, the economics of infectious disease, eye health, reproductive health, HIV/TB, and vaccines. Many research programmes are carried out in collaboration with institutions outside the UK . Such collaborative work enhances the quality of the training experience and is one of the unique aspects of training at the School.

For further information about research opportunities at the School, visit the School's website at: www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/research

Requirements:
Entry requirements: second class honours degree/equivalent, applicants may also be considered on the basis of qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Registry
50 Bedford Square
London, United Kingdom WC1B 3DP

Phone: +44 (0) 20 7299 4646
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7323 0638

Atlanta: Epidemiology Post-doctoral Fellowship, Emory University

Job Title: Epidemiology Post-doc
Employer: Emory University

Location: Atlanta, GA
Date: Apr 30, 2007

Job Description
Description: The Rwanda Zambia HIV Research Group (www.rzhrg.org ) maintains 4 research field sites in Kigali, Rwanda (est 1986), Lusaka, Zambia (est 1994) and Kitwe and Ndola, Zambia (est 2003). The home office is at the Rollins School of Public Health in Atlanta, Georgia. Three post-doctoral positions are available in Epidemiology requiring a PhD in Epidemiology and interest in HIV, Infectious diseases, and reproductive health.

All post-doctoral positions begin with training at the Emory home offices and laboratories.
Subsequent years may be based at Emory or at the field sites. Experience with Teleform, SAS, Access, Datafax, and web-based data entry are desirable. Fluent English is an absolute requirement. French is useful as a first or second language.

Relocation costs to Atlanta not provided. Airfare and lodging in Africa provided for post-docs but not for families. Please send a CV and the names and contact information for 3 references, to: dboeras@emory.edu

ASPH/CDC: 2007 Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship Opportunities

2007 ASPH/CDC Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellowship Opportunities

In recognition of a career dedicated to improving the health of the world’s most vulnerable populations, ASPH, with support from the CDC, established a fellowship in honor of Dean Allan Rosenfield, dean of the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The students selected as the Allan Rosenfield Global Health Fellows are expected to involve themselves, as Dean Rosenfield has done throughout his career, in all aspects of international public health. The fellowship is a unique training opportunity to learn from leading CDC experts in CDC headquarters in Atlanta as well as various international posts.

ASPH is currently soliciting applications to fill several fellowship positions based in Atlanta as well as in international settings.

Fellowship positions are full-time opportunities for a duration of one to two years, with an expected start date of early fall of 2007.

Training areas include: global surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, epidemiology, strategic information, program management, and HIV prevention

To be eligible, students must have received an MPH or Doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no later than July 2007). Early career professionals with MPH or Doctorate degrees (within 5 years of graduation) may also apply for the fellowship program.

Applicants must receive their degree(s) from an ASPH member accredited school of public health and be a U.S. citizen or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. to be eligible for the fellowship program.

Please help us promote the Association of Schools of Public Health training programs to your students and graduates. Detailed program information and an application can be accessed on the ASPH Web site at www.asph.org . Complete applications must be received in the ASPH offices by 5:00 pm (Eastern) on Friday, June 1, 2007. Please direct all questions about the program to Ms. Jennifer Champagne at jchampagne@asph.org or 202.296.1099.

Geneva, Switzerland: Epidemiology student position at World Health Organization (WHO), Institute for Global Tobacco Control

Unique Short-term Job Opportunity in Geneva

Institute for Global Tobacco Control

The Institute for Global Tobacco Control is seeking an experienced epidemiology student to assist with a project to compile and validate global smoking prevalence estimates for a World Health Organization (WHO) report on global tobacco use and tobacco control policies.

The project will require a 2-month stay in Geneva, beginning on May 1st or ASAP, to collaborate with colleagues from WHO. In addition to being a paid position, this project will provide a unique opportunity to develop contacts at WHO and experience the practical application of epidemiological evidence in an international setting. Living expenses will be covered.

Qualifications: Doctoral student in Epidemiology, willing to spend 2 months in Geneva, knowledge of tobacco control preferred but not required.

If interested, please contact:

Ben Apelberg, W6025
bapelber@jhsph.edu
(410) 614-4962

Graduate Student Internship Program, Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology

Job Title: Graduate Student Internship Program
Job Number:
Organization: Maternal and Child Health Bureau, MCHIRC
Posted: 4/19/2007
Type: Internship
Classification: Maternal and Child Health
Industry:
Number of Openings: 6
Location: Various (nationwide),
Compensation: $5000 stipend

Position Description: The Graduate Student Internship Program (GSIP) offers paid internships in state and city health departments to graduate students in public health to provide training in MCH epidemiology.
Current openings are available in the following states: Montana, Washington, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Virginia, Connecticut, and Ohio.

