San Francisco, CA: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW RESEARCHER, Epidemiology Blood Systems Research Institute, University of California in San Francisco

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW RESEARCHER

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Post Date: Mar 25, 2008 Type: Full Time
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Location: US - California - San Francisco
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW RESEARCHER Epidemiology Blood Systems Research Institute (BSRI) an affiliate of the University of California in San Francisco, CA seeks to fill a full-time Research Post-Doctoral Fellow position. The candidate will need to possess an advanced knowledge of observational study design, methods and execution. The candidate will also need to have familiarity with randomized controlled trial designs. Advanced skills in statistical analysis using STATA, SAS, or equivalent programs are required. Previous experience in data cleaning and analysis of large databases is also required along with knowledge of survey research design, methods and analysis. Knowledge of/and research experience in infectious diseases and/or behavioral epidemiology is preferred. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Epidemiology or Health Outcomes Research or other doctoral degree in a related discipline.

Candidates must possess strong communication skills. Send resume / CV, salary requirements and professional references by April 11, 2008 to: Human Resources, Blood Systems Research Institute, 270 Masonic Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118. Fax (415)775-3859; E-Mail: BSRIcareers@bloodsystems.org Pre-employment drug screen required. EOE M/F/D/V.
Job ID: 98742

Saint Louis, MO: Postdoctoral Trainee Fellow, Psychiatric Epidemiology, Washington University School of Medicine

Postdoctoral Trainee Fellow
Washington University School of Medicine

Job Title: Postdoctoral Trainee Fellow
Department: Psychiatry
Department Website: http://www.psychiatry.wustl.edu
Institution: Washington University School of Medicine
Saint Louis, MO

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

Job Categories: Post-Doc


Academic Field(s): Public Health & Epidemiology
Psychiatry/Psychology/Behavioral Science
Preventive Medicine


Job Website: http://www.rkp.wustl.edu, or, http://epi.wustl.edu

Apply Online Here: http://epi.wustl.edu/epi/fellows.htm.
Apply By E-mail: price@rkp.wustl.edu, or, murdockel@epi.wustl.edu


Job Description:

AN IMMEDIATE NIDA/NIMH POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP OPENING AVAILABLE

Two post-doctoral fellowship positions are available in the NIDA-sponsored Training Program in Drug Abuse Comorbidity, Prevention and Biostatistics, and NIMH-sponsored Training Program in Psychiatric Epidemiology and Biostatistics, both at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents are eligible. The Department of Psychiatry is internationally recognized for its pioneer work in substance abuse and psychiatric epidemiology, as well as for genetic epidemiology of psychiatric and substance use disorders. Comprehensive training is available in biostatistics, prevention, epidemiology, comorbidity, services research, infectious diseases, and public health risk factors; and additional tracks are available for genetics and neuroscience training. Multiple mentors can be chosen from a pool of more than two dozen training faculty members. Interdisciplinary post-doctoral projects incorporating both biomedical and behavioral/social science approaches are particularly encouraged. Qualified applicants may elect to pursue a Master in Psychiatric Epidemiology (MPE) degree or a Genetic Epidemiology Master of Science (GEMS) degree. Numerous opportunities exist to interact and learn from faculty and trainees from five other Department of Psychiatry Training Programs, and postdoc trainees and junior faculty fellows of over two dozen training programs in the School of Medicine. Full descriptions of the NIDA/NIMH programs and applications can be found at http://epi.wustl.edu/epi/fellows.htm. For more information, contact NIDA Program Co-Director at price@rkp.wustl.edu, voice 314-286-2282; or Director’s Office at murdockel@epi.wustl.edu, voice 314-296-2261.



