Amman, Jordan: Genetic Epidemiologist, King Hussein Institute for Biotechnology and Cancer

Genetic Epidemiologist

King Hussein Institute for Biotechnology and Cancer (KHIBC) is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization in Amman, Jordan, which aims to provide state-of-the-art care for the purpose of eliminating suffering and death from cancer through education, awareness, prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, the Institute aims to advance life sciences and biotechnology and their contribution to medicine in the world through innovative research and scientific discoveries.

KHIBC is looking to hire a Genetic Epidemiologist, the selected candidate must have experience in the design, conduct, and analysis of genetic epidemiologic studies of cancer in human populations.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Planning and implementation of genetic epidemiology research.
Contribute to ongoing genetic epidemiology studies as well as to the design and implementation of new studies.
Contribute to all aspects of the genetic epidemiology research including clinical, laboratory and statistical analyses.
Preparation of genetic epidemiology research papers for conference presentation.

Required Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in biosciences with a strong background in human genetics, oncology or cancer research or equivalent degree in a related discipline.
Five years of experience in the medical, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology fields.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as proven ability to evaluate, interpret and present complex scientific and clinical data is also preferred.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Good observation and reasoning skills.
Self motivation and the capacity to work in a team.
An ability to produce high quality scientific data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Very good in Arabic language.

Noura M. Farouqa
Recruitment Specialist
Office of Human Resources and Recruitment
King Hussein Institute for Biotechnology & Cancer

nfarouqa@khibc.jo

Tel: 9626-5511003 ext.280

Fax: 9626-5549021
P.O. Box 144756 Amman 11814 - Jordan

Epidemiology Consultant, Via Research, LLC

Date: May 6, 2009

Position: Epidemiology Consultant

Company: Via Research, LLC www.viaresearch.net


Position description: Via Research, a small global epidemiology and health outcomes company, seeks a health research consultant to plan and conduct retrospective burden of disease studies in countries outside the US using administrative claims or computerized hospital records. Some international travel required, particularly in Eastern Europe. The position is work from home and pay is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: Masters/PhD, knowledge of epidemiological methods, data management and statistical analysis of large administrative claims databases, and strong written/oral communication skills. Experience working with pharma a plus.  

Activities include: study design, data management and statistical analysis of large administrative claims databases; description and integration of country specific health care systems and insurance coverage into study plans; web-based searches, meetings (by phone or in-person) with in-country health specialists, pharma, and government staff in English; hiring, interaction and supervision of in-country research associates; report writing and involvement in presentations and publications. Nature of projects may change over time.  

To apply, please send letter of introduction, resume, and contact information for three references to:

Elane M. Gutterman, PhD
President
Via Research, LLC
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
E-mail: elane.gutterman@gmail.com

Lyon, France: Global Head of Epidemiology, Sanofi Aventis, Sanofi Pasteur

Global Head of Epidemiology

Sanofi Pasteur

Based Lyon, France

 

The vaccine division of Sanofi Aventis, Sanofi Pasteur is the largest company in the world devoted entirely to human vaccines. The company offers the broadest range of vaccines in the industry, providing protection against 20 bacterial and viral diseases. 

 

The Global Epidemiology team is based at Sanofi Pasteur’s global HQ in Lyon, France and provides epidemiological expertise and design, conduct, analysis and publication of scientific investigations to support Sanofi Pasteur’s vaccine research, development and commercial strategy worldwide. 

 

You will deploy your vision and understanding of the public health environment to help Sanofi Pasteur develop, register and sell effective vaccines, formulating and executing strategy to develop the epidemiology function globally. 

 

You will work closely with colleagues across global R&D and Commercial Operations to develop and coordinate Global Epidemiology and product development strategies, providing thought leadership to colleagues to solve complex scientific/technical problems within Epidemiology; and providing internal training and mentoring as appropriate. As the company’s expert on epidemiology, you will be an ambassador for the function both internally and externally, across the scientific and public health community. 

 

This is senior and high profile appointment within the global management team.  Candidates will need to demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in epidemiology and an excellent understanding of how epidemiology can support and sustain the vaccine life cycle and provide important evidence to support licensing decisions.   This experience may have been gained in the pharmaceutical industry in academia or public health.

 

This represents a superb opportunity for a leading Epidemiologist to have an influential role within a highly accomplished Global group conducting varied, and stimulating work with a strong sense of mission and purpose.  Success in this position will bring continuing career development opportunities within the company.

 

For a confidential discussion please telephone the company’s retained executive search consultant, Ruth Stone, at Barrett Webb on +44 (0) 1727 857755.  To apply, please send your CV with details of your current remuneration package to rs@barrettwebb.com.  Please quote reference Epilogic/570

New York: Associate or Full Professor - Biostatistics, CUNY - Hunter College

Associate or Full Professor - Biostatistics
Job Code: FY16051 POSTED: Apr 10
Salary: Open Location: New York, New York
Employer: CUNY - Hunter College
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Categories: Academic / Research - Academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Hunter College

Title: Associate or Full Professor - Biostatistics
Location/Department: Urban Public Health Program

Position Detail: Tenure Track, Fall 2009 Start date
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, academic accomplishments and national reputation.
Web Site: www.hunter.cuny.edu

Notice Number: FY16051
Closing Date: Open until filled with first review of applications to begin on or after April 3, 2009

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY), seeks an Associate or Full Professor (tenure-track) to grow and develop the biostatistics core of the Urban Public Health Program. CUNY is in the process of establishing a School of Public Health at Hunter College; this position will play a leadership role in the development of the biostatistics programs, courses and research in the School. The appointment is at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and will be made at Hunter College for the academic year commencing September 2009. Hunter College seeks candidates with significant experience and qualifications teaching and supervising graduate courses and conducting quantitative research in public health.

Responsibilities include:

* Take a leadership role in developing a new master of public health (MPH) degree program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, with a focus on biostatistical methods used to study health problems in urban populations.
* Teach graduate courses in biostatistics and help to develop new courses.
* Participate in and seek funding for interdisciplinary research teams that will conduct epidemiological and other studies of urban health and related health issues.


NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, academic accomplishments and national reputation.

Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Doctorate in biostatistics, statistics or a closely related field, such as epidemiology with post-graduate training in biostatistics required; evidence of leading and building research and training programs in biostatistics and public health; graduate teaching experience; experience mentoring and developing graduate students; and a significant record of grant writing and publications in such areas of public health as: chronic or infectious diseases, substance use, reproductive health, mental health, or other urban health issues. Specialization and experience in advancing and applying multi-level, nested and longitudinal models is specifically sought. Research experience developing and using statistical methods to study the health of urban populations is also desirable.

TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter including a description of their research accomplishments and goals, three recent articles or manuscripts, and the names and contact information of three references:

Address:
Biostatistics Search Committee Chair
c/o Martina Lynch, MPH
Urban Public Health Program
Hunter College, CUNY
425 East 25th Street
New York, NY 10010
Email: martinalynch@hunter.cuny.edu
(Electronic submissions preferred)

The City University of New York An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/ Americans with Disabilities Act Employer

New York: Assistant or Associate Professor, Urban Public Health Program, CUNY Hunter College

Assistant or Associate Professor
Job Code: FY16052 POSTED: Apr 10
Salary: Open Location: New York, New York
Employer: CUNY - Hunter College Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Categories: Academic / Research - Academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Hunter College

Title: Assistant or Associate Professor
Location/Department: Urban Public Health Program

Position Detail: Tenure Track, Fall 2009 Start date
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, academic accomplishments and national reputation.
Web Site: www.hunter.cuny.edu

Notice Number: FY16052
Closing Date: Open until filled with first review of applications to begin on or after April 3, 2009.

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY), seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track) to serve as a biostatistician in the Urban Public Health Program. CUNY is in the process of establishing a School of Public Health at Hunter College within three years; this position will contribute to the development of the biostatistics programs, courses and research in the School. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor and will be made at Hunter College for the academic year commencing September 2009. Hunter College seeks candidates with experience and qualifications teaching graduate courses, supervising graduate students and conducting quantitative research in public health.

Responsibilities include:

* Teach graduate courses in biostatistics and help to develop new courses, as needed.
* Participate in and seek funding for interdisciplinary research teams that will conduct epidemiological and other studies of urban health and related health issues.
* Help to develop a new master of public health (MPH) degree program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, with a focus on urban populations.


NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Salary offers will be commensurate with experience, academic accomplishments and national reputation.

Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Doctorate in biostatistics, statistics or a closely related field, such as epidemiology with post-graduate training in biostatistics required; graduate teaching experience in biostatistics, statistics or a closely related field; experience supervising graduate students; and a record of grant writing and publications (commensurate with experience) in such areas of public health as: chronic or infectious diseases, violence, substance use, reproductive health, mental health, physical environment or other urban health issues. Specialization and experience in advancing and applying multi-level, nested and longitudinal models is specifically sought. Research experience in applying and developing statistical methods relevant to the study of urban populations is also desirable.

TO APPLY Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter including a description of their research accomplishments and goals, three recent articles or manuscripts, and the names and contact information of three references:
Address:
Biostatistics Search Committee Chair
c/o Martina Lynch, MPH
Urban Public Health Program
Hunter College, CUNY
425 East 25th Street
New York, NY 10010
Email:
martinalynch@hunter.cuny.edu (Electronic submissions preferred)

The City University of New York An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/ Americans with Disabilities Act Employer

Fairfax, Virginia: Tenure-Track Associate Professor (Nutrition) – Global and Community Health, George Mason University

Tenure-Track Associate Professor (Nutrition) – Global and Community Health
Job Code: F6695z POSTED: Apr 10
Salary: Open Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Employer: George Mason University
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Categories: Allied Health - Nutrition

Description
Tenure-Track Associate Professor (Nutrition) – Global and Community Health
The Department of Global and Community Health invites applications for a tenure-track position in nutrition at the level of Associate Professor to begin August, 2009. Successful candidates will bring an active research program which contributes to significant new developments in the discipline and whose interests complement the strengths and priorities of the Department of Global and Community Health including chronic disease and disability, global health, epidemiology, and community health.

Teaching duties require teaching two nutrition courses per semester and assisting in the development of nutrition degree program and a new Department of Nutrition targeted for fall 2012. Priorities include those who can teach courses in food science, advanced nutrition, clinical nutrition, and nutrition and chronic illnesses.

Required: a doctorate in nutrition or closely related discipline. A registered dietitian (RD) credential and membership to the American Dietetic Association is preferred. A focused research agenda and potential for developing a high quality competitive program of research is required. Salary and tenure status are dependent on prior experience (including post-doctoral experience) and maturation of the candidate's program of research.

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial public university with national distinction in a range of academic fields. The University enrolls more than 30,000 students at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties in northern Virginia. The proximity of the University to the nation's capital offers faculty members a wealth of opportunities to engage in significant national and international initiatives and collaborations as well as rich offerings of cultural and artistic programs.

George Mason University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications may be submitted electronically for position F6695z at jobs.gmu.edu. Review of the applications will begin in May 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter that addresses research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Questions regarding this position may be directed to:

Lisa Pawloski, PhD, Chair, Department of Global and Community Health 4400 University Drive, MSN 5B7 George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030 U.S.A. +1 (703) 993-4628 lpawlosk@gmu.edu.


Employer Information
About George Mason University

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is 30,000, with students studying in over 150 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William.

San Diego, California: Full-time Faculty - Department of Community Health, National University

Full-time Faculty - Department of Community Health
Job Code: 5376 POSTED: Apr 09
Salary: Open Location: San Diego, California
Employer: National University Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Categories: Academic / Research - Academics
Required Education: Masters


Description
The Healthcare Administration Program is experiencing rapid growth and seeks to assemble a dynamic faculty with a strong interest in community partnerships to work in a team-oriented and entrepreneurial academic environment. Healthcare Administration faculty will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with healthcare partners engaged in providing distinctive, high quality health services benefiting the public’s health.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach graduate and undergraduate healthcare administration courses and related courses as assigned; apply for internal and/or external funding to support research/creative activity and student learning; collaborate with healthcare organizations; counsel students on their capstone projects; advise undergraduate and graduate students; serve on Department, School, and University committees.

NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with experience and level of appointment.

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An earned doctoral degree with specialization in healthcare administration or related discipline. Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and developing a focused program of scholarly/creative activity; the ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse university community.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Teaching experience in healthcare administration at either the undergraduate or graduate level at a four year college or university; expertise and experience in quantitative aspects of healthcare administration education; a record of published research and evidence of a current research agenda. Preference will be given to candidates with additional expertise in related healthcare administration experience and a record of collaborating with health services partners. Teaching experience in biostatistics, epidemiology, and research methods is desirable.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach graduate and undergraduate healthcare administration courses and related courses as assigned; apply for internal and/or external funding to support research/creative activity and student learning; collaborate with healthcare organizations; counsel students on their capstone projects; advise undergraduate and graduate students; serve on Department, School, and University committees.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Candidates must submit: Letter of application, professional resume, and three current letters of recommendation. (Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States. This proof must be provided prior to employment at the University. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.)


Employer Information
About National University

National University (NU) is the second-largest, private, nonprofit institution of higher learning in California. Founded in 1971, National consists of five schools and one college, including the Schools of Business and Management; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and Media and Communication; and the College of Letters and Sciences. NU has 28 campuses located throughout California and Nevada and boasts a premiere online learning environment, creating a unique oppo.