Log onto Website for complete internship description (catalog), application materials, and contact information.
http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/mchirc/gsip/

Qualifications: Internships are available to Master's and doctoral degree candidates in U.S. schools of public health in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs, or in related programs that involve MCH studies, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the U.S. Also, student applicants should not graduate before the completion of their internship.

Organization Description: The GSIP is funded by the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau's Office of Data and Program Development.

Closing Date: 5/15/2007
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Sherri Vodenichar, Graduate Student Internship Coordinator (GSIP)
Contact Location: 1200 18th St NW Suite 700
Washington DC 20036
Contact Email: mchirc@hsrnet.com
Web Address: http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/mchirc/gsip/
How to Apply: Application available online: http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/mchirc/gsip/application.htm

Additional Information: Detailed descriptions are available in the catalog. http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/mchirc/gsip/

New York: Postdoctoral Fellow, Cancer Prevention & Control, Biobehavioral Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Number:
Organization: Cancer Prevention & Control, Biobehavioral Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Med.
Posted: 4/17/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Behavioral Science
Industry: Education
Number of Openings: 1
Location: New York, NY USA
Compensation: $54,000

Position Description: Openings available for PhDs, DPHs, or MDs interested in multidisciplinary training in Biobehavioral Medicine and Cancer Prevention & Control. Positions are for 1-2 years. The program emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach based on the biobehavioral model of health and disease (what people think and feel affects their health by influencing their behavioral choices and their biological functioning). The program is designed to teach trainees to “talk the talk” of the multiple relevant disciplines through one-on-one interactions with experienced mentors, lectures, seminars and journal clubs. The program also emphasizes learning to “walk the walk” of doing interdisciplinary research, through hands-on participation in federally- funded research programs under the tutelage of experienced mentors, to provide the skills necessary for a career in cancer prevention and control research.

Qualifications:

Organization Description: The mentoring faculty include investigators in Biobehavioral Medicine, Cancer Prevention and Control, Clinical Oncology, Community Medicine, Epidemiology, Geriatrics, Human Genetics, Integrative Behavioral Medicine, Medicine, PsychoOncology, Molecular Epidemiology, Psychology, Radiology, and Surgery. Current areas of funded research include: Treatment Decision Making in Prostate Cancer; Race, Behavior and Genetics in Early/Aggressive Breast Cancer; Psychobiological Analysis of Familial Cancer Risk; Behavioral Intervention for Surgical Treatment; Intervention for Colon Cancer Screening; Psychobehavioral Impact of Genetic Counseling; Expressive Writing Intervention with Daughters of Breast Cancer Patients; Stress-Induced Consequences of Familial Cancer Risk and Gene Testing; Development and Application of Multimedia Educational Software in Cancer; Maternal Distress, Cognitive Processing and Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant; Racial and Economic Disparities in Cancer; Behavioral Influences on Responses to Chemotherapy; Behavioral Intervention to Reduce Fatigue During Radiation Therapy; Reactivity to Smoking Cues - Genetic Analysis.

Closing Date: 7/15/2007
Desired Starting Date: 8/1/2007

Contact Name: Dr. Dana Bovbjerg, Associate Professor
Contact Location: One Gustave Levy Place
box 1130
New York NY 10029
Contact Fax: 212-849-2566
Contact Email: dana.bovbjerg@mssm.edu
Web Address: http://www.mssm.edu/oncological_sciences/prevention_postdoc_training.shtml
How to Apply: Send letter of interest and CV, including relevant experience and names of advisors to: Dr. Dana Bovbjerg, Dept of Oncological Sci. MSSM, Box 1130, 1425 Madison Ave, NY,NY, 10029
Additional Information: Subsidized housing may be available.

Arizona: R25 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN CANCER PREVENTION, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA/ARIZONA CANCER CENTER

Job Title: R25 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN CANCER PREVENTION
Job Number:
Organization: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA/ARIZONA CANCER CENTER
Posted: 4/9/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification:
Industry:
Number of Openings: 2
Location: TUCSON, AZ USA
Compensation: DOE

Position Description: The Arizona Cancer Center's Cancer Prevention and Control Program is looking for new investigators in the Behavioral / Social and the Clinical / Translational fields.
These positions are funded through an R25T grant from the National Institutes of Health (http://www.azcc.arizona.edu/R_M/fellowship1.htm). Working closely with senior investigators, the fellow will participate in on-going research and develop his/her own clinical/translational research projects. Research projects are flexible and can be tailored to suit individual interests. However, they must contribute to the overall focus of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program. The objective of this Training Program is to train qualified candidates in a diverse experiential environment within The University of Arizona Cancer Prevention and Control Program (CPC) at the Arizona Cancer Center.