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Contact: Rumi Kato Price, Ph.D., MPE, Co-Director
Psychiatry
Washington University School of Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
Medical Box 8134
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Phone Number: 314-283-2282
Fax Number: 314-286-2285
E-mail: price@rkp.wustl.edu

Atlanta, Georgia: Postdoctoral Fellow Position, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Prevention Development and Evaluation Branch

Salary: Open Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employer: Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Type: Full Time
Setting: Applied/Other Level: Postdoctoral, Early Career, Experienced

Description
Research Scientist Positions at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Prevention Development and Evaluation Branch (PDEB) in the Division of Violence Prevention at the CDC is seeking candidates for three research positions. The Division supports intramural and extramural research and projects to prevent violence. Efforts include the prevention of youth violence, child maltreatment, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and suicide.

Postdoctoral Fellow Position. Postdoctoral research fellows will engage in a variety of activities, which may include working with PDEB scientists to conduct literature reviews, analyzing data from ongoing projects, publishing research findings, and assisting with extramural projects. Fellows may also develop and pursue original research ideas. Candidates with interest in the areas of sexual violence and youth violence are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates should possess a PhD, or plan to complete their PhD by August 2008. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae to Dr. Linda Anne Valle either electronically (LValle@cdc.gov) or by mail to Division of Violence Prevention, MS K-63, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta, GA 30341. Deadline for submission is March 31, 2008.

New York: Fellowship Program in Health Services Research supported by AHRQ, Cornell Weill Cornell Medical College

AHRQ AND MASTERS PROGRAMS
Job Code: 0000051443 POSTED: Mar 20

Salary: Open Location: New York
Employer: Cornell University Position
Type: Graduate Training/Residency
Specialty:

Description
Weill Cornell Medical College is offering a Fellowship Program in Health Services Research supported by AHRQ and an MS Program in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research through Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences. Each two-year program is for physicians interested in an academic career in health services research, clinical epidemiology, or health policy through conducting rigorous methodological health services research. Candidates accepted to the fellowship will be automatically enrolled in the masters program.

Begins 7/01/08. E-mail: alh2006@med.cornell.edu for more information.

San Jose, California: Post Doctoral Researcher - Healthcare Informatics, IBM

Post Doctoral Researcher - Healthcare Informatics
Job ID: 4289545
Position Title: Post Doctoral Researcher - Healthcare Informatics
Company Name: IBM
Location(s): San Jose, California, 95101, UNITED STATES
Posted: March 17, 2008
Job Function: Technology
Entry Level: No
Min Education: Doctorate Degree

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Division: Research: 22-RES IBM RESEARCH
Req ID: B047745

Job Level: Experienced Professional
Major: Not Applicable
Education: Doctorate Degree

Area Details: 0019-Research Staff Member - 4444-Research
Industry Focus: Cross industry
Duration: Full-time Temporary/Supplemental

Salary: 0 - 0

Desired Skills: The hired candidate will have achieved a PhD and have demonstrated research experience medical image analysis, data mining of health data, bio-statistics, epidemiological modeling or text analysis of clinical documents.

Job Details: The Healthcare Informatics team at IBM's Almaden Research Center is looking for Post Doctoral Researchers with analytic skills in the areas of healthcare informatics and public health. Specific skills include: medical image analysis, data mining of health data, bio-statistics, epidemiological modeling, text analysis of clinical documents or other analytic and modeling disciplines appropriate for understanding clinical data. Experience in Java, database, content management, web, and middleware systems, experience with analytic systems like SAS, MatLab are desirable skills. Our work includes healthcare Research (usually with academic or industry partners) with the goal of creating new technology, analytical systems, applications and open source tools (through the Eclipse Open Health Framework).

Major Field of Study: Healthcare Informatics, Medical Imaging, Bio-Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health.

Skills: Healthcare, Public Health, or Medical Informatics, Java Programming, Data Analysis, Middleware Experience, Analytic Tools (e.g. SAS, MatLab, etc)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.


