Rockville, Maryland: Biostatistician, Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Company:The Henry M. Jackson Foundation
Job Location(s): Rockville
Project Mode:
Type of project: Full Time
Start date of this project: As soon as possible
Project Payroll Preference:
Project pay range: Not Provided
Project Work Location:
Related Categories: Science and Laboratory, Research and Development
Contract/Freelance Project Description

Responsibilities
Seeking a Biostatistician to support the U.S. Army Aeromedical Lab at the Fort Rucker location. Responsibilities are to provide biostatistical support for clinical and/or laboratory research. This involves assisting in the design and conduct of research/clinical studies; as well as the evaluation, interpretation, and reporting of study results. Assists and/or supervises database development, analysis, performing statistical analysis on data collected from research studies and/or trauma registries. Collaborates with epidemiology and research teams to design studies, forms and analysis plans, perform sample size/power calculations and stratification/randomization of studies; statistical programming, data analysis, and report writing. Provides consultation on design of data processing systems, specifying the needed output, the required input and the methods of validation and quality control. Responsible for ensuring the statistical validity and epidemiologic applicability of study activities by solving problems occurring in the data collection/formatting process. Recommends and carries out effective statistical methodology and strategies necessary for the creation, completion, and analysis of epidemiology or research projects and supervises the planning and designing of analytical procedures by others. Develops sampling methods, determines samples size and draws samples of populations to be studied. Recommends analytical design for a broad range of data. Recommends the most appropriate statistical procedures for evaluation of outcome of studies. Uses a wide variety of statistical procedures including but not limited to categorical data analysis, exploratory and graphical methods, analysis of variance, correlation analysis, multiple linear regression, time series analysis, logistic regression, survival analysis, spatial analysis, and non-parametric methods. Performs other duties as required. Must have knowledge of study design and analytic methods, knowledge of coding systems commonly used in health care delivery, knowledge of computer hardware and software systems appropriate for manipulation of large datasets, skill in working with a wide variety of data structures, coding schemes and data sources, skill in various statistical procedures and in application of advanced analytical techniques, skill in data manipulation and linkage of large datasets, skill in analysis of large data using SAS, SPSS, MINITAB, NCSS, and BMDP (SAS or SPSS preferred), strong data mining and data architecture skills, ability to maintain records and conduct correspondence related to the work, ability to prepare technical reports, records, and papers related to the work, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Education/Training: Master's Degree in statistics or biostatistics from an accredited college or university

Minimum Experience: 3 to 5 years experience in public health utilizing statistical principles, data analysis, and computing.

Physical Capabilities: Requires extended periods of sitting, working at a computer; may lift heavy materials

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: n/a

Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: May provide subject matter guidance to other research staff members.

Work Environment: Office or laboratory environment

Other Requirements: Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance required

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.

http://www.marylandjobnetwork.com/jobs.asp?pagemode=15&jid=1382807

Fairfax, VA: Tenure-Track Assist / Assoc Professor Epidemiology, George Mason University

Tenure-Track Assist / Assoc Professor Epidemiology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
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Job Category : Instructional or Research Faculty

Working Hours :

Salary : Commensurate with education and experience.

Web Announcement :

Tenure-Track Assist/Assoc Professor Epidemiology - Global & Community Health
George Mason University, Department of Global and Community Health in the College of Health and Human Services invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in chronic disease epidemiology to begin in January or August 2009. Successful candidates will conduct independent and collaborative research and teach courses for our B.S., M.S. and M.P.H. programs. A doctoral degree in epidemiology is required for the position. Candidates must have a focused research agenda and high potential for developing a successful program of research. Candidates with a research agenda that complements existing programs within the department including global health, rehabilitation science and nutrition are preferred. 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, Prince William and the United Arab Emirates. 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. Interested individuals may submit their applications for position F8944z electronically at http://jobs.gmu.edu/. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Lisa Pawloski, Chair, Department of Global and Community Health at lpawlosk@gmu.edu. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.
Special Instructions : Applications should include a cover letter that addresses research and teaching interests, a curriculum vita and contact information for three references.

MasonAd : 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.

Equity Statement : George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.

Job Close Date : Open Until Filled

Apply at http://jobs.gmu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=74070

Portland, Oregon: SENIOR INVESTIGATOR (Health Disparities Research), Kaiser Permanente

SENIOR INVESTIGATOR (Health Disparities Research)

Employer: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Portland, or United States
Last Updated: 03/06/2009
Job Code: 70702
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Job Description
SENIOR INVESTIGATOR (Health Disparities Research)


Job ID: 70702
Description:

In order to be considered for this position, your resume must reflect ALL relevant licenses, certifications, education, and experience noted in the requirements and minimum qualification sections of this job posting. Without this information candidates cannot be considered for positions to which they may be qualified.

JOB PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to provide scientific expertise in health disparities research. This position provides scientific leadership as demonstrated by successfully securing federal grants in health disparity research and leading a health disparities research program across multiple health care and academic institutions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D., or Dr.P.H.) in one of the social sciences, medicine, or health care disciplines.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Senior investigators from the academic fields typically hold membership in their respective professional/scientific associations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

5-7 years' experience as Investigator (or equivalent such as Associate Professor). Success in securing peer-reviewed grant funding as a Principal Investigator, including competing renewal of previously funded projects. At least 15 articles in peer-reviewed journals (5 first-authored); at least 10 articles will have been published within the last 10 years. Participation in national expert panels and grant review committees. Thorough knowledge of quantitative methods (from mathematics and statistics) for dealing with methodological and analytic problems in the senior investigator's substantive area of expertise (e.g., epidemiology, sociology, economics). Thorough knowledge of health care organization, policy, practice, and management (to facilitate application of research to medical and health care phenomena). Working knowledge of a standard statistical software library (e.g., SAS, STATA or SPSS) and relational database design.

