Richmond, VA: Instructor - Social & Behavioral Health (Social Epidemiology), Virginia Commonwealth University

Instructor - Social & Behavioral Health
POSTED: Feb 25, 2008

Salary: Open Location: Richmond, VA
Employer: Virginia Commonwealth University
Type: Full Time - Entry Level
Categories: behavioral science, medicine

Description
The Department of Social and Behavioral Health Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks applicants for an academic position at the Instructor level in the area of Biostatistics, Social Epidemiology, or related field. The appointee's responsibilities will include collaborative and independent research related to social and behavioral sciences.
Applicants must have graduate level training in Biostatistics, quantitative methodology and/or Epidemiology, strong interest in collaborative work with faculty, and a record of peer-reviewed publications in applied behavioral research. Candidates should have a working knowledge of statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, SAS) for data analysis and statistical modeling. Candidates with an interest in cancer research are highly desirable. This position will provide support, consultation and collaboration for researchers specializing in various aspects of social and behavioral health and cancer research. The candidate will provide consultation on statistical methods commonly used in behavioral and cancer research. The candidate will be expected to work closely with researchers in writing grant proposals and articles for publication. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their own research program.

The Department of Social and Behavioral Health (http://www.behavioralhealth.vcu.edu/) at VCU has multiple externally funded research projects involving various aspects of health behavior and the social context of healthcare outcomes. Faculty in the Department of Social and Behavioral Health are closely linked to the Massey Cancer Center (http://www.massey.vcu.edu/) at VCU, which is one of the nation’s NCI-designated cancer center offering outstanding opportunities for research.

Candidates should send a cover letter with their CV and the names of three references to Chair, Instructor Search Committee, Department of Social and Behavioral Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, McGuire Hall Annex, 1112 East Clay Street, P.O. Box 980149, Richmond, VA 23298-0149. Consideration of application materials will begin on February 1 and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements
VCU is an urban, research intensive institution with a diverse university community and commitment to multicultural opportunities. VCU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.