Additional Info: The IBM Research Division conducts scientific research and develops technologies and processes for use with IBM Products and customer applications. IBM Research has produced leading contributions to the technology underlying IBM's product portfolio, as well as to the world of science and the entire IT industry. For more information go to www.ibm.com/research

Houston, TX: Postdoctoral Position in Cancer Parmacogenetics, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Postdoctoral Position in Cancer Parmacogenetics

Employer: The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (Others)
Location: Houston, TX 77030
Category: Postdoc/Graduate Assistant position of:
Cancer Biology/Oncology
Genetics & Genomics

Posted: Mar. 08, 2008
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline: Open until filled

Description & Requirement
A postdoctoral position in the field of cancer pharmacogenetics is available immediately in Dr. Xifeng Wu’s lab at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center to identify clinically relevant biomarkers to predict treatment outcomes of various types of cancer therapy such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and molecularly targeted therapy.

Cancer pharmacogenetics utilizes genetic variation in the human genome and other biological and pathological markers as surrogates of treatment outcome in order to achieve tailored therapy based on specific genetic profile of each cancer patient. Along with the completion of the Human Genome Sequencing Project, the International HapMap Project, and the ongoing Cancer Genome Sequencing Project, the field of cancer pharmacogenetics is expanding rapidly. Successful applicant of this National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded position of postdoctoral fellow will have great opportunities to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of biologists, epidemiologists, statisticians, and clinicians, and to develop multidisciplinary knowledge and techniques in molecular and cellular biology, epidemiology, statistics, genetics, genomics, and cancer medicine. The large collection of biospecimens from a number of cancer types in our laboratory will greatly facilitate the realization of promising novel ideas in the fields of cancer risk assessment, prevention, early detection, and individualized intervention.

For a brief review of cancer pharmacogenetics:
• Pharmacogenetics and cancer therapy. Nat Rev Cancer. 2001 Nov;1(2):99-108

For examples of the application of pharmacogenetics in individualized cancer therapy:
• Activating mutations in the epidermal growth factor receptor underlying responsiveness of non-small-cell lung cancer to gefitinib. N Engl J Med. 2004 May 20;350(21):2129-39.
• Gefitinib-sensitizing EGFR mutations in lung cancer activate anti-apoptotic pathways. Science. 2004 Aug 20;305(5687):1163-7.

For selected recent publications (from a total of >100) on cancer pharmacogenetics and risk assessment in our lab:
• Genetic variations in radiation and chemotherapy drug action pathways predict clinical outcomes in esophageal cancer. J Clin Oncol. 2006 Aug 10;24(23):3789-98
• Bladder cancer predisposition: a multigenic approach to DNA-repair and cell-cycle-control genes. Am J Hum Genet. 2006 Mar;78(3):464-79.
• The pharmacogenetic impact of inflammatory genes on bladder cancer recurrence. Pharmacogenomics. 2005 Sep;6(6):575-84.
• Polymorphisms in inflammation genes and bladder cancer: from initiation to recurrence, progression, and survival. J Clin Oncol. 2005 Aug 20;23(24):5746-56.
• An evolutionary perspective on single-nucleotide polymorphism screening in molecular cancer epidemiology. Cancer Res. 2004 Mar 15;64(6):2251-7.
• Telomere dysfunction: a potential cancer predisposition factor. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2003 Aug 20;95(16):1211-8.

We seek highly motivated individuals who have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree with less than 2 years of postdoctoral experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, or related fields. Applications, including a resume/curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a brief summary of past accomplishments should be sent by regular mail or email to: Xifeng Wu, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Epidemiology, Division of Cancer Prevention and Populational Science, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1155 Pressler Blvd. Box 1340, Houston, TX, 77030. Email: xwu@mdanderson.org.

Application
Xifeng Wu, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Epidemiology
Division of Cancer Prevention and Populational Science
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1155 Pressler Blvd. Box 1340
Houston, TX, 77030
Email: xwu@mdanderson.org

Boston, MA: Postdoctoral fellow of genetic epidemiology of cancer, Channing Laboratory, Harvard Medical School