Puerto Rico: Environmental & Occupational Health/Epidemiologist faculty, Ponce School of Medicine

Environmental & Occupational Health/Epidemiologist
Job Code: 1235 POSTED: Apr 08
Salary: Open Location: Puerto Rico
Employer: Ponce School of Medicine Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Categories: Academic / Research - Academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description

The Public Health Program of the Ponce School of Medicine is receiving nominations and applications for faculty positions to be hired by July 1st, 2009 with the following qualifications:

Environmental and Occupational Health

Responsibilities for these positions include:

• Graduate level teaching • Mentoring graduate students at the Master’s and Doctoral levels • Active involvement in funded research including the development of an independent research program • Involvement is service activities at the Program, School and Community levels

The Public Health Program offers the following degrees: DrPH in Epidemiology, MPH with tracks in Epidemiology, Environmental Health, and General. The MPH Program was approved in 2002 by the Puerto Rico Council of Higher Education (PRCHE). The Public Health Program application to the Council on Education of Public Health (CEPH) for accreditation as a Public Health Program was filed on August 28, 2007 and it is expected by July 2009. The Public Health Program is located in the historic southern coastal city of Ponce, Puerto Rico.

NOTES: 2 openings. International Candidates Will Be Considered

Requirements
• Doctoral degree in Environmental and/or Occupational Health (DrPH, PhD, ScD) • Experience in applied Occupational and/or Environmental Health • Experience working with environmental health exposure or risk data is preferred • Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred but not required Epidemiology

• Doctoral degree in Epidemiology (DrPH, PhD, ScD) • Experience in applied epidemiology, utilizing advanced epidemiological methods • Experience working with clinical and/or health services data is preferred • Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred but not required

Employer Information
About Ponce School of Medicine

The Ponce School of Medicine is a private medical school (one of three medical schools in Puerto Rico) which is located in Ponce, PR. This is on the southern coast of the island and is the 2nd largest city.

http://careers.apha.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3104625

New York: Nutrition Research Analyst, Fund for Public Health in New York and NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene

Nutrition Research analyst


Date: 4/2/09

Job Title: Nutrition Research Analyst

Organization: Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc.

Position Reports to: Nutrition Policy Manager


The Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc. (FPHNY) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. To this end, FPHNY implements programs to address pressing public health needs, fosters private sector support to enhance health and health care, and helps educate the public regarding the protection of individual, family and community health.



POSITION OVERVIEW

The Nutrition Research Analyst will be responsible for the design, development and use of a nutrition database to support a national Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) intervention to reduce sodium in processed and restaurant foods. The position will also provide data analysis and evaluation support to other CVD nutrition initiatives as needed.



The position will be stationed at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, reporting to the Nutrition Policy Manager.



To Apply

To see a full position description for the “Nutrition Research Analyst” and instructions on how to apply for the position, go to www.fphny.org and follow the link to Opportunities>Career Opportunities>Program.


The Fund for Public Health in New York, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.

St Kitts and Nevis: Full-Time Faculty Teaching Positions (Epidemiology), Saba University School of Medicine and Medical University of the Americas

Position: Full-Time Faculty Teaching Positions
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Medical University of the Americas
Location: St Kitts and Nevis
Date posted: 4/4/2009

Saba University School of Medicine
and
Medical University of the Americas - Nevis

Full-Time, Faculty Teaching Positions

R3 Education is pleased to announce that several full-time positions are open in two of their associated medical schools in the Caribbean: (1.) Saba University School of Medicine (http://www.saba.edu), and (2.) Medical University of the Americas - Nevis, West Indies (http://www.mua.edu).

Faculty teaching positions are available in the following basic sciences areas: Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Histology, Genetics, Gross Anatomy, Medical Psychology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Introduction to Clinical Medicine.

Full-Time Positions: Saba University and MUA have several full-time positions available at all academic levels (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor). All salaries are tax-free, with travel and health care benefits. Salary range is $48,000 - $60,000, based on qualifications. Candidates should have either a Ph.D. or M.D., with demonstrated medical school or graduate teaching experience in U.S. or Canadian medical schools. Openings are available immediately and will remain open until suitable candidates are selected.

Saba University School of Medicine is a fully accredited medical school, recognized by the World Health Organization. Saba University currently has a basic science enrollment of 350 medical students and 35 full-time faculty, with over 2,000 graduates in residency and licensed throughout the U.S. and Canada. The student-faculty ratio of 10:1 is ideal for quality teaching and student/faculty interaction. The medical school campus includes a recently completed state of the art classroom building. The medical school is located on the Dutch island of Saba, about 30 miles from St. Maarten in the central Caribbean. Saba is virtually crime-free, with no poverty or unemployment. English is the first language, and the local population is friendly and supportive of the medical school. For more information about the island of Saba and Saba University, please visit our web site: www.saba.edu.

Medical University of the Americas is an accredited four-year medical school recognized by the World Health Organization with graduates approved for residency and medical practice in the United States and Canada. The medical school is a "teaching institution" that promotes quality medical education through limited class size and positive student-faculty interaction. MUA currently has a combined enrollment of 385 students in the pre-med and basic science program, with 35 faculty members, and many graduates in residency and licensed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our 10-acre campus has recently expanded its classroom and laboratory space, added a multipurpose complex, and a new library. MUA is located on the 35 square mile island of Nevis, just 2 miles from St. Kitts in the eastern Caribbean, with a population of 10,000 residents. Nevis is virtually crime-free, with little poverty or unemployment. English is the primary language, and the local residents are friendly and supportive of the medical school. For more information about the island of Nevis and Medical University of the Americas, please see: www.mua.edu.

Qualified candidates should send a resume, photograph, and names of three references to:

Saba Contact: Saba University Search Committee, P.O. Box 386, Gardner, MA 01440. Telephone: (978) 630-5122, Fax: (978) 632-2168, or e-mail: l.grigg@saba.edu.

MUA Contact: Medical University of the Americas Search Committee, P.O. Box 505, Gardner, MA 01440. Telephone: (978) 632-1599, Fax: (978) 630-3851, or e-mail: j.lawson@mua.edu.

R3 Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information:

E-mail : l.grigg@mua.edu or j.lawson@mua.edu

Netherlands-Antilles: Faculty (epidemiology), Xavier University School of Medicine

Position: Faculty Basic Medical Science
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Xavier University School of Medicine
Location: Netherlands-Antilles
Date posted: 4/3/2009

Xavier University School of Medicine, http://www.xusom.com, is an Accredited Medical School looking to hire additional faculty members for the upcoming semester. Xavier University School of Medicine, XUSOM, is located on the beautiful island of Aruba. Aruba is part of the affectionately termed "ABC" islands in the Dutch Caribbean and is an English speaking campus and environment dedicated to helping students from the US and Canada study to practice in the USA.