Qualifications: Doctoral-level training that is complete as of May, 2006. Details are found at the following websites:

Behavioral/Social Research Postdoctoral Fellowship: www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=186911

Clinical/Translational Research Postdoctoral Fellowship: www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=187115

Organization Description:

Closing Date: 8/1/2007
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: LISA HESS,
Contact Location: ARIZONA CANCER CENTER
Contact Email: HESS@U.ARIZONA.EDU

Atlanta: Post Doctoral Fellowship, Global Health, Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health

Job Title: Post Doctoral Fellowship
Job Number:
Organization: Emory University/Rollins School of Public Health
Posted: 4/9/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification:
Industry:
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Atlanta, GA
Compensation:

Position Description: 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 wit 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.

Closing Date: 8/1/2007
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Ruffinia Washington,
How to Apply: How To Apply Send cover letter, statement of research experience, curriculum vitae, and three references to Ms. Ruffinia 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.

NIH: National Graduate Student Research Festival

NIH National Graduate Student Research Festival - Oct. 11-12, 2007, at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD.

To be eligible students must be enrolled in a doctoral program in the US and on schedule to complete their degree between June 2007 and Oct. 2008. Both US and international students are eligible to apply and NIH will pay for their travel, logging and meal costs. Invitations (250) will be based on a competitive process. Students will spend two days presenting their research in poster sessions, networking with other students, learning about the research performed at NIH, and exploring postdoctoral training opportunities on the NIH campus. The deadline for application is June 1, 2007.

The online application can be found at: www.training.nih.gov . For questions contact: Jonathan Wiest, PhD at: 301-451-9638 or at: wiestj@mail.nih.gov .

NIH/NIDA: Training Program in Drug Abuse Comorbidity, Prevention and Biostatistics

NIDA Training Program in Drug Abuse Comorbidity, Prevention and Biostatistics

**update: We have an opening to start before June 28, 2007. Please see the attached description for more information. I will need to have the candidate's CV as soon as possible, RK Price

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Rumi Kato Price, PhD, MPE
Associate Professor
NIDA T32 Training Program Co-Director
Department of Psychiatry
Medical Box 8134
Washington University School of Medicine
voice 314-286-2282, fax 314-286-2285
Lab location: 4560 Clayton Rd., Suite 1000, St. Louis MO 63110-1502, USA.
Mailing address: Medical Box 8134. 660 S. Euclid. St. Louis MO 63110-1093
web: http://www.rkp.wustl.edu


Overview

The NIDA Training Program in Drug Abuse Comorbidity, Prevention and Biostatistics provides outstanding training for both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral trainees in epidemiology research with an emphasis on interdisciplinary studies. The Training Program, established in 1999, offers two to three years of training at Washington University School of Medicine, which has a rich, 115-year history of success in research, education and patient care.

The NIDA Training Program is noted for its public health focus, encompassing prevention, treatment and comorbid conditions of drug use, abuse and dependence. It also strongly emphasizes training in the responsible conduct of science and community-based research.

Exceptional Training

Fellows develop practical research skills and learn basic epidemiological methods that can be applied to many disciplines. Fellows learn how to organize and manage population surveys, including design, data collection and data analysis. The Program also offers opportunities to write papers, review manuscripts for publication, teach, and participate in research.

The Program is unique in that it offers support for a Master of Psychiatric Epidemiology degree (MPE) through Washington University School of Medicine. Requirements for the degree include: 30 hours of course credit, substantial research experience as certified by the mentor, and first authorship on a publishable paper as judged by the faculty.


Program Objectives

Our training program is guided by these fundamental objectives:

• To increase opportunities for interdisciplinary research training with the broadest range of research opportunities for persons wishing to specialize in substance abuse research,

• To train in areas of perceived shortage in drug abuse research (biostatistics, prevention, epidemiology, comorbidity, services research, infectious diseases, genetics, other public health risk factors such as high-risk sexual behaviors and violence, and assessment of substance use),

• To recruit and equip researchers from diverse academic backgrounds with the special skills needed to address challenging problems that relate specifically to drug use disorders,

• To provide trainees with an apprentice-type education to master the skills needed to critically evaluate data and conduct every aspect of drug abuse research to become successful and independent investigators,

• To train individuals to maintain the highest ethical standards in their academic community and profession.