Ability to build and supervise a team of research analysts, assistants, and other project staff to accomplish project tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Ability to work in a computerized work environment, including word, web technology and data processing. Scientific writing skills; ability to write and communicate effectively to scientific/technical audiences. Research methods and theory in health research related discipline; data analysis and interpretation skills, substantive knowledge in health-related discipline.

Demonstrates warmth, cultural competence and responsiveness to customer needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated skills and experience in leading a translational research program in a health care delivery system. The successful candidate will have a proven track record securing federal grants in this research domain and demonstrated success in collaborating with colleagues in a multidisciplinary environment. Five or more years' experience pertaining to health related research, theory, and policy. Experience working in or with a health maintenance organization. Comprehensive knowledge of complex quantitative methods (from mathematics and statistics) for dealing with methodological and analytic problems in the senior investigator's area of expertise. Comprehensive knowledge of health care organization, policy, practice, and management (to facilitate application of research to medical and health care phenomena). Comprehensive knowledge of specialized theories or a body of knowledge of particular relevance to CHR's research agenda. Thorough knowledge of one or more standard statistical software libraries (e.g., SAS, STATA or SPSS) and relational database design. Outstanding ability to write and communicate effectively to scientific/technical audiences, as well as lay audiences. Excellent administrative skills for dealing with large, complex projects.

HOURS/SHIFT: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

PASSING A BACKGROUND CHECK AS WELL AS A DRUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EXTERNAL HIRES.

KAISER PERMANENTE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER.


Salary Range: $56.28 - $77.10



Please note that this position will be physically located at CHR.


Additional Information:
Region Northwest
Bargaining Unit None
Facility W Center for Health Research 060
Shift Day
Employee Referral Y
Area of Interest RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - ALL
JobType Full-Time
State/City OR, Portland

Department W-060 Research Program Admin

http://jobs.oregonlive.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?jobId=15382345&viewType=main&networkView=main

Boston, MA: Assistant or Associate Professor of Society, Human Development, and Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Assistant or Associate Professor of Society, Human Development, and Health

posted 3/3/09

The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) seek candidates for a position as assistant or associate professor. This is a tenure-ladder position, with the academic rank to be determined in accordance with the successful candidate's experience and productivity. The successful candidate will have a joint appointment in the Department of Society, Human Development, and Health at HSPH and in the Center for Community-Based Research in the Division of Population Sciences at DFCI. A core theme for research conducted in the Center for Community-Based Research is understanding the role of the social environment in cancer prevention and control.



Candidates should have a background in one or more of the following: community-based approaches to cancer prevention and control; health communications; cancer prevention in workplaces; dissemination research; and organizations and systems related to cancer prevention. Experience working with socioeconomically disadvantaged, racial/ethnic minorities, and/or new immigrant populations is also desirable, as are strong research methods skills (quantitative and/or qualitative). Potential/demonstrated success in grant-funded research will be a strong consideration. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in any of the following fields: psychology, sociology, public health, organizational development, communication science, a related field within the social and behavioral sciences, or a professional doctoral degree in medicine or nursing.



The successful candidate will teach and advise students in the doctoral and master's programs in the Department of Society, Human Development, and Health, and will mentor postdoctoral fellows. The successful candidate will be a member of DFCI's Division of Population Sciences, which includes three major research programs (cancer outcomes, genetics/high-risk populations, and community-based prevention research), and of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, whose disease programs offer many collaborative opportunities. Numerous additional opportunities exist for interdisciplinary and collaborative work between HSPH, DFCI, and Harvard's other teaching hospitals. This position includes a highly competitive compensation and start-up package.



Please send a letter of application, including a statement of current and future research interests, a curriculum vitae, sample publications, and the names of four referees to the following address. Applicants should ask their four referees to write independently to this address.



Chair, Search Committee for SHDH/DFCI
c/o Linnea Benson, Search Administrator
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
44 Binney Street, LW 703
Boston, MA 02115

Harvard University is committed to increasing representation of women and minority members among its faculty, and particularly encourages applications from such candidates.






Priority Areas for this Search

We are looking to fill several open assistant/associate professor positions with this search. Research in the DFCI's Center for Community-based Research (CCBR) focuses broadly on the role of social context and environment on cancer-related risk behaviors and interventions to address them. Successful candidates, ideally, would complement the existing expertise and research interests in CCBR. We welcome candidates with expertise in the following three areas though we are open to candidates whose scholarly work cuts across more than one area.



Worksite wellness and health and safety

The DFCI's Center for Community-based Research has a long-standing commitment to research in worksite research, and has led the field in providing a scientific foundation for the integration of worksite health promotion and occupational health and safety. Most recently, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health, CCBR has received funding from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to establish a Center of Excellence around worker health - the Center for Work, Health and Well-Being. Additional research is examining best practices for disseminating evidence-based approaches for promoting worker and worksite health. CCBR is seeking to identify an assistant/associate professor who can contribute to building this research portfolio. Candidates may bring expertise and training in the disciplines of occupational health and safety, health and social behavior, organizational development, work organization, industrial psychology, occupational sociology, and related fields. We hope to identify a candidate who will complement existing expertise within CCBR, including with interest and expertise in the integration of workplace prevention and protection, job stress, work-family balance, the economics of worksite health promotion/protection, dissemination of evidence-based workplace interventions, workplace policies and practices supporting worker health, the organization of work, and related topics.



Health Communication

The Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), have made health communication a priority in response to several reports from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the developments in the field of public health and medicine. HSPH has started the Health Communication Concentration more than two years ago to provide training to masters and doctoral students in public health communications theory and applications. The Center for Community-Based Research of DFCI has made health communication a part of its mission with a robust research program focusing on health communication and communication inequalities in community contexts. Several ongoing projects ranging from addressing the digital divide to provide health information to communication's role in cancer survivorship have attracted funding from the federal agencies and foundations. The Health Communication Core of the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center with the presence of Enhancing Communications for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Laboratory provides an optimal platform to conduct formative research and message testing in a laboratory context. CCBR seeks a candidate who is interested in pursuing health communication across the cancer control continuum-prevention, detection, treatment to survivorship/end of life. Ideal candidates will complement the current expertise in CCBR and may have interests and background in media and message effects, public health communication campaigns, e-health, organizational communication with focus on dissemination, social marketing, health behavior theories with emphasis on communication, risk communication or related areas of health communications. Strong background in research design and analyses is desirable.