Postdoctoral fellow of genetic epidemiology of cancer
Channing Laboratory, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to conduct genetic epidemiological research on breast cancer and skin cancer. The candidate should have a doctoral degree in epidemiology or other related fields. Skills and knowledge in genetic epidemiology are essential. Programming using SAS is required. Skills in R and plink programming are big plus. She/he is expected to conduct candidate gene-based studies and genome-wide association studies, using the existing large Harvard cohorts, such as Nurses Health Study I and II and Health Professionals Follow-up Study. She/he is not expected to conduct methodological developments. She/he will perform statistical analysis using the existing methods and approaches and write manuscripts. She/he is expected to be highly self-motivated and productive. Please send CV to Jiali Han at nhhan@channing.harvard.edu

Cambridge, UK: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Epidemiology, MRC Centre for Nutrition and Cancer Prevention and Survival, University of Cambridge

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

MRC Centre for Nutrition and Cancer Prevention and Survival (CNC)

The CNC is a new, national collaboration embedded within the University of Cambridge Clinical School, between the University of Cambridge Departments of Public Health and Primary Care, Oncology and Pathology, five MRC Units located in Cambridge, the Addenbrooke's Hospital Departments of Radiology, Colorectal Surgery and Gastroenterology, and six other Universities (Leeds, York, London, Oxford, Bristol and Sheffield).

We require an Epidemiologist to develop the cardiovascular aspects of the CNC nutritional epidemiology work. Applications are invited from candidates with either a first degree or a post-graduate qualification in epidemiology, medical statistics, or a closely-related discipline and either a first degree or a post-graduate qualification in nutrition or other biomedical science.

For further information please contact Prof. John Danesh, tel: (01223) 741302, e-mail jd92@medschl.cam.ac.uk . Further particulars can be obtained from Miss 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 and to whom applications (including a full CV) should be sent (3 copies), together with Form PD18, Parts I and III (available from www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/).

* Limit of tenure: 31 May 2011.

Closing date: 11 April 2008. Interview date: 28 April 2008.

Cambridge, UK: Research Associate in Computational Biology and Cancer, University of Cambridge

Research Associate in Computational Biology and Cancer
Department of Oncology
University of Cambridge
£25,134-£32,796

Limit of tenure applies*

We seek a post-doctoral Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary CRUK funded project to develop data mining methods for cancer research. Among the aims is the development of novel statistical methods for integration and interpretation of diverse high throughput genomic datasets, including expression, arrayCGH, microRNA and SNP data. The post will be based in the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute (CRI), home to 16 research groups and associated core facilities that embrace a multidisciplinary approach to cancer research (see www.cambridgecancer.org.uk/).

The successful applicant will have a PhD or equivalent in biological sciences, with a strong quantitative focus. Experience in computational statistics and strong programming skills in languages such as R, Matlab or C++ is required. Familiarity with statistical analysis of microarray data, database management and cluster computing are strongly desirable.

For further information about the project please contact Professor Simon Tavaré on st321@cam.ac.uk.


Completed applications consisting of a PD18 form (available from www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/. Please complete parts I, IIa, III of the form), CV and the names and addresses of three referees should be sent to Catharine Adams via email (preferably in pdf format): catharine.adams@cancer.org.uk.

* Limit of tenure: up to three years.

Closing date: 21 March 2008.

Unite For Sight: Volunteer Abroad Opportunities 2008 and 2009

Unite For Sight Volunteer Abroad Opportunities:
As Featured Weekly On CNN International and Recently in The New York Times

Volunteer Abroad in Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring: http://www.uniteforsight.org/intl_volunteer

WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF VOLUNTEERS LIKE YOU, UNITE FOR SIGHT RESTORED SIGHT TO 10,062 PATIENTS AND PROVIDED EYE CARE TO 300,000 IN 2006 AND 2007

How Do I Apply? The application as well as complete details about Unite For Sight's international opportunities are available at http://www.uniteforsight.org/intl_volunteer/

Who Is Eligible To Volunteer Abroad?: Volunteers are 18 years and older, and there is no upper age limit. Volunteers range from undergraduate/college students to medical and optometry students, public health students and professionals, business students, filmmakers and photographers, nurses and nursing students, social workers, physician's assistants, teachers and educators, opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists.