Admissions and Stipends

The Program attracts individuals from diverse backgrounds such as public health, social work, engineering, nursing, mathematics, psychology and anthropology. Individuals must have received, as of the start date of the appointment, a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree for the post-doctoral fellow. For pre-doctoral admission, we strongly suggest that the applicant has finished coursework and can begin writing the dissertation. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals or have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence at the time of the appointment.

Stipend levels are determined by the National Institutes of Health; current ranges are available online at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/index.cfm.

Faculty

The Program’s faculty members are outstanding and interdisciplinary; all conduct active research, and many are leaders in their fields and are involved with major University initiatives. Fellows choose a mentor from this diverse group and learn first-hand as research apprentices.

Director
Linda B.Cottler, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Co-Director
Rumi K. Price, Ph.D., M.P.E.

Steering Committee
Linda B. Cottler, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Lee Hoffer, Ph.D., M.P.E.
Rumi K. Price, Ph.D., M.P.E.
Lee N. Robins, Ph.D.
Edward Spitznagel, Ph.D.


Preceptors

Laura Bierut, M.D.
Kathleen K. Bucholz, Ph.D.
Linda B. Cottler, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Andrew Heath, D. Phil.
Barry Hong, Ph.D., A.B.P.P.
Pam Madden, Ph.D.
Philip Miller, A.B.
Thomas Oltmanns, Ph.D.
Wendy Reich, Ph.D.
Lee N. Robins, Ph.D.
Edward Spitznagel, Ph.D.
Arlene Stiffman, Ph.D.
Brad Stoner, M.D., Ph.D.
Catherine Striley, Ph.D., M.P.E., A.C.S.W.*
Richard D. Todd, Ph.D., M.D.
James Topolski, Ph.D.
* Ombudsperson

For More Information

To obtain an application packet, please review the website at http://epi.wustl.edu or contact:

Training Coordinator
Washington University School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
40 N. Kingshighway, Suite 4
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 286-2261
Fax: (314) 286-2265
E-mail: eprg@wustl.edu

The NIDA Training Program in Drug Abuse Comorbidity, Prevention and Biostatistics is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health.

Taiwan, China: Faculty and Postdoctoral Fellows, National Health Research Institutes

National Health Research Institutes  NHRI
Faculty / Postdoctoral Fellows

Taiwan Biomedical Research Hub
Introduction of National Health Research Institutes

The National Health Research Institutes (NHRI) was established in 1996. It is a government sponsored non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of medical research and the improvement of health care in Taiwan. With annual budget around U.S. $90 M, the NHRI has about 900 employees and is located at a beautiful 79 acres campus in Zhunan Town, Mioali County of Taiwan. Professor Kenneth K. Wu, M.D., Ph.D., a world-renowned cardiovascular biology and blood researcher, serves as the President of the institution. Before joining NHRI in 2006, Professor Wu held a Roy M. and Phyllis Gough Huffington Chair and was Professor and Director of Hematology at University of Texas Health Science Center and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He also served as Director of Vascular Research Center. Professor Wu's research is noted for his novel studies of cyclooxygenase (COX), prostacyclin synthase (PGIS), thromboxane synthase (TXAS) and nitric oxide synthase (eNOS). Besides basic mechanistic investigations, he has pioneered translational research such as developing COX-based gene therapy and novel endogenous control of COX-2 mediated diseases. Besides his leadership, Professor Wu has brought his expertise to strengthen cardiovascular and inflammation research at NHRI. Professor Wu has recruited Professor Ing-Kang Ho as Vice President of NHRI. Professor Ho had a long tenure as Professor and Chairman, Department of Pharmacology and Dean of Graduate School at University of Mississippi. He is an expert in Toxicology and drug addiction.

Research Units and Core Facilities

Under the leadership of President Wu, the scientists at the NHRI investigate many aspects of the basic biomedical sciences and conduct mission-oriented medical research, including aging, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, infectious diseases, molecular and genomic medicine, biotechnology and pharmaceutics, biostatistics and bioinformatics, medical engineering, mental disorders, occupational diseases, vaccine, stem cell, nanomedicine, and health policy.

The research units are headed by distinguished investigators to accomplish the following missions: (l) Advancing basic biomedical knowledge; (2) Enhancing diagnosis, prevention and treatment of important diseases of Taiwan; (3) Promoting biotechnology development and transfer; (4) Providing research data for implementing health policy. NHRI research units emphasize teamwork and interdisciplinary approaches to tackle large biomedical questions and problems. Several units have built infrastructure, which facilitates translational research to bring basic research discoveries into clinical and/or biotechnological application.

