Medical, Veterinary, Dental, Public Health, Pharmacy students: NIH/Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars Program

International Fellowship Program Seeks Applicants
(NIH/Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars Program)

I call your attention to an exciting clinical research training experience for graduate level U.S. students in the health professions, the NIH/Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholars Program. The program offers a one-year clinical research training experience to advanced standing students in U.S. medical, osteopathic, or dental school; or students enrolled in doctoral level programs at U.S. schools of public health, optometry, nursing, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine.

This is an opportunity for highly motivated individuals to experience mentored research training at top-ranked NIH funded research centers in a diverse group of countries, including Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, China, Haiti, India, Kenya, Mali, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Zambia.

The program is sponsored by the NIH's Fogarty International Center (FIC) in partnership with the NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the NIH National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, and the NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse. The Association of American Medical Colleges, Vanderbilt University, Meharry Medical College, Indent Inc., and the Association of Schools of Public Health are managing the program.

The deadline to apply for the program is December 14, 2007.

To learn more and to obtain an application, please visit www.aamc.org/overseasfellowship,
or contact fic-fellowship@aamc.org with questions.

2008 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program (racial and ethnic health disparities), Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program

Cara James
(202) 347-5270
cjames@kff.org

Jomo Kassaye
(202) 238-2385
jzkassaye@howard.edu

Washington, D.C. - The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation is accepting applications for the 2008 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program. This opportunity is for college seniors and recent college graduates who have a strong interest in addressing racial and ethnic health disparities, or who are themselves a member of a population that is adversely affected by racial and ethnic health disparities. The application deadline is 5:00pm ET on December 14, 2007.

During their nine-week experience, the Scholars work in congressional offices in Washington, D.C., obtaining first-hand experience in the policy-making process. They participate in seminars and site visits to enhance their practical knowledge of health care issues and gain first-hand knowledge of the federal legislative process. Each Scholar also writes and presents a health policy research paper in one of the following areas: Medicaid and the uninsured, Medicare, or HIV/AIDS.

"The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program is a chance for motivated students to learn about the policy-making process on Capitol Hill and immerse themselves in the substance of a health policy issue. Barbara Jordan would be proud to see these students grapple with difficult health policy issues and work to address disparities,” Foundation President and CEO Drew E. Altman said.

Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who will be seniors or recent graduates of an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of 2008. Individuals with an advanced degree, and those individuals currently enrolled in an advanced degree program are not eligible to participate. Candidates are selected based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential, and interest in health issues that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minorities or underserved communities. Scholars receive roundtrip transportation to Washington, a stipend, and housing at Howard University for the duration of the program.

The Kaiser Family Foundation established the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program to honor the legacy of former U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan—the first African American elected to Congress from Texas and a much-admired member of the Foundation’s board of trustees. Barbara Jordan had a distinguished career exemplified by her tireless advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations. She brought this passion to her work, inspiring others to become involved in addressing challenging health policy issues.

The Kaiser Family Foundation operates the program in partnership with Howard University. Application materials and more information are available online at www.bjscholars.org. For questions, please contact program director Cara James, Ph.D., at (202) 347-5270 or program manager Jomo Kassaye at (202) 238-2385.

Iowa City, IA: Postdoctoral Research Scholar (Muscular Dystrophy), Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa

Institution: The University of Iowa
Discipline: Public Health
Major: Epidemiology
Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Position Description: The Iowa Registry for Congenital and Inherited Disorders in the Department of Epidemiology is seeking candidates to conduct research with the Muscular Dystrophy Surveillance, Tracking and Research Network (MD STARnet). The Iowa site of the MD STARnet is one of five state-based sites engaged in surveillance and epidemiologic research of Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy. Successful candidates will be expected to actively contribute to the collection and analysis of data collected by the MD STARnet sites. Candidates must have a PhD or MD with a strong background in epidemiology study design and analysis, demonstrated experience using SAS, as well as fluency in English. Please submit current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and the names and contact information for at least three references by email to jenell-lentz@uiowa.edu or by postal mail to Jenell Lentz at the address below.

