Arizona: Postdoctoral Research Associate, (genetic molecular epi), Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the Arizona Cancer Center

Position Title Research Associate (Cancer Center)
Job Number 42570
Department 0721-Cancer Center Division
College/Division College of Medicine
Posted Rate of Pay DOE
Exempt / Non-Exempt Exempt
Category Appointed: Professional
Job Open Date 03-03-2009
Job Close Date Open Until Filled
Review begins on
(Continues until position filled) 03-10-2009
Benefits Eligible Yes
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Days and Schedule to be Worked
Number of Hours Worked per Week
Limited to current UA employees only No
Documents required to be attached electronically with this application
Documents that may be attached electronically or mailed directly to department per instructions below
Additional application instructions
(include instructions for submission) Please visit http://www.azcc.arizona.edu/R_M/fellowship/cpctg/application.htm for complete instructions on how to apply for this opportunity.  

Position Summary The Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the Arizona Cancer Center is seeking applications for postdoctoral research training in the area of genetic and molecular epidemiology. The position is funded through the R25 Training Grant supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The goal of the R25 Training Grant is to train qualified candidates within a diverse experiential environment. Working closely with senior investigators, the fellow will participate in ongoing NIH/NCI funded projects to develop his/her own clinical/translational research. Please visit our website at www.azcc.arizona.edu/cpctg for details of the program including minimum requirements and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; vacation, sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members; access to campus cultural and recreational activities; retirement, and more.
Duties and Responsibilities * Works under general direction while initiating, performing and conducting research.
* Conducts mentored research in the field of cancer prevention and control.
* Prepares and submits manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals.
* Presents research results at conferences.
* Applies for grants.
Arizona Board of Regents Minimum Qualifications Not applicable for this position.
Additional Minimum Qualifications * Doctoral-level training (e.g. PhD, PharmD, MD, DrPH or equivalent).
Preferred Qualifications
Pre-employment Screening Requirements The University of Arizona conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, which includes a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history. In addition, a check of names and identification documents is conducted on all new employees to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the United States.
What kind of criminal background check is required for this position? This position is non-security sensitive and requires a name-based criminal background check
Supplemental Pre-Employment Screening None
Job Category Postdoctoral Research
Research
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New York: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Epidemiology, Columbia University

Job Details
Requisition Number: 0000349
Field(s) of Specialization: Epidemiology
Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department: Pathology (548)
Department Number: 548
Location: Medical Center  

Summary Description: The Department of Pathology at Columbia University is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to work with Drs. Thomas C. Wright (Department of Pathology) and Louise Kuhn (Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health) in completing comprehensive epidemiologic and biostatistical analyses of previously-collected clinical and laboratory data obtained during a series of epidemiologic investigations into HPV infection, HPV-associated conditions, interactions between HIV and HPV infections, and novel cervical cancer screening strategies in Black African women.

For the last decade Drs. Kuhn and Wright have headed the Columbia University-University of Cape Town cervical cancer collaborative research group that has focused on developing and evaluating novel strategies for cervical cancer prevention in low resource settings. The cervical cancer collaborative group is a multidisciplinary team that includes expertise in gynecologic oncology, HPV virology, cervical pathology, and epidemiology.
School/Institute/Unit: Physicians and Surgeons, College of
Minimum Degree Required: Ph.D. / M.D.
Minimum Qualifications:

All applicants MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered for the position. Eligible candidates must have the following qualifications: a doctoral degree in epidemiology, strong competence in biostatistical analysis; a record of independent and collaborative research; and excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in epidemiology or M.D. with M.S. in Epidemiology
Additional Information:
Posting Date: 03-04-2009
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Proposed Start Date:
EEO Statement Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Date Review Begins
Quicklink for Posting: academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51381

Vancouver, Canada: Research Associate or Post-Doctoral Fellow, neuroepidemiology, University of British Columbia

Research Associate or Post-Doctoral Fellow
Pharmacoepidemiology / Epidemiology / Biostatistics,
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology,
University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada

Funding source: Various
Anticipated starting date: Spring / summer 2009
Duration: 1 to 4 years.
Location:

Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, UBC, Vancouver, Canada.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications in accordance with the University of British Columbia guidelines.