Principal investigators (equivalent to faculty members in a university) of NHRI hold M.D., Ph.D. of M.D. Ph.D. and specialize in diverse fields of biomedical research and medicine. In addition to the conventional areas of biomedical research, such as cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry immunology and microbiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, pharmacology, toxicology and clinical medicine, a number of investigators are in the fields of organic and medicinal chemistry, nanochemistry, physics and engineering. The diverse expertises of principal investigators present an exciting opportunity to collaborate and to tackle frontier biomedical sciences such as medical imaging, nanomedicine and system biology. Availability of excellent physician-scientists in NHRI has been valuable for rapid translation of basic discoveries to clinical and biotechnology applications.

The research units are located at Zhunan Campus in quiet and beautiful surroundings. Research laboratories are open and flexible to allow for interdisciplinary collaboration. The investigators are encouraged to share equipment and common facilities. Furthermore, there are a number of core equipment units that are open to all investigators of NHRI and outside NHRI. The core units include DNA sequencer, confocal microscopy, proteomics, cell and animal imaging, pathology, and electron microscopy. Core equipment at planning includes protein chemistry.

Besides equipment core units, NHRI has also established Cell Bank, Digital Library, National Health Insurance Research Database (in Chinese), Health Research Information Network (HINT) (in Chinese) and Bioinformatics (Gene Bank, GDB, Swiss-prot, ExPSAY, GCG), which serves the needs of intramural research programs and extramural medical centers and research institutions of Taiwan.

NHRI has clinical research units located in Tainan City with focuses on viral diseases and cancer. The geriatric and mental health clinical research unit is located in Taipei City. The clinical research units work in collaboration with researchers at the nearby universities.

Graduate and Postgraduate Training

NHRI has no graduate school of its own but has collaborated with several universities in setting up graduate programs. Currently, there are more than 100 students. NHRI has an active postdoctoral training program. Efforts are made to enrich academic and living environment for graduate and postgraduate fellows. Furthermore, a concerted effort is made to attract international graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

In addition to intramural graduate program, NHRI has provided scholarship and stipends for physicians who want to pursue graduate studies. NHRI also has extramural programs to support graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who enroll in any university in Taiwan.

NHRI has sponsored a number of medical subspecialty training programs. The medical oncology training program has produced a cadre of outstanding medical oncologists who are holding leadership in major medical schools in Taiwan. The unique aspect of the training program is a vigorous integration of clinical research in the program. Other training programs, including radiation oncology and infectious diseases, are equally successful in producing well-trained physician-researchers. Geriatrics has recently initiated an NHRI sponsored training program.

As success in education and training is the ultimate requirement for medical sciences to flourish, the NHRI dedicates to establish Taiwan as a center of first-class medical research. Like the National Institutes of Health, USA, the NHRI not only conducts intramural research but also distributes part of its funds to support extramural research in public and private institutions throughout the country. It has signed cooperative and research agreements on grant/contract basis with many universities as well as research institutes and conducted programs to train physicians, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the fields such as infectious diseases, surgical and gynecological oncology, etc. To promote research that is important, urgently needed, and feasible to succeed within a reasonable period of time, the NHRI has established the Department of Extramural Research Affairs, and the Department of Intramural Research Affairs.

Extramural Funding and Collaboration

NHRI has an excellent record in extramural funding based on peer review. The review system is similar to that of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Currently, there are five study sections to review grant proposals. Study section members are senior investigators from major universities or research institutions in the U.S., Canada and Europe. A large majority of them have extensive experiences as NIH Study Section members, and some serve on the Advisory Council. The NHRI program has generated a cadre of outstanding investigators that serve as leaders in biomedical research in Taiwan. Furthermore, the peer review system established by NHRI has served as a review model for Taiwan and elsewhere in Asia.

NHRI provides grants for investigators in Taiwan to organize symposia and conferences. These conferences have been successful in getting together the investigators in Taiwan and outside Taiwan to exchange ideas and conduct collaborative researches. NHRI has sponsored international conferences on several focused research fields such as stem cells, lung cancer, emerging viral infectious diseases and national health insurance. Eminent researchers are invited to be speakers at the conferences. Furthermore, NHRI has established a distinguished NHRI Lectureship. The Lecturers include Nobel Laureate, Academy of Sciences members and prominent scientists.