Organizations and Systems Related to Health

CCBR faculty conducts a significant amount of research in organization settings, including in workplaces, health care settings, community organizations, and media organizations. We are seeking an assistant/associate professor who has training in organizational behavior and the methods used to study organizations of a variety of sizes. We are particularly interested in individuals who wish to examine health-related program implementation and/or dissemination within organizational settings. We hope that the individual selected will contribute to research activities across a variety of setting, and develop or continue their own body of scholarly work.

San Diego: Chief Epidemiologist, Institute for Public Health at San Diego State University Research Foundation

Chief Epidemiologist/Program Manager – SDSU Research Foundation, Job #090040 (San Diego, CA)

The Institute for Public Health at San Diego State University Research Foundation currently has a contract with the California State Department of Public Health/ California Office of Binational Border Health (COBBH) to direct selected activities of the Early Warning Infectious Disease Surveillance (EWIDS) program. The COBBH was established by statute (AB 63) in January 2000. The Early Warning Infectious Disease Surveillance (EWIDS) Program, which falls within COBBH, is funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to increase binational public health capacity in the areas of epidemiological surveillance, laboratory, communications, and training.

Under general supervision from the Chief of the COBBH and with guidance from the IPH/SDSU Faculty Technical Consultant, the Chief Epidemiologist/ Program Manager is responsible for directing and managing the EWIDS Program. This position will be primarily located in the California State Department of Public Health's San Diego Office of Binational Border Health located in Mission Valley.



Requires:

PhD in a technical, scientific, or business field, and minimum of six years scientific experience.
Extensive experience successfully developing and managing subcontracts, including development of scopes of work, budgets, and standard contracting processes.
A minimum of 3 years experience successfully managing projects with budgets of at least $1M.
Strong proven fiscal management skills, with demonstrated experience managing, projecting and controlling a multi-year, multi-million dollar budget. Includes ability to manage to a bottom-line budget, prepare grants, develop and negotiate subcontracts, and practice and instill fiscal responsibility in staff.
A minimum of 3 years of hands-on management and direction of a staff of 5-10, including management of technical staff with knowledge of public health epidemiology and surveillance, social sciences, or related fields.



Salary up to $10,000/mo DOE plus excellent benefit package



TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST APPLY DIRECTLY AT www.foundation.sdsu.edu BY 3/13/09 CLOSING DATE







Senior Epidemiologist – SDSU Research Foundation, Job #090041 (San Diego, CA)

The Institute for Public Health at San Diego State University Research Foundation currently has a contract with the California State Department of Public Health/ California Office of Binational Border Health (COBBH) to direct selected activities of the Early Warning Infectious Disease Surveillance (EWIDS) program. The COBBH was established by statute (AB 63) in January 2000. The Early Warning Infectious Disease Surveillance (EWIDS) Program, which falls within COBBH, is funded by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to increase binational public health capacity in the areas of epidemiological surveillance, laboratory, communications, and training.

Under general supervision from the Chief Epidemiologist/ Program Manager, the Senior Epidemiologist is responsible for providing epidemiological surveillance support on a broad range of issues to include enhancing cross border workforce by developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating epidemiological and surveillance training activities. This position will be primarily located in the San Diego Office of Binational Border Health located in Mission Valley.



Requires:

PhD from an accredited college or university with specialization in epidemiology, biostatistics, life science, or related field.
Three years of experience, post degree, working in epidemiologic research or public health disease investigation.
Expertise in epidemiologic investigative principles and procedures.
Expertise in current disease surveillance and assessment methods.
Expertise in infectious diseases, their prevention and control methods.
Demonstrated experience with survey design and implementation.
Designing infectious disease surveillance and assessment.
Performing advanced statistical analyses using software packages.
Leading, organizing, and reviewing the work of lower level staff.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Building and leading effective work teams.
Monitoring and directing ongoing projects.
Demonstrated experience working with broad group of stakeholders to execute complex programs and tasks that require building collaborative relationships and working toward common objectives.
Communicating effectively with the public through the media.
Advanced computer skills, specifically in the use of standard project management tools, including MS Project, and MS Excel.



Salary up to $7500/mo DOE plus excellent benefit package



TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST APPLY DIRECTLY AT www.foundation.sdsu.edu BY 3/13/09 CLOSING DATE

CONFERENCE: Cohorts and Consortia: From Biotechnology to Populations, June 17-19, 2009

Cohorts and Consortia: From Biotechnology to Populations

Conference Dates: June 17-19, 2009

Conference Location: Banff , AB, Canada

The overall goal of this conference is to provide a forum for knowledge exchange among researchers who lead national cohort studies or consortia. Through keynote debates, panel discussions, formal presentations, activities and working group meetings, researchers will be engaged in opportunities for developing international collaborations, applying biotechnology advances to molecular epidemiology research, learning of successful bioinformatics applications to manage large data sources and how issues of confidentiality and commercialization threaten access to biologic repositories.