An opportunity of a life-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified candidate to join our research team at the University of British Columbia.

At the University of British Columbia, Canada, we house one of the largest longitudinal population-based MS databases in the world. The high prevalence rates of MS in BC (currently affecting an estimated 240 per 105) provides our British Columbia-wide MS (‘BCMS’) database (established in 1980 by Dr Don Paty) with a substantial pool of patients. The database currently holds over 7500 patients followed for over 25 years. Approximately 1500 MS patients are seen each year within the BC MS clinics.

The successful applicant will contribute to a new 4-year project entitled: ‘The BeAMS Study Long-term Benefits and Adverse Effects of Beta-interferon for Multiple Sclerosis.’
The successful applicant will utilise the BC-wide multiple sclerosis database and other provincial health and drug databases such as PharmaNet, MSP and Vital Statistics to establish the long-term effectiveness and risks of a widely accepted class of treatments for MS, with a long-term objective of encouraging and facilitating the emergence and monitoring of novel MS treatments. The successful candidate will become involved in one or more of the project themes: drug effectiveness, adverse event monitoring, medical services utilization and employment outcomes.

There is also considerable scope for the applicant to initiate new avenues of research within the field of MS, based on their previous training and research interests. The successful applicant will be involved with all aspects of epidemiological research from study design, grant writing, planning, ensuring integrity of data, data linkage, patient chart reviews, executing and interpreting statistical analyses, presentation of findings, drafting and publication of scientific manuscripts.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated potential to excel in their field of research and will have excellent organizational ability, verbal and written communication skills. A track record of first-author publications in peer-review journals and previous experience with grant writing is required. Must be able to demonstrate ability to plan and complete work assignments independently. Knowledge of recent advances in pharmacological studies required; previous involvement in such studies an asset. Previous use of large administrative health databases an asset. Familiarity with statistical software and techniques, including Kaplan-Meier/time-dependent Cox proportional hazards model for survival analysis and propensity score methods an asset. Knowledge of MS also an asset. The successful candidate may supervise students and other research personnel.

Open to applicants holding a PhD in epidemiology/ pharmacoepidemiology/biostatistics or other equivalent qualifications or work experience in their field of research.

UBC Hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

The Lifestyle
Beautiful British Columbia is situated on the West Coast of Canada. Vancouver itself is nestled at the foot of the inspiring North Shore Mountains. The climate is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. You can ski at Whistler during the winter (and still play golf in Vancouver) and hike, bike and sail all summer. Swim in one of our outdoor pools before work or snowboard on the local mountains after work.

Please send a cover letter, PDF copies of three publications and CV, quoting the reference: BeAMS_Gen to:

Dr. Helen Tremlett (tremlett@interchange.ubc.ca)
The position will remain open until filled. For further questions, please contact Dr Helen Tremlett.
web-site: http://www.ubcneurology.com/Staff%20Web%20Pages/Htremlett.htm

Boston, MA: Research Fellow, Program in Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health

Requisition Number 36269
Title Research Fellow
School / Unit Harvard School of Public Health
Department Epidemiology
Location Boston
Full Or Part Time Full-Time
Salary Grade
Date Posted 02/26/2009

Duties And Responsibilities The Program in Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology (PMAGE) in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health is seeking postdoctoral fellows interested in inherited susceptibility to common diseases, gene-environment interactions, and methods to study these. Potential mentors include Drs.: David J. Hunter, MD, ScD (susceptibility to breast and prostate cancers) Peter Kraft, PhD (statistical methods) Immaculata De Vivo, MPH, PhD (endometrial cancer) Jiali Han, PhD (skin diseases) Alkes Price, PhD (studies of admixed populations) Mark Seielstad, PhD (genetics of diabetes and infectious diseases)

