Kettering, Ohio: Postdoctoral Researcher (cardiovascular epidemiology), Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Postdoctoral Researcher
Wright State University Boonshoft SOM
Kettering, Ohio, United States

Job ID: 3688347
Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Min Education: Doctorate Degree
Posted: December 19, 2007
Job Function: Researcher/Scientist

Contact Person: Chair, Postdoctoral Search Committee
Email Address: roger.siervogel@wright.edu
Phone: 937-775-1401
Fax: 937-775-1456

Postdoctoral Researcher Position

Postdoctoral Researcher to participate in epidemiological study of body composition and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Primary focus is analyzing data collected in ongoing studies and to collaborate on manuscripts. Opportunities exist for expanding the scope of the research. Doctorate required by starting date in: epidemiology, genetic epidemiology sports medicine, biostatistics, exercise physiology, anthropology, human biology, nutrition, or a related field. Analytical background and research interests compatible with existing researchers preferred. Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team of established investigators is essential. Current research interests within this team include genetic epidemiology, aging, biostatistical methods for serial analyses and the role of changes in body composition throughout the life span in the development of cardiovascular and other age-related diseases. Review begins 02/01/08. Open until filled. EO/AAEmployer.

Apply to: Chair, Postdoctoral Search Committee, Lifespan Health Research Center, Wright State University SOM, 3171 Research Blvd., Kettering, OH 45420-4014 FAX: (937) 775-1456.
email:roger.siervogel@wright.edu
http://www.med.wright.edu/lhrc

Cambridge, UK: Research Assistant/Research Associate, University of Cambridge, Department of Public Health and Primary Care

Research Assistant/Research Associate
University of Cambridge
Department of Public Health and Primary Care
£21,682-£24,403 or £25,134-£32,796

Limit of tenure applies*

A Research Assistant/Associate is sought, to analyse and enhance cancer registration and healthcare-related routine datasets; and to help with the design and analysis of patient education interventions on cancer treatment choices and outcomes. The post-holder will work closely with a Clinical Senior Research Associate (Dr Lyratzopoulos) and will have a working relationship with the Cancer Registry of the East of England (ECRIC/Eastern Cancer Registration and Information Centre) and the Eastern Region Public Health Observatory (ERPHO). Candidates should possess a postgraduate qualification in statistics (or a closely-related discipline) and/or have relevant experience and advanced knowledge and experience of statistical analysis and database management software.

The Department of Public Health and Primary Care at the University of Cambridge is one of the UK's premier population health sciences university departments, awarded the highest possible ratings in the five-yearly UK-wide research assessment exercise (RAE) for the last 15 years. ECRIC is a regional UK cancer registry, covering a population of about 5.5 m with an excellent quality assurance record and a track record in research collaborations and research outcomes. ERPHO is a regional UK public health observatory, specialising in the surveillance of population health trends and in the use of routine statistics and datasets to inform policy making.

Information can be obtained from Dr Yoryos Lyratzopoulos email gl290@medschl.cam.ac.uk. Further particulars can be obtained from www.phpc.cam.ac.uk. Applications, comprising a full CV and Parts I and III of Form PD18 (available from www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/) should be sent to Mrs. Catherine Hill, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Strangeways Research Laboratory Site, Wort's Causeway, Cambridge, CB1 8RN.

* Limit of tenure: 30 September 2009

Closing date: 10 January 2008. Interview date: 22 January 2008.

Association of Schools of Public Health, Public Health Training Opportunities at CDC

ASPH Announces Public Health Training Opportunities at CDC

ASPH is pleased to offer graduate degree candidates and early career professionals with graduate degrees from ASPH member schools of public health 25 new and exciting training opportunities within the ASPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program. ASPH is also pleased to announce the availability of funds to support seven new public health internship opportunities at the CDC for summer 2008. The deadline for applications for the ASPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program is February 12, 2008. The deadline for the ASPH/CDC/ATSDR Public Health Internship Program is February 1, 2008. ASPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program Selected fellows will complete their training experience at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, or at CDC geographical locations throughout the United States. Fellowship positions are full-time opportunities whose duration is for a one year period (July 2008-July 2009). Fellowships may be extended for an additional year, pending available funding and mutual agreement by the fellow, CDC, and ASPH.