Xavier University School of Medicine was founded to train students in the art of medicine via a U.S. Based Curriculum. The entire focus of our program is to ensure students receive the knowledge they need to successfully enter U.S. residencies, as competent physicians. At Xavier we are a very diverse institution, though our largest student base is from the US and Canada. Unlike many schools in the Caribbean, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide exceptional quality of education in a private school atmosphere. An ability to interact with individual students is a must have characteristic of Xavier professors. The Basic Science curriculum is entirely USMLE-Based. While in the U.S. students are required to attend a USMLE board review with a program we have instituted with KAPLAN to ensure a solid understanding. Our USMLE -Based curriculum, combined with our strong U.S. clinical programs, ensures that all our students are prepared to succeed in their USMLE exams.

We are currently looking for "Basic Medical Sciences" Professors, most immediate positions requiring MD or Ph.D. degree and prior teaching experience in a medical school setting. Salary is based as well on both medical experience and medical school teaching experience.

-Pathology
-Behavioral Science
-Biostatistics/Epidemiology/ Preventative Medicine
-Biochemistry

Contact Information:


E-mail : jobs@xusom.com
Phone : 5163332224
Fax : 5163338151
B.L. Stalnaker
Vice President Academic Affairs
Xavier University School of Medicine

Maryland: Clinical Trial Biostatisticians, George Washington University

Position: Clinical Trial Biostatisticians
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: George Washington University
Location: Maryland
Date posted: 4/6/2009

Biostatistics: Clinical Trial Biostatisticians. The Biostatistics Center of The George Washington University is currently recruiting biostatisticians to serve as Co-Investigator or Principal Investigator (Project Director) and to provide statistical direction of the design, conduct and analysis of studies and the conduct of methodologic research to meet the projects needs. Basic Position Requirements: Doctorate in Biostatistics, Statistics or Epidemiology, or alternatively an M.D. or Ph.D. in Biological Science, Physical Science or Computer Science with a Master's in Biostatistics or Statistics, 1-5 years' experience with clinical trials, especially study design and statistical analysis of study results using SAS, excellent oral and written English communication skills, and supervisory experience. All interested applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor in Biostatistics or Statistics may apply for the Samuel W. Greenhouse Biostatistics Research Enhancement Award. For a period of 1 year, the award will provide 20% effort for methodological research, professional activities and travel. Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled. For complete information and application procedures, please visit our Web site at: http://www.bsc.gwu.edu. Only complete applications will be considered. The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact Information:

Job code: EPI08-01
E-mail : researchjobs@bsc.gwu.edu
Phone : 301-881-9260
Fax : 301-881-3742
Dr. Sarah Fowler
Research Professor and Director
The Biostatistics Center, The George Washington University
6110 Executive Boulevard
Suite 750
Rockville, MD 20852
USA

St. Louis, Missouri: Research Statistician/Biostatistician, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine

St. Louis, Missouri: Research Statistician/Biostatistician, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine

The School of Medicine of Washington University in St. Louis seeks candidates for a full-time position as research statistician/bioinformaticist.

Job Description: Participates at all levels of research-related activities, including innovative data analysis, design of experiments, clinical trials and epidemiological studies, and preparation of reports, manuscripts and grant proposals. Makes scientific contributions to collaborative projects.

Required Qualifications: Master's degree. At least five years related experience with much independence in project management.

Preferred Qualifications: Expert knowledge base and experience with SAS and high degree of proficiency in data analysis and data management. PC/UNIX knowledge. Skills and demonstrated success in designing and executing appropriate statistical data analysis. Capable of assuming a leadership role, including drafting manuscripts and grants. Clinical research experience.

Instructions for Application: Apply online at www.wustlcareers.com , Job Requisition #091326. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

NIH/NIAMS: Biostatistician, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Job Summary

Job Code: 0000058600 POSTED: Apr 02
Salary: Open Location: Maryland
Employer: National Institutes of Health Position
Specialty: Rheumatology, Surgery, Orthopedic

Description
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Intramural Research Program, Staff Scientist (Biostatistician), Clinical Sciences Section, Orthopaedic Surgery. The Clinical Sciences Section (CSS) in the Office of the Clinical Director, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is recruiting for a Biostatistician. Research in the CSS is in the broad areas of clinical epidemiology and health services research. The CSS focuses on studies of health outcomes of patients with musculoskeletal diseases. This is accomplished using observational studies, clinical trials, and analyses of large administrative datasets. The successful candidate will be expected to be skilled in statistical computing, the application of statistics in epidemiology, longitudinal data analysis, and the analysis of clinical trials. He/she will assist in hypothesis development, data acquisition, data analysis, and manuscript preparation for projects designed to improve clinical care in orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal medicine. He/she will have the opportunity to conduct independent methodological research. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in statistics, health services research, economics or a related field. A record of peer-reviewed publications in one of these fields is required. Experience with programming using common statistical software is expected. Prior experience analyzing large administrative datasets would be advantageous. The successful candidate should have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. Applications will be evaluated on demonstrated ability to analyze epidemiologic and clinical trial data and to collaborate effectively. Salary will be commensurate with experience. A full package of benefits, including retirement, health, life, and long-term care insurance, and a Thrift Savings Plan is available.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief summary of research experience, accomplishments and research interests and goals, copies of three publications or reprints, and three letters of reference electronically to Ms. Penny J. Mowery at: mowerypj@mail.nih.gov or mailed to the address below by June 30, 2009: Timothy Bhattacharyya, MD, c/o Penny J. Mowery, NIAMS (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases), National Institutes of Health, DHHS, Building 10 - Magnuson CC, 6N204, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. Desk phone: 301-402-2679; Office phone: 301-435-3050. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

Washington, D.C.: Director, Global Implementation Research, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Director, Global Implementation Research
Job Code: 289 POSTED: Apr 01
Salary: Open Location: Washington, D.C.
Employer: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: Advocacy / Non-Profit Category: Academic / Research - Academic / Research
Preferred Education: Doctorate

Description
Job Summary The Director, Global Implementation Research will lead and provide technical and management oversight, and strategic thinking for the international implementation and operations research activities of the Foundation. He/she will report directly to the Vice President for Research and will work with colleagues throughout the Foundation to meet the Foundation’s goal of advancing research that enhances the prevention, care and treatment of Pediatric HIV/AIDS, with the ultimate mission of eliminating Pediatric HIV/AIDS. The Director will work closely with the Program Implementation Department to ensure smooth integration and coordination of research and program activities. He/she will support the Foundation’s efforts to increase the research capacity of our staff based both in the field and in U.S. Offices. The Director will assure that the highest quality scientific, ethical and regulatory standards are maintained for all research activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Project and Staff Management • Leads and manages the overall international implementation research portfolio that is conducted, funded, or facilitated by EGPAF • Develops, manages and mentors a research team including medical and epidemiological research officers, biostatisticians, regulatory coordinator, research assistants, and others as needed to support the Foundation’s strategic plan, mission, values, goals and objectives. • Develops and supports research team development in country programs as appropriate • Works with Executive VP Medical and Scientific Affairs, VPs of Programs and Research, and Country Directors to develop priorities for implementation research • Oversees the development of Foundation-wide research policies and procedures • Leads collaboration with the Foundation M&E Team to utilize program data to support program assessments and design and implement operational and evaluation research for global program improvement • Works with VP research to obtain new funding support for Foundation priority research areas that are responsive to the needs of the field and address scientific questions of critical global importance • Oversees the development of research protocols, proposals, grants and requests for funding related to implementation and impact research in collaboration with others throughout the Foundation • Responsible for the preparation of any required progress reports, activity reports, or budgets • Works with Policy and Communications to develop policies and procedures and communication strategy around research activities and results • Works with VP of Research and finance on research related budget issues • Oversees representation at appropriate scientific meetings and conferences