To forge clinical trials, NHRI establishes a successful Taiwan Cooperative Oncology Group (TCOG). TCOG comprises all the major medical centers in Taiwan. It plans innovative clinical trials and has made major contributions in treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, H. Pylori-associated maltoma and lung cancer.

Highlights of Research Accomplishments

The scientists of NHRI have made important novel discoveries during the past 3 years. They are highlighted as follows.

In genomic research, NHRI joined the international genome sequencing program and the research endeavor for the sequencing of chimp chromosome 22, which was published in Nature, 2004.

Based on the Taiwan Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (TSAR), the government implements the health insurance policy of antibiotics usage and leads to a reduction of 48% of total antibiotics usage within two years. Furthermore, the drug resistance for the 1st line antibiotics such as erythromycin and ampicillin showed a dramatic decrease in TSAR (2004-2005).

NHRI with medical institutions in Taiwan joined in Stanford-Asian Pacific Program for Hypertension and Insulin Resistance, and established the Taiwan Data Coordinating Center at NHRI. This program has led to discovery of novel genes for metabolic syndrome.

For clinical trials, NHRI has established and validated a new integrated state-of-the-art clinical research information management system (CRIM), which greatly facilitates data management for clinical trials.

NHRI pharmaceutical team successfully synthesized a sizable amount of Tamiflu R in 18 days with purity higher than 99% in 2005.

The genomic group identified for the first time the gene responsible for familiar avascular necrosis.

Collaboration between genomic and cancer researchers resulted in discovery of a high frequency of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations among lung cancer patients in Taiwan and a high response rate of Taiwanese lung cancer to EGFR-targeted therapy.

The stem cell group was successful in culturing a large number of adult stem cells from placenta and has developed novel ways to drive their differentiation into hepatocytes.

The NHRI Vaccine Center has successfully produced cell-based H5N1 vaccine for urgent use.

The cancer group has pioneered the use of thalidomide in treating hepatocellular cancer.

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London: Genetic Epidemiologist, Marie Curie Fellowship, King's College London

King's College London
Genetic Epidemiologist

Genetic Epidemiologist
Marie Curie Fellowship

MyEurope, Funded by European Commission
MTRN-CT-20006-034021

Applications are invited for a Marie Curie Fellowship for a Genetic Epidemiologist at the Twin Research Unit & Genetic Epidemiology Unit (TRU) at St Thomas' Hospital, part of the Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at King's College London.

The post holder is required to design and manage statistical aspects of the eye research projects at the TRU and in particular to be part of the 'MyEuropia' European Myopia Research Training Network (http://www.my-europia.net). We have extensive genetic linkage and association data relating to the genetic epidemiology of common eye diseases, such as myopia/refractive error, cataract, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, which requires analysis. There is considerable genetic statistical experience at the Twin Research Unit and the post holder will liaise closely with the ophthalmology and genetic analysis teams at the Twin research Unit.

We are looking for an experienced Genetic Epidemiologist, educated to PhD Level, with several years experience of genetic analysis at high level and a considerable publication record in the field of genetic epidemiology, molecular genetics or equivalent disciplines. Salary is between £32,800 - £38,000 pa, depending on status and is fixed, due to specific EU regulations. The post is a two year position.

Please note that this post is a Marie Curie Fellowship and is therefore bound by strict EU regulations. Only applicants from countries outside the UK or those who have been in the UK for less than 1 year are eligible for application.

For further information on this post, please contact Prof. Christopher Hammond on chammond@btopenworld.com For a job description and application details, please follow the link to the KCL website: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs Please send your completed application documents to

Mrs Ursula Perks,
Twin Research Unit,
King's College London,
1st Floor South Wing,
St Thomas' Hospital Campus,
Lambeth Palace Rd,
London SE1 7EH.

Please quote reference number: W/MGA/106/07-KW.

Closing date: 30th April 2007.

Interview date: 23rd May 2007.

Equality of opportunity is College policy

Cambridge, UK: PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health Studentships

PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health Studentships (Several Posts)

University of Cambridge, UK

Department of Public Health and Primary Care

Vacancy Reference No: RH01602

Limit of tenure applies*

The Department of Public Health and Primary Care is seeking applications from eligible students, who wish to undertake a MRC funded PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health from October 2007.

For candidates from the UK or EU, three studentships are available.

Eligible students will have obtained a Masters or equivalent in Epidemiology, Biostatistics or Public Health and will have an excellent first degree (2:1 or higher). Exceptional students without a Masters may also be considered.