Basic Qualifications Post-doctoral fellows with a prior doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Genetics, Medicine, or a relevant discipline will be considered. Please submit the following materials to Janna Atcheson (jatcheso@hsph.harvard.edu): ¿ Curriculum Vitae/Resume ¿ Statement of Purpose/Research Interest

Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

NIH/NCI: Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Fellowship, Health Promotion Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute

Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Fellowship in the Health Promotion Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, is pleased to invite applications from qualified candidates for a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA), with an emphasis on
gene-environment-behavior research. This CRTA appointment is a one-year award, with option to renew, with the Health Promotion Research Branch (HPRB), Behavioral Research Program (BRP), Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) of the National Cancer Institute (http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/hprb).

This is a full-time position within the Health Promotion Research Branch and will be based in their Rockville, Maryland office. The position will allow the applicant to interact with a large number of scientists representing the disciplines of public health, genetics, nutrition,
physical activity, behavioral sciences, obesity prevention, and other disciplines within public health, at the NCI, the NIH and at institutions around the country.

The Cancer Research Training Award provides an outstanding opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in gene-behavior interactions and obesity/energy balance to gain experience working as an extramural behavioral scientist at the National Cancer Institute.

Position Description

The trainee will function as a member of the HPRB and work directly with HPRB scientists on projects related to the HPRB mission. Areas of research include gene-environment-behavior interactions as it relates to diet and physical activity and obesity prevention. Day-to-day activities might include conducting literature reviews; performing data analyses and preparing scientific manuscripts; aiding in the development of Program Announcements or other initiatives; analyzing the HPRB research portfolio; participating in HPRB meetings; and attending lectures or other training opportunities sponsored by the National Institutes of
Health. Additionally, the trainee may have opportunities to initiate and develop his or her own projects, as well as work with other scientific staff at the National Cancer Institute and other
Institutes/Centers at the National Institutes of Health.

Qualifications

* Ph.D. or equivalent degree in public health, nutrition, behavioral sciences, or a related discipline

* A strong interest in gene-behavioral interactions and obesity prevention research

* Experience conducting research or serving as a research assistant on a scientific project

* Excellent organizational, planning, writing, and project management skills

* Excellent interpersonal skills

* The ability to work independently and on research teams

* Data management skills (proficiency with EXCEL and statistical software packages is preferred)


Application Requirements

* A cover email message/letter and contact information with an explanation of your interest and experience in gene-environment-behavior research, specifically within the areas of nutrition, physical activity and obesity prevention. Include a statement explaining how you see the CRTA position furthering your career goals. Please provide your earliest possible start date

* Two letters of reference from supervisors or professors signed and on letterhead with email addresses and phone numbers included. If signed letters are unavailable electronically, an initial unsigned version is acceptable, however, a signed copy must follow by mail to the
address below

* CV or resume

* Graduate transcripts. If an official transcript is unavailable electronically, an unofficial transcript is acceptable, however, an official transcript must follow by mail to the address below

* Must be a US citizen or resident alien

Stipend and Benefits

The trainee stipend is commensurate with education and experience. The stipend for a doctoral degree trainee with minimal experience ranges from $42,600 - $47,200. Stipend amount increases based on years of relevant postdoctoral research experience. Health benefits are
available at no cost to you. Some flexibility on work hours will be allowed. Participation in conferences and continued training is encouraged.



Start Date
The CRTA start date is negotiable.

Application Deadline
Applications must be received by May 11, 2009.


Inquiries and Mailing Address

For further information about the CRTA position, contact:

Tanya Agurs-Collins, PhD

Health Promotion Research Branch

Behavioral Research Program

Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences

6130 Executive Blvd.

EPN 4076 MSC 7335

Bethesda, MD 20892-7335

collinsta@mail.nih.gov


DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.