Unite For Sight welcomes volunteers who may not have previous health or eye care experience. Volunteers receive all necessary training from Unite For Sight so that they are able to assist eye doctors with community eye outreach programs. Unite For Sight also welcomes volunteers to participate as photographers and filmmakers.

What is Unite For Sight's Mission? Unite For Sight is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness.

Unite For Sight's work to prevent blindness and restore sight is featured weekly on CNN INTERNATIONAL from September 2007-August 2008.

What Do Volunteers Do?: Volunteers receive hands-on clinical experience while assisting doctors in remote, rural villages. Volunteers learn about international health and eye care, learn clinical skills while working with patients and doctors, and, in one program location, have an opportunity to practice cataract surgery on a goat's eye.

The goal of Unite For Sight and its partner eye clinics and communities is to create eye disease-free communities. Unite For Sight's volunteers (local and visiting) work with partner eye clinics to provide eye care in communities without previous access. The eye clinic's eye doctors and Unite For Sight volunteers jointly provide community-based screening programs in rural villages. The clinic's eye doctors diagnose and treat eye disease in the field, and surgical patients are brought to the eye clinic for surgery. Patients receive free surgery funded by Unite For Sight so that no patient remains blind due to lack of funds. Volunteers immediately see the joy on patients' faces when their sight is restored after years of blindness. These memories last a lifetime.

While helping the community, volunteers are in a position to witness and draw their own conclusions about the failures and inequities of global health systems. It broadens their view of what works, and what role they can have to insure a health system that works for everyone and that leaves no person blind in the future.

What Do Volunteers Say?:

"During my volunteering experience, I realized that Unite for Sight's service is a campaign for the salvation of humanity that allows the light of compassion to shine through each of us. I believe it is this display of altruism and commitment that makes the organization's service so virtuous and treasured by both volunteers and patients. After all, making a difference in the world is not so difficult if only one would care enough to sacrifice a part of oneself in order to change the world for the better. My experience as a Unite for Sight volunteer has inspired me to dedicate my future career to serving underprivileged communities around the world."—Chiwing "Jessica" Qu, Yale University Undergraduate Student, Unite For Sight Volunteer in Chennai, India

"I can honestly say that everything I learned in 3 years of medical school paled in comparison to the 3 week experience I had in Accra (Ghana) in October 2007 as part of Unite For Sight. The program provides volunteers with a unique and hands-on involvement – being able to help out to the level of your training and comfort. My experience taught me that Ghanaian people are the friendliest people I have interacted with anywhere in the world, that ordinary people involved with Unite For Sight are making extraordinary differences, and that sitting in a classroom receiving a world-class education cannot match real life experiences while volunteering."--Varun Verma, UMDNJ Medical Student, Unite For Sight Volunteer in Accra, Ghana

"While in Ghana, I worked with an ophthalmologist (Dr. James Clarke), two eye nurses (Robert Dolo, Kartee Karloweah), an assistant (Bismark Boryor), and a coordinator (Seth). Working with the Unite for Sight team on these outreaches in service to these wonderful people of Ghana was the single most rewarding work I've done in my life. The people of Ghana are some of the friendliest and most thankful of anyone I have ever met. Overall, the experience has changed the way I view the world, my own country, and my role in the world forever. The only way to understand the way 4/5 of the world lives is to go yourself and get involved. The staff I worked with that are the heart and soul of Unite for Sight in Accra were some of the brightest and hard working individuals I have ever met. They are accomplishing feats few ever accomplish in their lives, and I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to work with them and now call them my friends. I look forward to future work with Unite for Sight as an Ophthalmologist. The task at hand in Ghana, and I'm sure in all of Unite for Sight's locations throughout the world, is enormous. The more people that get involved, the more accessible services will be to these wonderful people. Plain and simple, the more we help, the more people can see the world they live in!"—Brian Fowler, Medical Student at University of Virginia, Unite For Sight Volunteer in Accra, Ghana

Hundreds of volunteer narratives, volunteer diaries, as well as videos of alumni volunteers and partner eye doctors are available on the Unite For Sight website: http://www.uniteforsight.org/intl_volunteer