Potential PhD students should send a full CV including the addresses of two referees, and a covering letter to The Postgraduate Secretary, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SR, UK.

Applicants are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor before applying. A list of potential supervisors can be found at http://www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/supervisors.htm

Further information about the Department is available at http://www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/.

* Limit of tenure: Three years.

Closing date: 30 April 2007.

Pittsburgh: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistical Biosurveillance, University of Pittsburgh

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Statistical Biosurveillance
Employer: University of Pittsburgh - RODS Laboratory
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Category: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Classification: Bioinformatics / Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Computer Science & Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics

Compensation: $40,000 - $50,000/year
Degree Required: PhD
Deadline: Open until filled

Description & Requirement

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN STATISTICAL BIOSURVEILLANCE

The RODS Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in statistical biosurveillance. We are conducting cutting edge research in the analysis of biosurveillance data and meteorological data to detect a bioterrorist attack as early as possible. This research uses Bayesian statistics and has at its disposal large datasets of over-the-counter sales data, hospitalizations, emergency department visits, viral testing, and meteorological observations for research.

The RODS Laboratory is a dynamic, growing research group that is a leader in biosurveillance research. It has pioneered numerous methods and techniques that are now standard in the field.

Candidates should have a publication record in their chosen field of study and a foundational knowledge of Bayesian statistics and methods. A background in meteorology is a plus.

Desired computer skills: Java, SAS, Matlab

Educational requirement: A completed, or soon to be completed, Ph.D. in computer science, statistics, mathematics, electrical engineering, biomedical informatics, or a related field.

To apply:
Curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation are required for application. Electronic submissions are accepted.

Please submit application materials and address inquiries to:
Daphne A. Henry
RODS Laboratory
Department of Biomedical Informatics
University of Pittsburgh
M-183 Parkvale Building
200 Meyran Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: (412) 648-6738
Fax: (412) 802-6803
dhenry@cbmi.pitt.edu
http://rods.health.pitt.edu

Pittsburgh: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Disease Outbreak Modeling, University of Pittsburgh

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Disease Outbreak Modeling
Employer: University of Pittsburgh - RODS Laboratory
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Category: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Classification: Bioinformatics / Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Computer Science & Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics

Compensation: $40,000 - $50,000/year
Degree Required: PhD
Deadline: Open until filled

Description & Requirement

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN DISEASE OUTBREAK MODELING

The RODS Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in disease outbreak modeling. We are conducting cutting edge research on the simulation of disease outbreaks and their effects on biosurveillance data. Disease outbreak models that are developed in this research will be used in state-of-the-art evaluation software developed by the RODS Laboratory.

The RODS Laboratory is a dynamic, cross-disciplinary group that is a leader in biosurveillance research and development of biosurveillance software. It has pioneered numerous methods and techniques that are now standard in the field.

Candidates should have a publication record in their chosen field of study and a foundational knowledge of epidemiology and statistics.

Education requirement: A completed, or soon to be completed, Ph.D. in epidemiology, biostatistics, biomedical informatics, computer science, or a related field.

To apply:
Curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation are required for application. Electronic submissions are accepted.

Please submit application materials and address inquiries to:
Daphne A. Henry
RODS Laboratory
Department of Biomedical Informatics
University of Pittsburgh
M-183 Parkvale Building
200 Meyran Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: (412) 648-6738
Fax: (412) 802-6803
dhenry@cbmi.pitt.edu
http://rods.health.pitt.edu

Maryland: Epidemiological Intern, Directorate of Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance, US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine

Job Title: Epidemiological Intern
Job Number: CHPPM 123
Organization: US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
Posted: 3/23/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Injury Control and Prevention
Industry: Federal Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Compensation: $37,640 to $49,110, depending on experience, GPA, and degree

Position Description: You will assist in injury control programs with a mentor or series of mentors in the Directorate of Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance (DEDS) at the US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM). Typical experiences include determining and tracking injury and illness case rates, trends, and major causes of injury morbidity and mortality in U.S. military forces both in the continental United States and during deployments overseas. You may assist in the coordination, planning, and execution of injury control investigations, disaster response planning, field studies, field surveys, and program evaluations relating to injury epidemiology. You will participate in various phases of data collection, analysis, presentation and reporting. Presentations at least once per year will be expected and publication is possible. Travel within the United States and possibly outside the United States will be required.

Qualifications: Recent graduate of biology, pre-med, public health, or related programs at the master’s degree level. Master of Public Health preferred.

Organization Description: http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/ (Organization); http://chppm- www.apgea.army.mil/ORISE (Information on CHPPM ORISE Program); http://www.orau.gov/orise.htm (general information on ORISE program).