Start Date: 10/2007
Salary: Salary will follow NIH guidelines (http://www.grad.uiowa.edu/Postdoc/Salary.asp) and will commensurate with experience

Contact Name : Jenell Lentz
Department Address: 100 Oakdale Campus, M108 OH
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-335-4088
Email: jenell-lentz@uiowa.edu

Cleveland, OH: Postdoctoral Fellowship Cancer Prevention and Control, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University

Postdoctoral Fellowship Cancer Prevention and Control

Salary: Starting at 58,000.00
Location: Cleveland, OH
Employer: Case Western Reserve University
Type: Full Time - Internship
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University, invites applications to its 2-3 year NCI-funded postdoctoral training program. This program is designed to prepare fellows for careers as independent investigators engaged in research on behavioral aspects of cancer prevention, detection, and control, including cancer care communication and decision making, cancer survivor quality of life, health services research, and cancer preventive service delivery in primary care and community settings, including smoking cessation interventions and outcomes. An additional strong focus area is psychosocial and health services research on aging and cancer. The program combines a specialized curriculum of formal didactic training and individualized longitudinal curriculum with a mentored cancer behavioral research project designed by the fellow in collaboration with their mentors.
Stipends and research supply funds are highly competitive. Review of applications will begin January 31, 2008 for positions starting August 1, 2008.

To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, a statement of interest and two letters of reference addressed to: Julia H. Rose, PhD, Center for Health Care Research and Policy, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, R245A, Cleveland, OH 44109-1998 or via e-mail to julia.rose@case.edu.

Email Dr. Rose to set up an interview with her during APHA and GSA annual meetings.

For more information about the program, please visit http://cancer.case.edu/training/preventionresearch/

Applications from underrepresented minority and women are encouraged.

NOTES: 4 openings. North American Residents Only. Fringe benefits, research supply funds

Requirements
1) US citizenship or permanent residency. 2) Terminal degree (PhD, DNP, DPH or MD) in a social or behavioral science, public health, nursing, or medicine and have demonstrated skills in research methods and biostatistics

Chapel Hill, NC: 2 postdoctoral fellowships (obesity, physical activity, obesity prevention), University of North Carolina School of Public Health

University of North Carolina School of Public Health
Department of Nutrition
Chapel Hill, NC

--2 postdoctoral fellowship positions
--Start: Immediately, but will wait for the right candidate.

Position 1: Epidemiologic studies of obesity and physical activity

Candidates will have interest in population-based studies of obesity,
body composition and/or physical activity and excellent SAS data
analysis skills. Training in epidemiology, biostatistics, exercise
science and nutrition or other health-related sciences is preferred.
Experience in the analysis of accelerometry data would be very helpful.


Position 2: Studies of obesity prevention in children with emphasis on study design

Candidates will have interest in the development and advancement of methods used in obesity prevention studies aimed at children. Training in nutrition and clinical trials preferred. Areas of work are likely to include diet, physical activity and other obesity-related behaviors.
Applicants should be interested in the design and implementation of trials and both data collection and analysis. Experiences will include data analysis, manuscript preparation and
involvement in writing grant proposals.

These postdocs will join an enthusiastic and energetic group of scholars and receive careful mentoring. Participation in classroom courses as a student and/or instructor is available if of interest. United States citizenship is not required, however, candidates must speak and write English fluently.


June Stevens, MS, PhD
Chair of the Department of Nutrition
Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology
AICR/WCRF Distinguished Professor
Phone: 919-966-7218
Fax: 919-966-7216
Email: June_Stevens@unc.edu

Mailing address:
Department of Nutrition
School of Public Health, CB 7461
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7461

WEB:
http://www.sph.unc.edu/?option=com_profiles&Itemid=1900&profileAction=ProfDetail&profileId=1277

Cambridge, UK: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistical Methods, University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistical Methods
Department of Public Health and Primary Care
University of Cambridge
£25,134-£32,796

Limit of tenure applies*

We are seeking to employ a statistician interested in medical problems to work on statistical modelling of the relationship between diet and disease, especially cancer, and in particular to develop statistical methods for handling measurement error in dietary data using multiple measurements by different methods. Candidates should have a familiarity with statistical techniques at least up to the level of a Master's degree in statistics and have an interest in developing new statistical methods. The formal employer will be the University of Cambridge, but the post-holder will be based both in the MRC Biostatistics Unit and in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care.

Further particulars can be obtained from www.iph.cam.ac.uk. For further information please contact Ian.White@mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk. Applications (3 copies of a full CV together with Form PD18, Parts I and III) should be sent to Eliza Sellen, CNC, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory Site, Wort's Causeway, Cambridge, CB1 8RN, e-mail: eliza@srl.cam.ac.uk.