For more information: www.cohortsandconsortia.com

NIH/NHLBI: Health Scientist Administrator, Division of Prevention and Population Sciences, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at NIH

Clinical Applications and Prevention Branch

Health Scientist Administrator Position

The Division of Prevention and Population Sciences (DPPS) of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is going through an exciting period of expansion. The DPPS supports, conducts, and initiates population, community, laboratory, and clinic-based research on the
causes, prevention, and clinical care of cardiovascular (CV) diseases. Research includes a broad array of; clinical trials of interventions designed to prevent major cardiovascular events; studies of genetic, behavioral, nutritional, socio-cultural, and environmental influences on
disease risk and outcomes; and studies of prevention and treatment strategies to determine how best to improve the quality of clinical care and public health. Our research growth areas include (but are not limited to) obesity, genetic factors, nutrition, trials of health
behavior change, and CV risk prevention beginning in childhood through adulthood. This is a full-time position. Formal position announcement is pending.



As a Health Scientist Administrator, the incumbent will serve as an Advisor to the Division Director and Branch Chiefs in the Division of Prevention and Population Sciences.

We will likely be seeking doctoral level scientists with expertise in intervention research in 1) the role of nutrition, physical activity and other behavioral factors (e.g., smoking) in the primary and secondary prevention of CV disease, 2) the prevention and treatment of obesity and other risk factors related to cardiovascular disease, and 3), community based approaches to primary or secondary prevention of CV disease.



The location is Bethesda, Maryland, close to Washington, D.C. Salaries are very competitive and commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits are provided. Relocation package is included. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender,
national origin, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. NHLBI/NIH is an equal opportunity employer.



For further information, please contact:



Lawrence Fine, MD, DrPH 

Marianna Mertts, PhD

Chief, Clinical Applications and Prevention Branch Office of Workforce Management

Phone: (301) 435-0412
Phone: (301) 496-1763

Email: finel@mail.nih.gov
Email: merttsm@mail.nih.gov

Virginia: Chair, School of Community and Environmental Health, Old Dominion University

Position: Chair, School of Community and Environmental Health
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Old Dominion University
Location: Virginia
Date posted: 3/2/2009

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
CHAIR, SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Old Dominion University (ODU) invites applications for a 12-month, tenured faculty position as an Associate or Full Professor and Chair of the School of Community and Environmental Health in the College of Health Sciences (http://www.hs.odu.edu). The School offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in public health, community health, and environmental health and participates in a College-wide doctoral pro- gram. The position is available July 25th, 2009.

Required qualifications include: An earned doctorate in a field of Public Health (Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Services Administration, or Social-Behavioral Science) or related discipline is required. An appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor requires a strong record of research and refereed journal publication, experience with external funding, and evidence of effective teaching at the graduate level. Administrative experience and demonstrated leadership and management skills are required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Preferred qualifications include: Commitment to and experience in recruiting, mentoring, and retaining junior faculty and doctoral students; the ability to create and support a collaborative research and learning community; demonstrated commitment to faculty governance and diversity. Experience with accreditation procedures is preferred. The Chair will report to the Dean of the College, serve on the College leadership team and assume responsibility for guiding the future growth of the School. Specifically, the Chair will be responsible for managing department fiscal and human resources; fostering excellence in education, research and service; recruiting, mentoring and retaining a diverse and talented faculty. The Chair will be encouraged to maintain involvement in teaching, scholarly research, publication, and pursuit of external research funding.

ODU is classified as a Carnegie Research Institution with "high" research activity and has a new strategic plan emphasizing an increasing commitment to research. The Norfolk/Hampton Roads community offers numerous possibilities for multi-disciplinary collaboration with Eastern Virginia Medical School and major healthcare providers. Information is available online at:
http://hs.odu.edu/commhealth/

Candidates should send a letter of application addressing their qualifications for this position, a current curriculum vitae, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references from academic and professional sources (electronic submissions are preferred) to: Brenda Stevenson Marshall, PhD, MPH, MAE, Associate Dean, School of Community and Environmental Health, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529-0499; e-mail: bmarshall@odu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Old Dominion University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Hershey, PA: Assistant Professor, Division of Biostatistics, Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine

Assistant Professor
Pennsylvania State University

The Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine, Division of Biostatistics in the Department of Public Health Sciences in Hershey, PA invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will provide opportunities for diverse research experiences in a highly collegial environment. The successful candidate will join a growing department fostering cross-disciplinary collaborative research throughout the University, and will also have opportunities to develop an independent program of methodologic research and teach biostatistics courses for medical and graduate students.

Applicants with experience in the analysis of high-throughput genomic and proteomic data in population-based and clinical studies are especially encouraged to apply. The Department is also particularly interested in candidates with experience in statistical methods in the social sciences and causal modeling, with applications to health services research, prevention research, and health psychology/behavioral medicine. Outstanding applicants with interests in any areas of clinical or health outcomes research will also be considered.

Public Health Sciences has 22 tenure-track faculty members in three academic divisions of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Health Services Research. The Department also houses the Penn State Institute for the Collective Advancement of Activity and Nutrition. The staff support is exceptional with coverage in administration, grants management, data management, research computing, biostatistics, and project management.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Start-up packages are available. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for three references to: David T. Mauger, PhD, Profess and Chief, Division of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, 600 Centerview Drive, Mail Code A210, Hershey, PA 17033-0855 or email to dtm5@psu.edu

Position Assistant Professor
Institution Pennsylvania State University
Region Central Pennsylvania
Location(s) University Park
Type N/A
Date Posted 03/01/2009
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Texas: Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in the Division of Endocrinology, Texas A&M Health Science Center

Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in the Division of Endocrinology
Texas A&M Health Science Center
Temple, Texas, United States

As seen in the 30 January issue of Science:

TEXAS A&M
HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in the
Division of Endocrinology,
Department of Medicine