Closing Date: 5/5/2007
Desired Starting Date: 6/1/2007

Contact Name: Joseph Knapik, Research Physiologist
Contact Location: USACHPPM
1570 Stark Rd
Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 21010
Contact Phone: (410)436-1328
Contact Fax: (410)436-5449
Contact Email: joseph.knapik@apg.amedd.army.mil
How to Apply: Complete the ORISE application at www.orau.gov/orisemaryland . Transcripts are required but no references are required at this time. Completed applications with resumes or CVs can be faxed, e-mailed, or mailed to BOTH individuals below.
Dr Joseph Knapik, Sc.D. US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine ATTN: MCHB-TS-DI Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010 FAX (410)436-5449 joseph.knapik@apg.amedd.army.mil

Lara Giordano Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) P.O. Box 53 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010 FAX (410)436-7256 lara.giordano@apg.amedd.army.mil

Additional Information: For general information on the ORISE program call Ms Lara Giordano or Kim Myers at (410) 436-7256. For specific information on this program call Dr Joseph Knapik at (410)436-1328 or Dr Bruce Jones at (410)436-1008

Atlanta: Intern, Family Studies Division of the Behavioral Research Center at American Cancer Society

Job Title: Family Studies Intern
Organization: American Cancer Society
Posted: 3/23/2007
Type: Internship
Classification: Behavioral Science
Industry: Non Profit
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Compensation: Paid

Position Description: Applications are invited for a one-year internship position that begins May 2007 in the Family Studies Division of the Behavioral Research Center at the American Cancer Society. Family Studies projects examine the impact of cancer on the quality of life of family members and close friends of cancer patients/survivors.
The Intern will perform data management, communicate with the Principle Investigator and project coordinators, and other miscellaneous, but essential, project tasks, and will be encouraged to develop abstracts for conferences and be involved in manuscript preparation.


Qualifications: The ability to work independently as well as with others in a research environment is a must. The candidate must be detail oriented, organized, and self-motivated. Experience with data analysis is preferred and excellent writing skills are required. The candidate should hold a bachelor or master degree or currently be in master or doctoral program in psychology, public health, or other related field.
In considering this position, please note the following:

1) you must either be a current student, have no more than 6 months ago, or be between programs (ie. just graduated with a Bachelor’s and entering a Master’s program in the Fall)

2) pay for this position is $10 - $15 / hour (depending on experience);

3) this position is part-time (20 hours / week) and does not offer benefits; and

4) this position is based in Atlanta, GA and the candidate must have reliable transportation as the American Cancer Society is relocating to downtown Atlanta (250 Williams Street) mid-May 2007.


Organization Description: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Closing Date: 4/17/2007
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Tekla Evans, Project Manager
Contact Location: 1599 Clifton Rd
Atlanta GA 30329
Contact Phone:
Contact Fax:
Contact Email: tekla.evans@cancer.org
Web Address: http://www.cancer.org
How to Apply: Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references to: Tekla Evans, MPH, Project Manager at tekla.evans@cancer.org. Those students that have been pre-selected will then have to fill out an application and send in official transcripts

Additional Information: Application deadline is April 13 or until position is filled.
*Please note that American Cancer Society is relocating to downtown Atlanta (250 Williams Street) mid-May 2007. Therefore, the candidate must have reliable transportation.

Florida: Post-Doctoral Fellow in Global Health (Malaria), University of South Florida

Job Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow
Job Number: 993
Organization: University of South Florida
Posted: 4/2/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification:
Industry: Education
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Tampa, FL USA
Compensation:

Position Description: The Department of Global Health at the University of South Florida College of Public Health is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow. This is a non-tenure track position and is a 12-month appointment.

Responsibilities: The focus of the research will be elucidating mechanisms of resistance to artemisinin drugs in the human malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. Research will involve the identification, characterization, and functional analysis of genes involved in artemisinin-induced dormancy and resistance. The successful candidate will report research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, presentations at group and national meetings, and prepare reports of data suitable for patents and for funding agencies.

Qualifications: Qualifications:
Minimum: Doctoral degree in biomedical sciences, microbiology, public health or related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in cell and molecular biology of parasitic protozoa. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential. Interested individuals should have a strong background in molecular biology, fluorescent in situ hybridization, or cell biology. The incumbent must be self motivated and able to thrive in a multidisciplinary lab setting.

Application Procedure: Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three references, and a cover letter indicating how minimum and preferred qualificatio