Project and Technical Support • Provides technical oversight and support (project development, implementation, analysis and interpretation, publication) in collaboration with US and country teams for all implementation/operational research projects • Provides training and mentorship for US and in-country staff in design and conduct of research • Oversees logistical aspects of implementation research from field perspective, assisting country teams, including human subjects issues, IRB applications, development of study procedures, study conduct and data collection • Oversees the monitoring of international studies to ensure compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements and that high quality results will be achieved • Assists with the formulation, coordination, and implementation of multi-country collaborations on research proposals • Encourages and define opportunities for sharing research related activities, including dissemination of results, between countries • Develops research collaborations to facilitate the research that will achieve the Foundation’s mission of eliminating Pediatric HIV/AIDS • Coordinates the execution of PEPFAR-funded Public Health Evaluations


Requirements
Required Qualifications • MD, PhD or other advanced degree in a relevant field • Ten or more years experience in clinical or implementation/operations research in HIV/AIDS, reproductive or maternal health, or child survival in developing country settings • Experience in training, mentoring, and providing technical support to health professionals in research design, operations research methodologies and study implementation in developing countries Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Demonstrated technical expertise in clinical, operations, or health services research related to HIV/AIDS, reproductive or maternal health, or child survival • Experience with obtaining and managing federally-funded research is a plus • Strong written and oral communication skills • Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and strong management skills • Ability to travel internationally up to 40% • Demonstrated competency to the R4/S4 levels in English required • French and/or Portuguese competency to the R3/S3 levels a plus

http://careers.apha.org/jobdetail.cfm?job=3100957

Arizona and Jacksonville, FL: Cancer Health Disparities Research Opportunities (faculty), Mayo Clinic Cancer Center

Cancer Health Disparities Research Opportunities
Job Code: 4MP43 POSTED: Apr 01
Salary: Open Location: Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona
Employer: Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: Hospital, Public and Private Category: Academic / Research - Academic / Research
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
Mid to Senior-Level Investigators and Post-Doctoral Fellows

Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ and Jacksonville, FL

Mayo Clinic Cancer Center seeks experienced investigators for opportunities on our Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ and Jacksonville, FL, campuses. These tenure-track positions include the chance to collaborate on initiatives emanating from Mayo's NIH CTSA grant award, and options for limited teaching assignments. As members of the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with a national presence, incumbents will enjoy start-up packages for their own research program plus annual research operating funds.

We are also offering new post-doctoral positions in health disparities research. This program, mentored by experienced faculty, including behavioral scientists, cancer epidemiologists, cancer geneticists, etc., is focused on developing a new cadre of scientists devoted to understating the complex interaction among several factors, such as biology, social environment and specific behaviors that contribute to health disparities in cancer detection, prevention, therapy and control.

To learn about May Clinic Cancer Center, visit: http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/mayo/research/cancercenter/.

NOTES: 2 openings

Requirements
Mid to Senior-level Investigators must have: • Doctoral degree in a social science, epidemiology or medicine (an MD degree should be accompanied by a master's in clinical research or related science or fellowship training) • Experience in leading or collaborating with teams involved in community-based cancer prevention and/or control interventions • A record of peer-reviewed grant funding, publication and scholarly accomplishments in research on cancer health disparities

Fellows must have: • Doctoral degree or ABD in psychology, public health, communications or related social or health science

Applications for and/or inquiries about these positions should be emailed to Dr. Sherri Sheinfeld Gorin: mcamcccsearch@mayo.edu

Mayo Foundation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and educator. Post-offer/pre-employment drug screening is required.

British Columbia, Canada: Global Health Faculty position (Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs), Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University

Tier 2 CRC in Global Health
Job Code: Global Health POSTED: Apr 01
Salary: Open Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Employer: Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Category: Academic / Research - Academic / Research
Preferred Education: Doctorate


Description
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) seeks a global health scholar to complement a strong group of core faculty in this signature program at SFU. The Faculty is interested in applicants from a broad variety of disciplinary backgrounds including epidemiology, social sciences, and health care management and policy sciences. Candidates with experience in the practice of global public health with or for intergovernmental, bilateral and private aid organizations, NGOs, and/or government agencies are particularly encouraged. Preferably this experience will include one or more of the following: primary health care and public health system strengthening activities, design and evaluation of interventions; scale-up efforts; program planning, monitoring, and evaluation; social mobilization and community-based participatory approaches to health promotion; knowledge dissemination and translation; and/or policy development, analysis, and advocacy. Candidates with research interests in reducing health disparities in vulnerable populations and/or global perspectives on indigenous peoples, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have demonstrated ability to fund a global health research program. Geographic areas of interest are broad but applicants with established research programs in Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and/or Latin America will receive particular attention. Successful applicants will be expected to maintain a strong research program with international funding and provide mentorship to graduate students in the field of global health.

FHS is Canada’s largest and only independent Faculty of Health Sciences with a focus on population and public health sciences (http://www.fhs.sfu.ca). Successful candidates will join a dynamic and expanding group of approximately 45 faculty who are developing collaborative, interdisciplinary research and educational programs in global health, environmental and occupational health, prevention of infectious and chronic diseases, promotion of mental health and prevention of addictions, reducing social inequities and health disparities, and public health practice. The vision of FHS is to integrate social and natural science scholarship with population outcomes, societal application, and policy analysis to reduce health inequalities locally, nationally and globally. We value equity and are striving to develop a faculty that has a gender balance and that reflects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the communities we serve.

Nominees for Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs are expected to be exceptional emerging scholars, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead their field. Nominees can be no more than ten years from their highest academic qualification at the time of nomination. Candidates wishing further information on the Canada Research Chairs program should visit www.chairs.gc.ca.

Simon Fraser University welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The position is tenure-track and is a 12-month continuing appointment. Salary is not grant dependent and will be offered on a basis commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anyone wishing further information is invited to contact in confidence Dr. John O’Neil, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, joneil@sfu.ca, (778.782.5361). Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for Academic Appointment competitions will be collected. For more information, please visit: the Collection Notice. Please submit your application with cover letter, CV, statement of research and teaching interest along with the names of six referees to fhs_recruit@sfu.ca. Closing date for all applications will be June 30, 2009. For further information about the Faculty of Health Sciences please visit www.fhs.sfu.ca.