Tenure-track positions at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels. The focus of the Division is on Diabetes and its complications. Funded candidates with a molecular and/or clinical patho-physiology emphasis that interfaces with clinical/translational initiatives are encouraged to apply. In addition to research, new faculty will instruct fellows and residents, medical and/or graduate students, and will be active in pre- and postdoctoral training. Core facilities available include microarray, imaging (confocal and atomic force), proteomics, cell sorting and analysis, and laser capture microdissection. Interactions with clinical researchers are encouraged through Scott & White and the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, major teaching hospitals of the Texas A&M Health Science Center. The College of Medicine is undergoing a rapid growth phase with expansion of the medical school class, and a substantial number of new faculty will be recruited in upcoming years. A Diabetes Institute is being established with a strong clinical program at Temple and Round Rock, TX and research base at Temple that includes several clinical trials, epidemiology studies and a pilot program of clinical translation of stem cell therapy in diabetes. Send CV, statement of research, training and teaching goals, and a list of 3 references to: Alejandro Arroliga, MD, Interim Chairman, Dept. of Medicine, Scott & White, 2401 South 31st, Temple, Texas 76508, aarroliga@swmail.sw.org . EOE

Florida: Full/Assistant/Associate Professor, Biostatistics, obert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University

Full/Assistant/Associate Professor
Position Number
(If Temporary, enter "Temporary".) 41662
Requisition Number 004052  

Job Summary The Department of Biostatistics within the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work (RSCPHSW) at Florida International University is accepting applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Biostatistics.

Florida International University is ranked as a Research University in the High Research Activity category of the Carnegie Foundation's prestigious classification system. The RSCPHSW 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.

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.

Florida International University is a member of the State system of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer.
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications Required qualifications include a PhD degree in biostatistics, statistics, or related-discipline and effective interpersonal and communication skills with ethnically and culturally diverse populations. As appropriate for rank, a track record of collaborative research and publication, evidence of grant writing experience, and effective teaching in relevant discipline are also required.
Department Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Division Division of Academic Affairs
Campus Location University Park
Advertised Pay Range $70,000 - $145,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Advertised Pay Basis 9 month appointment
Job Open Date
(To be established by HR) 03-03-2009
Job Close Date
(To be established by HR) Open Until Filled
Application review will commence on
(If applications will be reviewed when the job closes, enter the job close date): 04-02-2009
Job Category Faculty

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St. Louis, MO: Assistant or Associate Professor, Dept of Community Health, Saint Louis University

Institution: Saint Louis University
Location: St. Louis, MO
Category:
Faculty - Medicine - Other Medicine
Posted: 02/27/2009
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
Position Type: Faculty
Title Descriptor: Epidemiology
Academic Title: Associate Professor
Recruting Range(minimum to midpoint): Commensurate with experience
Pay Grade: FA / 999 - Faculty Ungraded
Requisition Number: 20080639
Department: Instruction-Public Health - D180
Optional Documents: Writing Sample/Publication 1Writing Sample/Publication 2Reference ListAdditional Documentation 1

Job Description: Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to education, research and healthcare, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in the School of Public Health. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Community Health on a 9-month contract. Applicants must have a doctoral degree with advanced training in epidemiology. S/he should have a productive record of research publication and demonstrated ability to secure external research funding. Primary responsibilities for the position include conducting independent research, teaching graduate courses, and providing professional and community service. The Saint Louis University School of Public Health is nationally recognized for its community-based prevention research. Successful candidates will find opportunities for collaboration in a productive school portfolio of projects across many topics and from community partners. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, application, and current curriculum vitae to http://jobs.slu.edu.

Send three letters of recommendation and copies of transcripts by post to: Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages nominations and applications of women and minorities. Job Category: FacultyFaculty Discipline: Public Health - Epidemiology
Terry Leet, Ph.D.Saint Louis UniversitySchool of Public Health3545 Lafayette AvenueSaint Louis, MO 63104
Email inquiries to: LEETTL@SLU.EDU

Application Information
Contact: Human Resources
Instruction-Public Health - D180
Saint Louis University
Online App. Form: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=942&job=5249709

Portland, Oregon: Biostatistician, Kaiser Permanente

INVESTIGATOR (Biostatistician)
Kaiser Permanente

Job ID: 76604
Description:

In order to be considered for this position, your resume must reflect ALL relevant licenses, certifications, education, and experience noted in the requirements and minimum qualification sections of this job posting. Without this information candidates cannot be considered for positions to which they may be qualified.

JOB PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to provide scientific expertise in biostatistical methods for research projects and proposals. This position provides collaborative leadership on applying statistical methods for multiple federally funded research projects and consults on statistical methodology for research proposals.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., M.D., or Dr.P.H.) in one of the social sciences, medicine, or health care disciplines.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Investigators from the academic fields typically hold membership in their respective professional/scientific associations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 2-3 years' experience as a co-investigator or principal investigator of research projects. 2-3 years' research experience during graduate and post-graduate training. Demonstrated ability to author and co-author publications in national, peer-reviewed scientific journals. Thorough knowledge of quantitative methods (from mathematics and statistics) for dealing with methodological and analytic problems in the investigator's substantive area of expertise (e.g., epidemiology, sociology, economics). Working knowledge of health care organization, policy, practice, and management (to facilitate application of research to medical and health care phenomena). Working knowledge of a standard statistical software library (e.g., SAS or SPSS) and design of relational databases. Research methods and theory in health-research related discipline. Substantive knowledge in health-related discipline. Experience presenting research findings at national meetings. Promising record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Experience in organizing and transmitting the knowledge of your disciplines, such as through teaching at the college or university level as an assistant or associate professor. Potential or successful independent research career as evidenced from written recommendations from at least three nationally recognized experts in your area of expertise. Ability to write and communicate effectively to scientific/technical audiences. Ability to work in a computerized work environment, including word processing and data processing. Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Demonstrates warmth, cultural competence and responsiveness to customer needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated skills and experience in providing scientific expertise on biostatistical methods to a wide spectrum of health-related research projects. Demonstrated experience in a variety of methods such as psychometrics, multivariate and regression analysis and successful track record publishing scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Comprehensive knowledge of quantitative methods (from mathematics and statistics) for dealing with methodological and analytic problems in the investigator's substantive area of expertise (e.g., epidemiology, sociology, economics). Thorough knowledge of health care organization, policy, practice, and management (to facilitate application of research to medical and health care phenomena). Thorough knowledge of a standard statistical software library (e.g., SAS, SPSS) and design of relational databases. Outstanding ability to write and communicate effectively to scientific/technical audiences. Specialized skills in the area of a theoretical discipline; and, computer programming language(s). 3-5 years' experience pertaining to health related research, theory, and policy; and, experience working in or with a health maintenance organization.

