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NCI/NIH: Epidemiology research assistant in Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences of NCI
Research Assistant
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
Applied Research Program
Bethesda, Maryland
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for qualified candidates for a research assistant.
This is a full-time contractor position with the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and will based in their Rockville, Maryland office. The position provides an exciting and unique opportunity to work with leaders in the field of applied research and cancer control. The research assistant will work at the National Cancer Institute, the leader in providing direction and funding for cancer research nationwide. The research assistant will come into contact with a large number of scientists and public health professionals representing a variety of research disciplines which include public health, economics, psychology, epidemiology and surveillance in research areas such as outcomes, health economics, services, disparities, diet and physical activity, and cancer screening.
Position Description: The research assistant will function as a member of the Applied Research Program (ARP) and work with ARP staff on initiatives to promote the program mission. The research assistant will work collaboratively in a support role with scientific staff at the NCI and other Institutes at the NIH in the design, development and analysis of research projects and related activities. Day-to-day activities will include:
• Provide research management and analytic support for a range of major projects, including development of research protocols; designing and developing survey data collection instruments; development of computerized systems for data collection, reviewing and editing analytic databases, and performing portfolio analyses as needed.
• Conduct literature searches and provide summaries of findings from literature as part of preliminary planning for new research activities and directions.
• Participate in various conference calls and meetings for defined research projects potentially providing synopses of meeting discussion or action items.
• Participate in activities related to improving the management and progress of research within ARP.
• Draft reports.
• Participate and aid in making recommendations and monitoring implementation to improve management and progress of extramural research managed within ARP.
• Support scientific staff in conferring with other government agencies, extramural researchers and the broader scientific community on future projects, policy, and general research.
Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or knowledge and experience using various electronic software systems and databases (Windows Explorer, MS Word, Access, PowerPoint). Scientific background is ideal.
• Two years or more post-graduate degree work experience.
• Knowledge of management and administrative principles and practices that will enable the contractor to plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate epidemiologic and statistical research projects.
• Experience with interrelationships between governments, educational, industrial and private research concerns.
• Experience analyzing data and interpreting results of analyses.
• Experience writing and editing documents.
• Experience in a multi-tasking environment; specifically working in a timely manner on multiple projects in varying stages with several project directors and points of contact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working effectively, both independently and with scientific and administrative staff, using professional interpersonal skills.
• Experience being proactive and take initiative, as well as to follow directions.
Application Requirements:
• A one-page letter explaining your interest in public health, population-based survey research and cancer control (include your earliest start date).
• CV or resume
Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Benefits are provided.
Start Date: The start date is negotiable.
Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.
Inquiries: For further information about the position or application process, contact Ms. Emily Dowling, by telephone (301-594-6654) or e-mail (dowlinge@mail.nih.gov ).
Mailing Address: Send applications to:
Ms. Emily Dowling
ARP/DCCPS
National Cancer Institute
6130 Executive Blvd
EPN, Room 4005 - MSC 7344
Bethesda, MD 20892-7344
HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute
Applied Research Program
Bethesda, Maryland
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for qualified candidates for a research assistant.
This is a full-time contractor position with the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and will based in their Rockville, Maryland office. The position provides an exciting and unique opportunity to work with leaders in the field of applied research and cancer control. The research assistant will work at the National Cancer Institute, the leader in providing direction and funding for cancer research nationwide. The research assistant will come into contact with a large number of scientists and public health professionals representing a variety of research disciplines which include public health, economics, psychology, epidemiology and surveillance in research areas such as outcomes, health economics, services, disparities, diet and physical activity, and cancer screening.
Position Description: The research assistant will function as a member of the Applied Research Program (ARP) and work with ARP staff on initiatives to promote the program mission. The research assistant will work collaboratively in a support role with scientific staff at the NCI and other Institutes at the NIH in the design, development and analysis of research projects and related activities. Day-to-day activities will include:
• Provide research management and analytic support for a range of major projects, including development of research protocols; designing and developing survey data collection instruments; development of computerized systems for data collection, reviewing and editing analytic databases, and performing portfolio analyses as needed.
• Conduct literature searches and provide summaries of findings from literature as part of preliminary planning for new research activities and directions.
• Participate in various conference calls and meetings for defined research projects potentially providing synopses of meeting discussion or action items.
• Participate in activities related to improving the management and progress of research within ARP.
• Draft reports.
• Participate and aid in making recommendations and monitoring implementation to improve management and progress of extramural research managed within ARP.
• Support scientific staff in conferring with other government agencies, extramural researchers and the broader scientific community on future projects, policy, and general research.
Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Epidemiology or knowledge and experience using various electronic software systems and databases (Windows Explorer, MS Word, Access, PowerPoint). Scientific background is ideal.
• Two years or more post-graduate degree work experience.
• Knowledge of management and administrative principles and practices that will enable the contractor to plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate epidemiologic and statistical research projects.
• Experience with interrelationships between governments, educational, industrial and private research concerns.
• Experience analyzing data and interpreting results of analyses.
• Experience writing and editing documents.
• Experience in a multi-tasking environment; specifically working in a timely manner on multiple projects in varying stages with several project directors and points of contact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working effectively, both independently and with scientific and administrative staff, using professional interpersonal skills.
• Experience being proactive and take initiative, as well as to follow directions.
Application Requirements:
• A one-page letter explaining your interest in public health, population-based survey research and cancer control (include your earliest start date).
• CV or resume
Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Benefits are provided.
Start Date: The start date is negotiable.
Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.
Inquiries: For further information about the position or application process, contact Ms. Emily Dowling, by telephone (301-594-6654) or e-mail (dowlinge@mail.nih.gov ).
Mailing Address: Send applications to:
Ms. Emily Dowling
ARP/DCCPS
National Cancer Institute
6130 Executive Blvd
EPN, Room 4005 - MSC 7344
Bethesda, MD 20892-7344
HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers
posted by Editor @ 3/27/2007
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