* Limit of tenure: Three years.

Closing date: 2 October 2007. Interview date: 16 October 2007.

Cambridge, UK: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistical Methods, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Statistical Methods
Department of Public Health and Primary Care
University of Cambridge
£25,134-£32,796

Limit of tenure applies*

We are seeking to employ a statistician interested in medical problems to work on statistical modelling of the relationship between diet and disease, especially cancer, and in particular to develop statistical methods for handling measurement error in dietary data using multiple measurements by different methods. Candidates should have a familiarity with statistical techniques at least up to the level of a Master's degree in statistics and have an interest in developing new statistical methods. The formal employer will be the University of Cambridge, but the post-holder will be based both in the MRC Biostatistics Unit and in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care.

Further particulars can be obtained from www.iph.cam.ac.uk. For further information please contact Ian.White@mrc-bsu.cam.ac.uk. Applications (3 copies of a full CV together with Form PD18, Parts I and III) should be sent to Eliza Sellen, CNC, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Strangeways Research Laboratory Site, Wort's Causeway, Cambridge, CB1 8RN, e-mail: eliza@srl.cam.ac.uk .

* Limit of tenure: Three years.

Closing date: 2 October 2007. Interview date: 16 October 2007.

Maryland: Pre/PostDoctoral Fellowship, National Center for the Study of Preparedness and Catastrophic Event Response (PACER), Johns Hopkins University

Pre/Post Doctoral Fellowship Opportunity
National Center for the Study of Preparedness and Catastrophic Event Response (PACER)
Johns Hopkins University

Seeking individuals interested in research of disaster preparedness and
catastrophic event response.

Individuals will be working with team members to Evaluate Syndromic Surveillance
Methods & Rapid Diagnostic Technologies.

Must be U.S Citizen

Must hold post-baccalaureate degree

Awards will be for duration of 9-12 months (pre-doctoral) or 1-2 years (post-doctoral)

Flexible hours

Apply by September 10, 2007 by email at rrothma1@jhmi.edu (include CV)

PI: Richard Rothman, M.D.,PhD (Department of Emergency Medicine)
For Questions Contact: Avanthi Abey 443-287-6985 or Alex Kecojevic 443-287-4811
http://www.pacercenter.org/

Barcelona, Spain: Postdoctoral Position in Epidemiology of Smoking, Cancer Prevention and Control Department, Catalan Institute of Oncology

Postdoctoral Position in Epidemiology of Smoking

The Smoking Research Unit of the Cancer Prevention and Control Department at the Catalan Institute of Oncology (Barcelona, Spain) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to achieve independence in research within one or two years. The purpose of the Unit is to improve the knowledge towards understanding the determinants of the smoking epidemics to control and prevent it at the population level. We endeavour to understand social and economical determinants of smoking initiation and cessation, and its impact in the morbidity and mortality of smoking-related diseases, as well as to design and evaluate interventions focused on smoking prevention.

The initial position responsibilities include management, analysis and preparation of manuscripts for publication from on-going research projects. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to initiate new projects and obtain funding to continue his/her independent research
within the Smoking Research Unit. The position is available for 3 years and is supported by funds from the European Commission (Public Health Directorate) and the Research Network for Research on Cancer (Spanish Ministry of Health). Evaluation for permanent appointment
(Associate Researcher) after the 3 year period will be based on publications and grant success.

Applicants should have a doctorate (PhD) in epidemiology or a related health discipline such as medicine, social or behavioural sciences, statistics or human biology. Candidates should demonstrate experience in the application of epidemiological methods in community oriented
tobacco control research as well as a commitment to multi-disciplinary, collaborative work. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of peer-reviewed publications and potential
to successfully obtain extramural grants.

Full salary range: € 30.000 - € 35.000

Deadline for applications is 30th September 2007 and the successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible during 2007.

Interested applicants should e-mail a statement of interest, curriculum vitae and the names of two references to Esteve Fernández, MD, PhD; Catalan Institute of Oncology; Av. Gran Via s/n Km. 2,7; 08907 L’Hospitalet (Barcelona), Spain. E-mail: efernandez@ico.scs.es

Additional information about the Institute and Research Unit can be
found at www.iconcologia.net, www.xtpt.net/gpcc.htm , and www.xtpt.net/efm.htm .