Employer Information
About Facutly of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser Universit

Application deadline June 30, 2009. Send all documentation requested to fhs_recruit@sfu.ca

Las Vegas: Public Health Faculty x2 (epidemiology, and environmental health), University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Public Health Faculty
Job Code: R1366220 POSTED: Mar 31
Salary: Open Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Employer: University of Nevada, Las Vegas - UNLV
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Categories: Academic / Research - Academics

Description

The School of Community Health Sciences (SCHS) at the University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for two tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels. One position is in Epidemiology and the other is in Environmental Health/Microbiology/Infectious Diseases.

As a relatively new school, seeking accreditation, our most important goal is to continue developing a strong academic and research program. We seek motivated and collegial additions to our faculty.


Requirements

The successful candidates will:
• Develop and teach live and internet based courses.
• Advise, direct, and mentor students including chairing and serving on student committees.
• Seek extramural funding, conduct research, and publish research findings.
• Engage in appropriate community and professional service.
• Support the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the School of Community Health Sciences and the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

For complete position descriptions and application details, visit http://jobs.unlv.edu or call (702) 895-2894.

UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.

http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=2696&job=5351345

NIH/NCI: Molecular Epidemiologist, Tenured or Tenure-Track Investigator Position, Hormonal and Reproductive Epidemiology Branch, NCI

Molecular Epidemiologist, Tenured or Tenure-Track Investigator Position, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

The Hormonal and Reproductive Epidemiology Branch (HREB, http://www.dceg.cancer.gov/hreb, Chief, Dr. Louise Brinton), a component of NCI’s intramural Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), is recruiting a molecular epidemiologist to develop an independent research program focused on breast and/or other hormonally-related cancers of women. It is expected that the successful candidate will develop a distinctive interdisciplinary program that complements ongoing investigations and builds on the existing strengths of NCI’s Intramural Research Program. Current research includes the identification of common susceptibility genetic loci, molecular profiling of tumors to evaluate etiologic heterogeneity and determinants of prognosis, identification of early markers of risk (e.g., mammographic density), measurement of circulating and local levels of endogenous hormones using novel assays, and assessment of other biomarkers. Candidates must have a doctorate in epidemiology, or a medical degree or doctorate in a biologically-relevant discipline (with additional training or post-doctoral experience in epidemiology). They must have at least three years of post-doctoral research experience and an established record of publications that demonstrates their ability to design, conduct, analyze and interpret data from molecular epidemiology studies. Candidates should have knowledge of and demonstrated capacity to apply state-of-the-art epidemiologic, statistical and laboratory methods in at least one of the following areas of research: mechanisms of carcinogenesis, natural history of cancer precursors, hormonal carcinogenesis, genetic susceptibility, or pathologic/molecular tumor characterization. Evidence of ability to collaborate with biostatisticians, laboratory investigators and physicians (pathologists, radiologists and clinicians) and direct multi-disciplinary research is required. Candidates must document the strong communication skills that will be required to write effective research papers, present work at scientific meetings, and convey information clearly to staff, collaborators, consultants and contractors. Candidates must also be sufficiently experienced to function independently, both in the development of their own research efforts, and in the mentoring and supervision of less experienced investigators. Appropriate office space and resources will be provided.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with research experience and accomplishments, and a full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health insurance, life insurance, and a thrift savings plan) is available. Candidates may be eligible for the NIH Loan Repayment Program (http://www.LRP.NIH.gov). This position is not restricted to U.S. citizens. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief summary of research interests, experience and future plans, three copies of selected publications and three letters of reference to:

Ms. Judy Schwadron
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics
National Cancer Institute
6120 Executive Blvd., Room EPS 8073
Rockville, MD 20852-7242
Email: schwadrj@mail.nih.gov

The closing date of the advertisement is June 15, 2009; however, the search will continue until a qualified candidate is found. A completed package of your application is required in order to be considered for this position.

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers

Kansas City: Assistant/Associate Professor - Epidemiology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Assistant/Associate Professor
Job Code: M0202181 POSTED: Mar 26
Salary: Open Location: Kansas City, Kansas
Employer: University of Kansas Medical Center
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Categories: Academic / Research - Academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
Assistant/Associate Professor - Epidemiology

Assistant/Associate Professor - Health Services Research

The Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health is seeking talented faculty to build both research and educational programs in our rapidly growing public health program. The Department is the focal point for new initiatives to enhance public health education and research in the state and the region. We are actively seeking faculty with skills and experience in epidemiology and health services research. We are particularly interested in faculty with interdisciplinary skills that can help us enhance institutional priorities in cancer prevention and control, obesity, diabetes, neurosciences, cardiovascular disease, health disparities, and outcomes research. The Department is home to a nationally-recognized Masters of Public Health program and a new Masters of Science in Clinical Research. Faculty are intimately involved in teaching in our School of Medicine. Duties of this tenure-track position include active engagement in research, developing and teaching graduate level coursework, and mentoring graduate students.

For additional information you may email Edward F. Ellerbeck, MD, MPH at eellerbe@kumc.edu or visit our website at http://ph.kumc.edu/.

Employer information The Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (http://ph.kumc.edu/index.html) is located on the campus of the Kansas University Medical Center in the heart of beautiful Kansas City. Public Health is one of the top priorities of the Kansas University Medical Center and our department is at the center of rapidly growing programs in public health education, research, and service.

To apply on-line only go to http://jobs.kumc.edu and search for position M0202181.

There will be multiple faculty hired from this position. Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and will continue until suitable candidates are found.

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


Requirements
Requirements: - Doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Health Services Research or a related field - Demonstrated success in publication with high potential for future research funding

Miami: Tenure Track Open Rank - 2 Positions (Department of Epidemiology), Florida International University

Job Info
Company Name: FlU -- Florida International University
Position Title: Tenure Track Open Rank - 2 Positions (Department of Epidemiology)
Location(s): Miami, Florida, United States, 33199
Apply URL: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=8084&job=5339369


JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Epidemiology within the Robert Stempel School of Public Health (RSSPH) at Florida International University invites applications for two tenure-track positions in the area of Epidemiology.

Florida International University is ranked as a Research University in the High Research Activity category of the Carnegie Foundation’s prestigious classification system. The RSSPH is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Our mission is to enhance the public’s health by conducting innovative research, training future leaders and health professionals from diverse backgrounds, translating research into policy and practice, and serving our local communities as well as communities around the world, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications include: PhD in Epidemiology or related disciplines; track record of collaborative research and publication; effective interpersonal and communication skills. As appropriate for rank, preferred qualifications include: strong record of securing extramural research/grant funding; teaching experience in relevant discipline. Successful candidates will demonstrate potential for effective teaching, scholarly activity, and ability to communicate effectively with ethnically and culturally diverse populations.

RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibilities will include research, teaching graduate courses, student advisement, serving on master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation committees, and serving the university, professional, and neighboring communities.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The selection and review process will begin on November 15, 2008 and will remain open until the positions are filled. To apply please visit us on-line at www.fiujobs.org and reference position #41628/42739.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Fatma Ercanli-Huffman, Chair of the faculty search committee, at Fatma.Ercanli-huffman@fiu.edu.

FIU is a member of the State University System and an EO/EA/AA Employer and Institution.

World Health Organization (WHO) Job listings

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION job listings (relevant to public health):

http://www.who.int/employment/vacancies/en/

Advisor, Immunization
Vacancy Number: PAHO/09/FT200
Duty Station: Washington, D.C. United States of America
Grade: P4
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 14 May 2009

Advisor, International Health Regulations/Epidemic Alert & Response
Vacancy Number: PAHO/09/TA55
Duty Station: Washington, D.C. United States of America
Grade: P4
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 30 Apr 2009

Coordinator, Meningitis Vaccine Project, Burkina Faso
Vacancy Number: AFRO/09/FT186
Duty Station: Ouagadougou Burkina Faso
Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 26 Apr 2009

Director
Vacancy Number: HQ/09/HQ/DGD/FT195
Duty Station: Geneva Switzerland
Grade: D2
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 29 May 2009

Head of Country Office / WHO Representative - GEO

Vacancy Number: EURO/09/FT216
Duty Station: Tbilisi Georgia
Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 14 May 2009

Head of Country Office / WHO Representative - KAZ
Vacancy Number: EURO/09/FT214
Duty Station: Astana Kazakhstan
Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 14 May 2009

Head of Country Office / WHO Representative - MDA
Vacancy Number: EURO/09/FT215
Duty Station: Chisinau Republic of Moldova
Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 14 May 2009

Head, Office for the Support to the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (Athens)
Vacancy Number: EURO/09/FT159
Duty Station: Athens Greece
Grade: P-6
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 21 Apr 2009

Medical Officer
Vacancy Number: HQ/09/HQ/HSS/FT192
Duty Station: Geneva Switzerland
Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 27 Apr 2009

Medical Officer
Vacancy Number: WPRO/09/FT166
Duty Station: Manila Philippines
Grade: P4
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 01 May 2009

Medical Officer (Country Liaison Officer)
Vacancy Number: WPRO/09/FT164
Duty Station: Tarawa Kiribati
Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 30 Apr 2009

Medical Officer (EPI)
Vacancy Number: EMRO/09/FT146
Duty Station: Juba Sudan
Grade: P4
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 19 Apr 2009

Medical Officer (Malaria, and other Vectorborne and Parasitic Diseases)
Vacancy Number: WPRO/09/FT204
Duty Station: Honiara Solomon Islands
Grade: P4
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 04 May 2009

Medical Officer (PHC)
Vacancy Number: EMRO/09/FT174
Duty Station: Kabul Afghanistan
Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 05 May 2009

National Professional Communications Officer (GEO)
Vacancy Number: EURO/09/TASR5
Duty Station: Tbilisi Georgia
Grade: NO-A
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Closing Date: 16 Apr 2009

National Professional Officer for Child and Adolescent Health
Vacancy Number: EMRO/09/FT187
Duty Station: Sana'a Yemen
Grade: NO-B
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 23 Apr 2009

National Professional Officer, Accounts Payable
Vacancy Number: HQ/09/HQ/GSC/FT197
Duty Station: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Grade: NO-C
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 29 Apr 2009

National Professional Officer, Health Systems (Pristina)
Vacancy Number: EURO/09/FT176
Duty Station:
Grade: NO-A
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 15 Apr 2009

Project Support Specialist

Vacancy Number: PAHO/09/TA56
Duty Station: Washington, D.C. United States of America
Grade: P1
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 04 May 2009

Public Health Coordinator (Head of Office)
Vacancy Number: EMRO/09/FT202
Duty Station: Juba Sudan
Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 17 May 2009

Public Health Officer, Communicable Diseases and Surveillance (CDS), Head of Sub-Office (Nyala)
Vacancy Number: EMRO/09/TA52
Duty Station: Multiple duty stations
Grade: P4
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 20 Apr 2009

Research Officer

Vacancy Number: HQ/09/HQ/HSS/TA44
Duty Station: Geneva Switzerland
Grade: P3
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 15 Apr 2009

Research Officer
Vacancy Number: HQ/09/HQ/HSS/TA54
Duty Station: Geneva Switzerland
Grade: P2
Contract Type: Temporary appointment
Closing Date: 23 Apr 2009

Rotavirus Surveillance Coordinator, Regional Office
Vacancy Number: AFRO/09/FT185
Duty Station: Brazzaville Congo
Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 26 Apr 2009

Scientist
Vacancy Number: IARC/09/FT213
Duty Station: Lyons France
Grade: P2
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 21 May 2009

Scientist (Malaria, Vectorborne and other Parasitic Diseases)
Vacancy Number: WPRO/09/FT160
Duty Station: Phnom Penh Cambodia
Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 29 Apr 2009

Scientist/Routine Immunization (Ethiopia)
Vacancy Number: AFRO/09/FT184
Duty Station: Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Grade: P4
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 26 Apr 2009

Senior Officer, Integrated Strategies for Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factors
Vacancy Number: EURO/09/FT188
Duty Station: Copenhagen Denmark
Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 30 Apr 2009

Senior Officer, Non-Communicable Diseases and Environment (Nutrition)
Vacancy Number: EURO/09/FT189
Duty Station: Copenhagen Denmark
Grade: P5
Contract Type: Fixed-term appointment
Closing Date: 30 Apr 2009

Atlanta, GA: Cancer Epidemiologist, American Cancer Society, Department of Epidemiology and Surveillance Research

CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGIST
American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA

The Department of Epidemiology and Surveillance Research at the American Cancer Society is seeking a cancer epidemiologist to join a productive collegial group conducting etiologic analyses of cancer and other diseases in our prospective cohorts, the Cancer Prevention Studies. Current group members include leading epidemiologists with expertise in tobacco, obesity, pharmacoepidemiology, nutritional epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, biochemistry, and breast, lung, prostate, colon, and ovarian cancers. The program provides an outstanding environment for the conduct of epidemiologic research. Resources include the CPS-II Nutrition Cohort, a well-established cohort of over 184,000 men and women with detailed and periodically updated exposure information, a bio-specimen repository including blood or buccal cell samples from over 100,000 cohort members, and over 12 years of cancer incidence follow-up. Additional resources include two prospective mortality cohorts each with over a million participants. Recruitment is ongoing for CPS-3, a new cohort of 500,000 men and women who are providing
biospecimens and detailed questionnaire information, and will be followed for 20 or more years.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (MD or PhD) in epidemiology or a related field, and possess excellent writing and communication skills as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, presentations at professional meetings, and ongoing collaborations. Expertise in a subspeciality,
particularly genetic or molecular epidemiology, would be valued. Position rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Applicants may be at the equivalent academic rank of assistant,
associate, or full professor.