Also, Unite For Sight's Fifth Annual International Health Conference is coming up at Yale on April 12-13, 2008. Keynote addresses by Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, Dr. Sonia Sachs, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, Dr. Allan Rosenfield, and Dr. Susan Blumenthal. Plus 180 Speakers and 2,000+ conference attendees. Register for the conference at http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference

Sydney, Australia: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Medical, Psychology and Evidence-Based Decision Making, University of Sydney

Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Sydney

Centre for Medical, Psychology and Evidence-Based Decision Making (CeMPED) (Formerly Sydney Health Decision Group & Medical Psychology Research Unit)
Reference No. 123074

CeMPED is a newly established, cross-disciplinary research centre that supports excellent research across the interface of Psychology, Medicine and Public Health. CeMPED aims to answer prevalent questions about physical and behavioural health and promote better informed health choices for members of the public.

CeMPED currently seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to be a part of an innovative project developing a web-based decision tool for patients that will prioritise preventative health activities. The web-based consumer tool interfaces with a novel program based on multi-criteria decision analysis that incorporates patients’ preferences and evidence.

You will be involved in the development and evaluation of this project, working with collaborators in London and within the larger research program in evidence-based decision-making at the University of Sydney. Engaging your exceptional verbal and written communication skills, you will liaise with the research and technical team, attend research centre meetings, speak at conferences and oversee analysis and reporting of results.

To succeed, you will possess a PhD or equivalent in Epidemiology or a closely related discipline such as Health Economics or Decision-Analysis, as well as experience in running randomised trials.

Suited to an individual with a solid understanding of public health, this outstanding opportunity offers the potential for further or independent research, and the chance to play a critical development role in a vital research centre that enjoys a national and international profile.

The position is full-time fixed-term for two years, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. There is the possibility of further offers of employment, subject to funding and need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Remuneration package: $75,249 - $80,774 (which includes a base salary Level A $63,586 - $68,255 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation)

For more information or to apply online, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au and search by reference number 123074. Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Dr Lyndal Trevena on (02) 9351 7788. Enquiries about the recruitment process can be directed to Taya Solodin on (02) 9036 6525.

Closing date: 6 April 2008

Sydney, Australia: Research Fellow (Biostatistics), School of Public Health, University of Sydney

Research Fellow (Biostatistics)
Screening and Test Evaluation Program
School of Public Health
Faculty of Medicine
University of Sydney
Reference No. 124132

The School of Public Health, a core unit within the Faculty of Medicine, is a network of academics, research groups and centres that facilitates the study of Public Health. Offering exceptional educational and research opportunities, the School's work is recognised as an institutional strength for the University.

The School is currently seeking to appoint a highly-motivated biostatistician to contribute to the Screening and Test Evaluation Program (STEP). STEP is an NHMRC-supported program of research in screening and diagnostic test evaluation. It comprises a multidisciplinary team who have expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, health economics and psychology and covers both methodological and applied research studies.

In this position, the appointee will work with a team of biostatisticians to provide advice and statistical support to researchers and research students concerning the design and statistical methodologies applicable to current and future STEP studies. This will involve collaboration in research on the evaluation of medical tests used for screening, diagnosis and monitoring, and therefore the capacity to work both autonomously and as part of a dynamic team will be paramount.

To succeed in this role, the appointee will have strong knowledge of statistical/ biostatistical methodology and experience in applying these methods. A postgraduate degree in statistics or biostatistics will be essential, as will excellent data analysis skills and an interest in methods for the evaluation of diagnostic and screening tests. Strong statistical computing skills in SAS or equivalent software will be highly advantageous.

Well-suited to this appointment is a quick learner who can input creative ideas and demonstrate the potential to develop and drive independent research projects in the future. This is an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with a renowned research team and develop expertise in screening and diagnostic testing methodology within an internationally-recognised School.