Students receiving their MPH or Doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no later than June 2008) and early career professionals with MPH or Doctorate degrees may apply for the fellowship program. Applicants must be affiliated with an Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) member graduate school of public health accredited by the council on Education for Public Health (a list of accredited ASPH member schools can be accessed via the ASPH website at [ http://www.asph.org/ ]www.asph.org. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. to be eligible for the fellowship program. ASPH/CDC/ATSDR Public Health Internship Program The internships will begin on June 2, 2008 for a 10-week training period. Any full or part-time student enrolled in a master's or doctoral level degree program at any ASPH-member, CEPH-accredited school of public health is permitted to apply. Applicants may apply for up to three different internships. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S. to be eligible for the fellowship program.

This year, ASPH is offering the opportunity to apply online for all training opportunities. ASPH is looking to all faculty to help identify talented students and recent graduates to encourage them to apply. Detailed program information and an application can be accessed on the ASPH Web site http://www.asph.org/document.cfm?page=751&JobProg_ID=6. Applications are due Tuesday, February 12, 2008. Please direct all questions about the programs to Ms. Monica Stadtler at mstadtler@asph.org.

Columbia, SC: Public Health Practice Post Doctoral Associate, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina

Job Title: Public Health Practice Post Doctoral Associate
Job Number:
Organization: SC Public Health Consortium
Posted: 12/10/2007
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Public Health - General
Industry: State Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Columbia, SC USA

Compensation: 37,000-50,000 dep on exp, Health Insurance, Retirement, Sick/Annual Leave

Position Description: The Arnold School of Public Health has one (1) opening in the Public Health Practice Post Doctoral Program. The position is a two year fellowship beginning May 2008. The Post Doctoral Associate will provide expertise in public health program evaluation and epidemiology; provide leadership in planning and implementing evaluation plans for bureau and community partnership initiatives, focusing on obesity, nutrition, and physical activity; contribute to the development and delivery of competency-based curricula and mentors students as well as facilitating joint research projects between the Arnold School of Public Health and DHEC.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates will possess a doctoral degree in public health, health promotion/education, or epidemiology with at least one year of experience gathering, editing, analyzing, and reporting public health data and in developing educational programs and translating findings. Ability to evaluate public health or social programs including community- based projects.

Organization Description: The SC Public Health Consortium is a program of the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health and the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Closing Date: 5/15/2008
Desired Starting Date: 5/16/2008

Contact Name: Lillian Smith, Director
Contact Location: Arnold School of Public Health, USC
800 Sumter St., HPEB
Columbia SC 29208
Contact Phone: 803-777-4788
Contact Fax:
Contact Email: smithlu@gwm.sc.edu
Web Address: http://
How to Apply: You must apply online at https://uscjobs.sc.edu, requisition #044112.

Atlanta, GA: Health-Related Quality of Life Surveillance Team, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Research Participation Program
Atlanta, GA

Division of Adult and Community Health
Project # CDC NCCDPHP 2008-05

A project is available in the Division of Adult and Community Health within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The selected ORISE participant will assist with surveillance and research activities for the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) Surveillance Team, which includes a program analyst, a public health advisor, and a medical epidemiologist.

Responsibilities:

The HRQOL Surveillance Team and its public health partners have developed and validated a compact set of Healthy Days measures that describe and track the overall perceived physical and mental health of populations over time. Healthy Days core measures are included annually on the state-based Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), and the Medicare Health Outcome Survey. The CDC HRQOL Web site at http://w ww.cdc.gov/hrqol describes these and other CDC HRQOL measures and how they have been used in research and surveillance.