Candidates will be expected to establish a research agenda and ongoing communications and collaborations with scientists from other institutions, to provide expert opinions on epidemiologic topics to the media and others, and to conduct and publish high-quality cancer research of public health importance in visible scientific journals. All salaries of group members are fully funded by the American Cancer Society, as are the costs of building and maintaining the prospective
cohorts. Applicants report directly to the vice president of Epidemiology.

Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three references, and a brief summary of future research plans to:

Dr. Susan M. Gapstur
Vice President of Epidemiology
The American Cancer Society
250 Williams St NW, 6th floor
Atlanta, GA 30303-1002
(or by e-mail to susan.gapstur@cancer.org)

Tennessee: Tenure-track or Tenured Faculty Positions in Epidemiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Tenure-track or Tenured Faculty Positions in Epidemiology

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Applications are being accepted for multiple faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the Vanderbilt Epidemiology Center (www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/epidemiology), Institute of Medicine and Public Health. Currently there are over 45 epidemiologists at Vanderbilt with approximately $85 million in federally-funded research, including multiple large population-based cohort studies with survey data and biological samples from approximately 250,000 study participants. Areas of ongoing research include diet and nutrition, environmental exposures, genetic and other biomarkers for disease risk and progression, and racial disparities in health outcomes.

As one of the three top priority areas for strategic development, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is significantly expanding its program in public health by developing multiple new doctoral training programs and recruiting new faculty. Candidates for epidemiology faculty positions should have a doctorate in epidemiology or a related field with additional training or experience in epidemiologic research. Successful candidates are expected to develop an independent epidemiology research program in nutrition, genetics, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and reproductive or other health outcomes. Exciting opportunities exist to work on cohort consortium projects and collaborate with existing faculty on multiple ongoing research projects in epidemiology.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter, including a brief summary of research experience and interests, and curriculum vita to Dr. Wei Zheng, c/o Ms Brandy Venuti, 2525 West End Ave, 8th floor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville TN 37203-1738. E-mail: Brandy.s.venuti@Vanderbilt.edu

Vanderbilt University, listed as one of the top “Best Places to Work in Academia” by The Scientist magazine, is one of America’s premier private universities, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has the highest growth rate in NIH funding since 2000 among the top 25 medical schools in the United States. Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Illinois: Director, Epidemiology, Abbott

Director, Epidemiology
Job Code: CH028346B POSTED: Mar 19
Salary: Open
Location: Abbott Park, Illinois
Employer: Abbott
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: Advisory / Regulatory Category: Academic / Research - Academic / Research
Required Education: Doctorate


Description
At Abbott, every day is filled with new discoveries and leading-edge innovation. Our professionals are passionate about life, health care and their contributions. With almost $26 billion in sales in more than 130 countries, we’re not just poised to enhance the health of the world – we’re positioned to make it happen.

The Director of Epidemiology maintains a thorough knowledge of epidemiologic methods and data resources as well as applications for their use and provides an in-depth understanding and knowledge of epidemiology principles which may be utilized in the analysis of observational data. Also provides project leadership for the development and implementation of epidemiology methods and technology used in the assessment of risk. The Director provides senior level epidemiological input into establishing GSP standards, processes and policies for the use of observational/epidemiological data and will provide expert level consultation on epidemiological issues to a variety of stakeholders across Abbott.


Requirements
This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system, contributing to the strategy, vision and high-level processes for producing high-quality pharmacoepidemiologic assessments by: •Contributing to the development and implementation of a comprehensive pharmacoepidemiology program to maximize efficiency and success of safety analysis at Abbott. •Directing the development, writing, and maintaining of policies and procedures that establish the standards for using epidemiology to understand/evaluate drugs safety. •Maintaining awareness of U.S. and international laws and regulations governing the evaluation of drugs safety, keeping abreast of current changes that may involve epidemiology. •Consulting and providing guidance on epidemiologic methods for Abbott departments requesting such input. •Maintaining "state-of-the-art " knowledge of design and analysis of pharmacoepidemiology assessments. •Identifying study groups/data sources which are both time- and cost-efficient and appropriate for the research question being investigated. •Evaluating study results and ensuring quality of epidemiologic studies as well as data generated within Global Medical Services. Identifying and discussing biases, which may impact the interpretation of the data. •Monitoring epidemiology studies to ensure appropriate methods are being used, including formulating hypothesis, study design, analysis, and report writing. •Providing Formal Critical Appraisal of Observational Studies and Observational Study protocols •Providing interpretation of data from patient registries as well as giving input on registry design •Interacting with other Global Medical Services groups who are responsible for safety evaluations to produce a quality analysis document for regulatory or scientific purposes

The incumbent provides project leadership for a team of professionals, including grade 18-20 project managers who deal with various aspects of epidemiology knowledge and skills as well as data management professionals. The incumbent reports directly to the Senior Director/Head of Global Surveillance and Pharmacoepidemiology.

The senior epidemiologist is accountable to the Senior Director/Head of Global Surveillance and Pharmacoepidemiology for reporting of new or relevant information concerning industry pharmacoepidemiology knowledge and methods and safety issues. The senior epidemiologist is responsible and accountable for input regarding the design, analysis, and interpretation of pharmacoepidemiology studies.

The senior epidemiologist is responsible for participating in cross functional teams who assemble and interpret adverse event data from multiple sources including: the Abbott AEGIS adverse event database; the FDA's AERS database, claims databases and market research databases. This person also must maintain a high-level understanding of U.S. and international safety regulations and current regulatory safety review processes.

Functional Competencies:

- Business acumen: Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future polices, practices, trends, developments in information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace. - Directing others: Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator. - Negotiating: Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing. - Drive for results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. - Building effective teams: creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue. - Financial acumen: Knows the financial implications of decisions regarding data, capital expenses and vendor agreements. - Priority setting: Sets priorities to efficiently accomplish goals. - Understanding of epidemiology principles and practices for application to industry issues. - Clinical knowledge to apply to the adverse event process, strategy development, case review and approval; understanding of pharmaceutical research and development and its impact on Pharmacovigilance; knowledge of epidemiologic principles to analytic process. - Significant knowledge of quality assurance, global regulations, legal and regulatory functions. - Knowledge of data base functionalities and management processes. - A high-level understanding of U.S. and international safety regulations and current regulatory safety review processes.

The qualified individual must have a PhD in epidemiology or MD/MPH or MD/PhD in epidemiology with a minimum of 5 years’ applied epidemiology experience, 8 years’ experience in the regulated pharmaceutical industry, along with, 4-5 years experience in Epidemiology and 5-7 years experience within a drug safety environment. Preference will be given to candidates with experience using observational/population based databases and drug safety.

Abbott offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package. Qualified candidates may apply by posting their resume to www.abbott.com/careers. Reference number: 63189BR. Abbott provides a "smoke-free" work environment.

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