The position is full-time fixed term until December 2010, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Remuneration package: $86,731 - $102,993 p.a. (which includes a base salary Lecturer Level B $73,289 - $87,030 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation). Please check that these are still current

For more information or to apply online, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au and search by reference number 124132. Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Petra Macaskill on (+61 2) 9351 5128 or Andrew Hayen on (+61 2) 9351 4374. General enquiries can be directed to Nichol Hildebrand on (+61 2) 9036 7293.

Closing Date: 14 April 2008

Cambridge, UK: MRC MPhil and PhD Studentships 2008, Epidemiology, University of Cambridge

MRC and CRUK MPhil Studentships 2008
Department of Public Health and Primary Care

Limit of tenure applies*

One-year MPhil (Master of Philosophy) in Epidemiology Course 2008-2009

We are seeking applications from eligible students (the MRC and CRUK operate eligibility criteria) with, or anticipating, a first degree (2:1 or higher) and who wish to undertake a one-year MPhil in Epidemiology starting in October 2008.

This Master's degree provides formal training in epidemiology. It comprises a taught component followed by a research project. Applications from students who wish to continue to a PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health or Biostatistics are particularly welcome. The Department's research programmes focus on major chronic diseases including coronary heart disease, cancer, dementia, diabetes, neuropsychiatric disorders and obesity.

Three MRC-funded Studentships are available and for students who wish to pursue a career in cancer research, two CR-UK Studentships are available. There are also opportunities to apply for other studentships and bursaries.

Further details about the course and a course prospectus can be found at http://www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/mphil/index.htm. For enquiries about the application process, including funding sources and deadlines please contact the Postgraduate Secretary, email: postgraduate@medschl.cam.ac.uk.


* Limit of tenure: one year.

Closing date: 31 March 2008.



MRC PhD Studentships 2008
Department of Public Health and Primary Care


Limit of tenure applies*

The Department of Public Health and Primary Care is seeking applications from eligible students, who wish to undertake an MRC funded PhD in Epidemiology or Public Health from October 2008. For candidates from the UK or EU, two studentships are available (the MRC operate eligibility criteria).

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.

Applicants are encouraged to identify a potential supervisor before applying. A list of potential supervisors, and the research interests of their groups, can be found at http://www.phpc.cam.ac.uk/supervisors.htm

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.


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

* Limit of tenure: 3 years.

Closing date: 29 March 2008.

Baltimore, MD: Postdoctoral research fellow (NIH funded), National Study Center for Trauma and EMS, University of Maryland School of Medicine

The National Study Center for Trauma and EMS of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow for a two-year NIH funded training program working with an expanding interdisciplinary research team in the area of injury prevention and trauma response. Possible research areas include: injury epidemiology, laboratory work on injury markers, clinical care effectiveness, and emerging infections in injured patients. Selected fellows receive mentoring by faculty of the world-renowned Shock Trauma Center. This training program can lead to a Masters in Clinical Research if desired.

Qualifications:
Preferred candidate will be a postdoctoral MD or PhD or equivalent
Strong interest in pursuing an academic research career
Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident

To apply:
Email Curriculum Vitae and a letter of interest to ggoble@som.umaryland.edu

For more information, contact the program director:
Jon Mark Hirshon, MD, MPH, jhirs001@umaryland.edu.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Buffalo, NY: Post-doctoral Fellow - Tobacco/Addiction Research, Department of Health Behavior, State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo

Position: Post-doctoral Fellow - Tobacco/Addiction Research, Department of Health Behavior in the School of Public Health and Health Professions
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: State University of New York at Buffalo
Location: New York
Date posted: 3/3/2008

Fellowship/Health: Tobacco/Addiction Research, University at Buffalo. The Department of Health Behavior in the School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow (for 2 years) in the field of Tobacco/Addiction Research. This fellow will work under the direction of Lynn T. Kozlowski, Ph.D., Professor of Health Behavior and Interim Dean of SPHHP. There is a special interest in recruiting field and laboratory studies of human tobacco use (smoking as well as alternative nicotine delivery systems) are possible on diverse samples. Work on health/risk communications involving the internet will be involved. Collaborations will be strongly encouraged with researchers at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the Research Institute on Addictions, and the Veteran's Administration. Minimum qualifications: applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, Health Behavior, Health Education, Prevention, Communications, Sociology, Epidemiology, Behavioral Neuroscience, or related discipline. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Candidates must apply online at http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51748. Please e-mail questions to Lynn T. Kozlowski, Ph.D., at: LK22@buffalo.edu. The State University of New York at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer/Recruiter.