The HRQOL Surveillance participant would assist in one or more of these areas:
• Development of a national, state, and local surveillance system for tracking HRQOL among U.S. residents.

• Development, validation, and refinement of HRQOL measures for use in tracking and prevention research at each stage of life.

• Identification of new opportunities around HRQOL intervention research, evaluation, and program development.

Requirements:

Applicants should have a Master’s of Public Health or other science or health-related master’s degree. Applicants should have training or experience in one or more of these disciplines: population health assessment, health-related quality of life or health outcomes measurement, surveillance methods, psychometrics, program evaluation methods, health economics, biostatistics, epidemiology, or community mental health. The applicant should have both masters-level statistical expertise and scientific writing skills. Experience with analysis of one or more large datasets and primary authorship of a related peer-reviewed publication and/or doctoral dissertation are preferred.

The appointment is for up to one year and may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and subject to availability of funds. The participant will receive an annual stipend depending on background and experience. The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance. The appointment is full time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator and there are no fringe benefits paid.

The Research Participation Program for CDC is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. To be considered, send a current resume to Debbie Alcorn via e-mail at Debbie.Alcorn@orau.org or via fax at (865) 241-5219. Please reference Project # CDC NCCDPHP 2008-0005. For additional program information refer to http://www.orau.gov/cdc .

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: postdoctoral infectious disease epidemiologist, Asia-Pacific Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Hawaii

The Asia-Pacific Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, in partnership with the Pasture Institute in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, and the Pediatric Dengue Vaccine Initiative in Seoul, Korea, is seeking a postdoctoral-level infectious disease epidemiologist.

The applicant should have a Ph.D. in infectious disease epidemiology or an MD with epidemiology training or experience. This is 3-year entry-level project-funded position. Job location is on site in Ho Chi Minh City and in nearby My To City.

Briefly, the job description is to oversee the implementation of an active surveillance project on dengue virus infection among 5- to 10-year old children in My Tho City.

Terms of employment are conditional on background, experience, and availability of funds.

Please contact Dr. Miller for more details.

F. DeWolfe Miller, MPH, PhD
Professor of Epidemiology
Chair Doctoral Program in Epidemiology
Asia-Pacific Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases
Department of Tropical Medicine and Medical Microbiology
John A. Burns School of Medicine
University of Hawaii
651 Ilalo Street, BSB 3rd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
dewolfe@hawaii.edu
Phone +1 (808) 692-1605
Mobile +1 (808) 386 -4869

Dayton, OH: Postdoctoral Researcher, CVD epidemiology, Lifespan Health Research Center, Wright State University, Dept Community Health

Job Title: Postdoctoral Researcher, Lifespan Health Research Center
Department: Community Health
Department Website: http://www.med.wright.edu/lhrc
Institution: Wright State University
Dayton, OH

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Start Date: Available Immediately

Job Categories: Post-Doc

Academic Field(s): Public Health & Epidemiology
Genetics, Genomics & Molecular Biology

Apply By E-mail: roger.siervogel@wright.edu

Job Description:

Postdoctoral Researcher to participate in epidemiological study of body composition and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Primary focus is analyzing data collected in ongoing studies and to collaborate on manuscripts. Opportunities exist for expanding the scope of the research. Doctorate required by starting date in: epidemiology, genetic epidemiology sports medicine, biostatistics, exercise physiology, anthropology, human biology, nutrition, or a related field. Analytical background and research interests compatible with existing researchers preferred. Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team of established investigators is essential. Current research interests within this team include genetic epidemiology, aging, biostatistical methods for serial analyses and the role of changes in body composition throughout the life span in the development of cardiovascular and other age-related diseases.


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Contact: Chair, Postdoctoral Research Committee
Lifespan Health Research Center
Wright State University
3171 Research Blvd
Dayton, OH 45420

Phone Number: 937-775-1415
Fax Number: 937-775-1456
E-mail: roger.siervogel@wright.edu