HOURS/SHIFT: 40 hours per week.

PASSING A BACKGROUND CHECK AS WELL AS A DRUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EXTERNAL HIRES.

KAISER PERMANENTE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER.


Salary Range: $47.59 - $66.63
Additional Information:
Region Northwest
Bargaining Unit None
Facility W Center for Health Research 060
Shift Day
Employee Referral Y
Area of Interest RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - ALL
JobType Full-Time
State/City OR, Portland
Department W-060-CHR Health Services Research

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Alhambra, California: Assistant/Associate Professor, Dept of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California

Assistant/Associate Professor
Job Code: 15 POSTED: Feb 27
Salary: Open Location: Alhambra, California
Employer: University of Southern California Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Categories: Academic / Research - academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
Assistant or Associate Professor - Focus on the Built Environment
The Institute for Prevention Research (IPR) and the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California invites applications for a full-time position(s) as assistant or associate professor of research. IPR includes faculty who conduct research on disease prevention with particular emphasis on risk behaviors among adolescents including substance use and obesity. IPR is well known for the conduct of large community and school based field trials. There is a growing team of environmental prevention researchers collaborating on health problems and solutions in the built environment across schools at USC.

We are seeking a candidate(s) with an active research program pertaining to the impact of the built or physical environment on risk factors for disease, including physical activity, eating behavior, deleterious environmental exposures, and stress. The focus can be on epidemiology, prevention research or health policy regarding the built environment at the community, neighborhood, or school level. Background could also include methodological expertise in GIS and GPS, longitudinal analysis, intervention design, or policy analysis.

In addition, the academic programs in the department include degrees at the bachelors, masters and doctoral level. Applicants must have a commitment and evidence of the ability to provide high quality teaching in the classroom as well as mentoring at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The successful applicant will be recruited as a faculty member in the Department of Preventive Medicine - Health Behavior Research Division. The department includes an outstanding faculty in health behavior research, epidemiology, environmental health sciences, and biostatistics. Minimum requirements include a PhD, MD or Dr.PH with demonstration of extramural research funding. USC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority and women candidates to apply for this position. Applicants please submit curriculum vitae and statements of research and teaching interests. Letters of reference and representative publications or preprints will be requested from finalists. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the candidate is selected. Please send cv and statement to Dr. Jean Richardson, Department of Preventive Medicine, 1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, California, 90033 or by email to: jeanr@usc.edu

NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience.

Requirements
PhD, MD or Dr.PH with demonstration of extramural research funding.

Baltimore. Maryland: Assistant/Assoc. Professor Pharmacoepidemiology, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Assistant/Assoc. Professor Pharmacoepidemiology
Job Code: 05-180-83 POSTED: Feb 26
Salary: Open Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employer: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Categories: Academic / Research - academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
The Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research (PHSR) at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy seeks candidates for a 12-month, tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor position in pharmacoepidemiology. The candidate will be expected to conduct research, to participate in the PharmD and Graduate Programs, and to serve on committees at the Departmental and School levels.
The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of faculty, research staff, and graduate students. The candidate is also expected to initiate and develop research in the fields of pharmaceopidemiology, pharmacovigilance, drug safety, health services research or related areas. The successful candidate will report to the Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading, multidisciplinary faculty. Applicants should send a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae (signed and dated), and the names of three references to: Francis B. Palumbo, PhD, Esq Chair, Search Committee Pharmaceutical Health Services Research Department School of Pharmacy, University of Maryland 220 Arch Street, 12th Floor Baltimore, MD 21201 fpalumbo@rx.umaryland.edu

The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Florida: Professor and Director, Environmental and Global Health, University of Florida, Department of Environmental and Global Health

Professor and Director, Environmental and Global Health POSTED: Feb 25
Salary: Open Location: Gainesville, Florida
Employer: University of Florida Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Categories: Academic / Research - University / Academia
Preferred Education: Doctorate



Description
The College of Public Health and Health Professions and the Emerging Pathogens Institute, University of Florida, seek a Director of the Environmental Health Program in the College. This position will lead the College in development of a Department of Environmental and Global Health, chair the department when established, and serve as a key point of liaison with the newly established University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute. Qualifications include a doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline and a record of academic accomplishments, scholarly recognition, and leadership responsibilities to warrant appointment at the level of professor. This is a 1.0 FTE Professor position on a 12-month appointment.
The College of Public Health and Health Professions is home to seven departments and eleven multidisciplinary centers. The College has been developing departments and programs in Public Health for the past several years. In Environmental Health, a formal interdisciplinary program offers the environmental health concentration in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program and includes faculty with expertise in toxicology, chemical risk assessment, exposure assessment, air pollution, water biology, mosquito biology, and veterinary public health. It is anticipated that this existing interdisciplinary program will be expanded to include more faculty with interests in global health and emerging biological threats to human health, to form the basis for establishment of a Department of Environmental and Global Health.

The Emerging Pathogens Institute was established as a multidisciplinary unit on the University of Florida campus in 2007 to bring together researchers from diverse fields to understand factors leading to the emergence of new pathogens and to develop methods for their control. The Institute has a strong interest in understanding the role of environmental factors (including climate and other anthropogenic changes) in emergence of pathogens on a global scale; in exploring the epidemiology underlying the emergence of new pathogens; and in developing models of disease transmission. Through the Institute, the incumbent would have the opportunity to work on epidemiologic and laboratory-based projects with a range of potential UF collaborators, and to contribute to our understanding of the impact and control of emergent and re-emergent microorganisms.