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E-mail : lk22@buffalo.edu
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Minneapolis, Minnesota: Postdoctoral Associate (smoking cessation, obesity, CVD, cancer), University of Minnesota Medical School

Postdoctoral Associate
POSTED: Feb 29

Salary: Open Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employer: University of Minnesota Type: Full Time
Setting: Academic Level: Postdoctoral
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Post-doctoral Associate Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School has up to two postdoctoral research fellowship positions in: nicotine dependence/smoking cessation, obesity/weight loss, cardiovascular disease, health disparities, or cancer prevention and control. Eligible candidates should have a doctoral degree in behavioral science, health education, health services research, sociology, anthropology, clinical, social or counseling psychology or a related discipline. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills and strong training in applied research. The primary responsibility of the postdoctoral fellow will be to assist in building active programs of research.

The fellowship provides exceptional mentored training with an opportunity to develop research skills and collaborate with a dynamic, federally funded, multi-disciplinary team of investigators including psychologists, physicians, epidemiologists, and statisticians. The position will offer a two to three year appointment with a flexible start date, competitive salary, excellent resources for career development, and liberal benefits. The fellowship can be tailored to suit the individual's training requirements with opportunities for teaching experience, clinical work, authorship on relevant manuscripts, collaborative grant writing experience, independent grant submission, and funding to obtain an M.P.H. or M.S. in clinical research. There is also ample support for conference travel and other training experiences. The postdoctoral associate will work closely with Drs. Jasjit S. Ahluwalia, Larry An, Tracie Collins, and Janet Thomas.

The University of Minnesota (UMN) is one of the most comprehensive public universities in the United States and ranks among the most prestigious. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are vibrant communities, combining the best of metropolitan living with the beauty and peace of natural surroundings. With more than 136,000 acres of parkland and 950 lakes in the metro area alone, the Twin Cities also boast exciting urban living with its wide selection of cultural and entertainment offerings, including public museums, historic theaters, music and arts festivals, and professional sports teams.

If interested, submit your letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference addressed to Jasjit S. Ahluwalia, M.D., M.P.H., M.S. to the University of Minnesota Employment Web site: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/. Reference Requisition # 151951. For more information, contact Sara Hahne (smhahne@umn.edu or (612) 626-6031).

The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

NOTES: 2 openings

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Deerfield, IL: 2008 Summer Internship - Pharmacoepidemiology & Epidemiology, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

2008 Summer Internship - Pharmacoepidemiology & Epidemiology-0800136

Description
OBJECTIVES:
Takeda’s internship program blends real world experience with an extensive overview of the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledgeable mentors will provide guidance as you gain professional hands-on experience.

The summer internship program is 12 weeks in length and offers a unique perspective into a world-class pharmaceutical company. Compensation is competitive, and financed temporary housing is available to those who qualify. Our internship program also provides you the opportunity to network with people at Takeda through various planned events and activities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Work closely with PEPI Scientist/Sr. Scientist to support drugs in development as well as marketed drugs to proactively support the safety of
Takeda's products.
· Prepare background information about incidence and prevalence rates for specific diseases under study for assigned products
· Perform SAS programming in health insurance claims and other automated healthcare databases.
· Perform analysis on comparator products using FDA-FOI database.


Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Enrolled in a U.S. accredited university
Must have completed his/her sophomore year
Required: Student in Masters program in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacy, or Pharmacy Administration
Preferred: Ph.D. student in Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmacy, or Pharmacy Administration
Submit your resume and start a quality career with Takeda!

We are an equal opportunity employer.
www.tpna.com

No Phone Calls or Recruiters Please.

Job Internship
Primary Location IL-Home Office (Deerfield)

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