Application review will begin March 31, 2009 and continue until a suitable applicant pool has been established. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, referencing PS# 00024226, Curriculum Vitae, and three letters of reference to R. Paul Duncan PhD, Search Committee Chair, P.O. Box 100231, Gainesville, FL 32610-0231. (Phone 352-273-5127, Fax 352-273-5365, Email mr050370@phhp.ufl.edu). The University of Florida is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with minority and/or disability status are encouraged to apply. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call 352-392-1251 or TDD 352-392-7056.


Requirements
Qualifications include a doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline and a record of academic accomplishments, scholarly recognition, and leadership responsibilities to warrant appointment at the level of professor.

New York: Associate Research Scientist, Center for Infection and Immunity, Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University

Associate Research Scientist
Job Code: 0000328 POSTED: Feb 25
Salary: Open Location: New York , New York
Employer: Columbia University Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Categories: Academic / Research - academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
The Center for Infection and Immunity in the Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health is recruiting a research officer at the level of Associate Research Scientist to join a combined program in viral pathogenesis and human Autism genetics. The position will employ gene expression techniques to elucidate pathways that contribute to virus-induced damage to the central nervous system, as well as pathways involved in gastrointestinal pathology in Autism, with a focus on identifying potential biomarkers. The successful applicant will be responsible for training and directing an international team in these methodologies; thus, leadership skills are essential. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants must apply on line. academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51338

NOTES: US Residents Only.
Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with experience

Texas: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (cancer epidemiology, nutritional epidemiology), University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Department of Epidemiology

The Department of Epidemiology is recruiting for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in cancer epidemiology, nutritional epidemiology or epidemiology of early life exposures and chronic disease. The program is comprised of leading epidemiologists, nutritionists, and statistical geneticists with strong and productive collaborations with basic and clinical scientists throughout The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. The selected
candidates will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research with world-class multidisciplinary researchers throughout the Cancer Center and Texas Medical Center, and will be expected to have, or to establish, a collaborative funded research program. M. D. Anderson offers many opportunities in a growing and vibrant research, clinical, and training environment with available data sets from prospective nutritional epidemiology research, clinical research, cohort, case-control and family studies.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in epidemiology or related field, possess excellent written and communication skills as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, presentation
skills for professional meetings, and the ability to obtain extramural grant support.

Preference for a candidate with strong expertise in developmental origins research. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Send a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three references, and a brief summary of past research accomplishments and future research plans to:

Dr. Michele Forman, Professor
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
P.O. Box 301439, Unit 1340
Houston, TX 77230-1439

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability or veteran status, except where such distinction is required by law. All positions at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center are security sensitive and subject to examination of criminal history record information. Smoke-free and drug-free environment.

Texas: Associate/Full Professor, Director of Cancer Prevention Education, Department of Epidemiology, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Associate/Full Professor and Director of Cancer Prevention Education
Department of Epidemiology
Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Science

The Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences is recruiting for a fulltime tenure-track faculty position in either behavioral science, clinical cancer prevention, epidemiology, or health disparities research to lead the Cancer Prevention Research Training Program (CPRTP). The CPRTP coordinates educational activities for students, fellows, staff, and faculty within the Division. Program responsibilities include organizing the CME-accredited Cancer Prevention
Grand Rounds, Cancer Prevention Trainee Brown Bag seminars, the Trainee Forum, the bi-annual Day of Prevention Science, and the two-semester UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences course, "Topics in Cancer Prevention." The Program also coordinates extramural funding to recruit and prepare highly qualified graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
for careers and leadership in the field of cancer prevention. Qualified applicants must have sufficient cancer prevention education experience, and scientific research in cancer prevention to qualify as the principal investigator on two ongoing NCI-funded cancer prevention training and educational grant awards. Through its cross-disciplinary emphasis, the Program expands the perspective of the trainees by moving from their base of strength in a particular specialty (e.g., medical oncology, molecular genetics, behavioral science, bioinformatics) to equip them
with basic knowledge in the other disciplines in cancer prevention research. Trainees learn the relevant theoretical bases and research methods used in other disciplines. This cross-disciplinary training is accomplished through a specific curriculum of graduate courses, our
seminar series, a variety of professional development activities, including grant application preparation for postdoctoral fellows, and by participation in ongoing, mentored, peer-reviewed research. The Program's main objective is to immerse trainees in the type of cross-disciplinary research environment typical to cancer prevention, with the endpoint objective of launching each trainee toward the scientific research role of principal investigator relatively earlier in
his or her career.

The Division is comprised of leading cancer prevention scientists with strong and productive collaborations with basic and clinical scientists throughout The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. The selected candidate will be expected to fulfill a leadership role in
cancer prevention education and training, and establish and develop and maintain an original, creative and independent research program in educational scholarship and cancer prevention with evidence of high quality and productivity. The candidate will have the opportunity to
participate in ongoing research with world-class multidisciplinary researchers in a variety of disciplines throughout the Cancer Center and Texas Medical Center. This requires publications in high impact peer-reviewed journals and demonstrating the potential for successful
submission and management of investigator-initiated training and educational grant proposals.

M. D. Anderson offers many opportunities in a growing and vibrant research, clinical and training environment with available research resources for a variety of research initiatives. Applicants should hold a doctoral-level degree in behavioral science, medicine, epidemiology,
or a related biomedical field. Experience in training program administration, competition for training and educational grant support, and demonstration of scholarship in education and training are required. The candidate must possess excellent written and communication skills as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, presentation skills for professional meetings and the ability to obtain extramural grant support. Academic rank will be commensurate with
experience.

Send a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three references and a brief summary of past research accomplishments and future research plans to Chris Amos by April 30, 2009. For more information email Dr. Amos at camos@mdanderson.org.

Search Committee Chair, Chris Amos, PhD
Department of Epidemiology
Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Science
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
P.O. Box, Unit 1340,Houston, TX 77230

NIH/NHGRI: Epidemiologist, Office of Population Genomics, National Human Genome Research Institute

Department: Department Of Health And Human Services
Agency: Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Sub Agency: National Human Genome Research Institute
Job Announcement Number:
NHGRI-09-323513-DE


Epidemiologist - NHGRI - DE
Salary Range: 86,927.00 - 153,200.00 USD per year
Open Period: Saturday, February 14, 2009
to Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Series & Grade: GS-0601-13/15
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Promotion Potential: 15
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Bethesda, MD
Who May Be Considered:
This vacancy is open to all U.S. citizens. The vacancy is being concurrently advertised under merit promotion procedures for status candidates under announcement NHGRI-09-323513-MP. Candidates who wish to be considered under both procedures MUST apply to both vacancies.


Job Summary:
Join us on the edge of discovery. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the premiere biomedical research center for the Nation and the world. The 27 Institutes and Centers at NIH employ approximately 18,000 scientists and administrative/support staff leading the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives.


If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable and motivated individual, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Division of Extramural Research (DER).
The National Human Genome Research Institute began as the National Center for Human Genome Research (NCHGR), which was established in 1989 to carry out the role of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the International Human Genome Project (HGP). This position is located in The Division of Extramural Research (DER) which supports and administers the role of NIH in genomic research.


Key Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required.
Please read and follow the instructions for HOW TO APPLY carefully.


Major Duties:
This position is located in the Office of the Director, Office of Population Genomics. The Epidemiologist provides scientific expertise in epidemiology, genetics, and related areas to undertake, collaborate, and advise on population-based investigations of the genetics of common, complex diseases. (S)He also serves as advisor to the Director on the application of genomic technologies to population studies, evaluating the significance of emerging fields and trends in research and identifying priorities for future population genomic research, including development of major new Institute initiatives in collaboration with the research community. NHGRI epidemiologists also have primary responsibility for at least one major Institute-initiated study, on which they serve as Project Officer and function as an active member of the study Steering Committee and its subcommittees in both a scientific and administrative role.

In addition to participating in a cooperative effort to accomplish Institute goals, the duties include the following:

Designs, conducts, manages, and evaluates state-of-the-art epidemiologic and genetic research projects. Provides technical leadership and guidance. Provides concept development of hypotheses, research areas, statistical methodology, and study design. Prepares solicitations of grant applications and contract proposals, and makes recommendations regarding funding decisions.

Analyzes, interprets, and disseminates scientific data from epidemiologic and genetic studies. Prepares articles, presentations, and reports from investigations and reviews manuscripts for publication. Provides expert advice and consultation on statistical analysis and interpretation of these studies.

Provides programmatic management of research grant applications in the area of epidemiology and genetics. Provides sound scientific and administrative advice to investigators, institutions, and labs to develop research applications in line with NHGRI/NIH guidelines. Cooperates with other Federal and non-Government organizations to coordinate program activities.

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St. Louis, MO: Assistant/Associate Professor, Washington University Division of Health Behavior Research

TENURED/TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION. 

Washington University Division of Health Behavior Research is accepting applications for an assistant or associate professor in any area of cancer prevention/control, diabetes,
and related disciplines. Applicants whose expertise lies in smoking prevention and cessation research, biobehavioral research, or behavioral genetics are especially encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong record or potential to develop interdisciplinary, extramurally-funded research collaborations. Qualifications include a doctoral degree in public health, psychology, epidemiology, or related science and a commitment to excellence in research and scholarship. The successful candidate will possess unique qualities that offer the Division an opportunity to expand its vision or mission, or augment existing strengths.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Washington University offers excellent benefits. A start-up package accompanies this position, with value depending on the rank of the appointment. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with psychologists,
epidemiologists, clinicians, social and behavioral scientists, geneticists, and other faculty members on the academic and medical campuses of Washington University, including the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer
Center; the Diabetes Research and Training Center; Institute for Public Health; and the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to develop his or her own externally funded research and to participate in teaching.

To apply, send cover letter, curriculum vitae and professional reference list by email to: bbeato@wustl.edu or mail documents to: Beth Beato, Washington University, Division of Health Behavior Research, 4444 Forest Park Blvd, Box 8504, St. Louis, MO 63108. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

More information about the Division of Health Behavior Research can be found on the Internet at http://dhbr.im.wustl.edu/.

AA/EOE M/F/D/V

Sydney, Australia: Study Coordinator – Australian Heart Eye Study, University of Sydney, Westmead Millennium Institute

Study Coordinator – Australian Heart Eye Study
Centre for Vision Research
Westmead Millennium Institute
Faculty of Medicine
The University of Sydney
Reference No. 150958

The Centre for Vision Research aims to research the prevalence, incidence, risk factors and impacts of disease leading to visual and other sensory impairments, in Australia. It is a research centre of the Westmead Millennium Institute, within the University of Sydney. The Centre represents a multidisciplinary, collaborative body of scientists from a number of Australian universities. For more information about the Centre, please visit www.cvr.org.au

The Centre currently seeks a highly organised Study Coordinator to assist with the set up and ensure the efficient and effective day-to-day running of the Australian Heart Eye Study (AHES). This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant contribution to an innovative study that will have a positive impact on the community. You will find plenty of scope to develop and expand skills in research support and build professional networks with leading researchers.

The AHES is a NHMRC-funded project that will determine whether vessel signs from the retina at the back of the eye are independent markers of heart disease. This project could lead to the development of an innovative, non-invasive test that could be used to screen people for the risk of coronary heart disease, in addition to traditional risk factors like blood pressure, smoking, cholesterol and obesity.

As Study Coordinator, you will be responsible for recruiting study participants which will involve gaining their consent and making follow-up appointments. You will also be instrumental in administering questionnaires and measuring participants’ weight, height and blood pressure. As such, it is vital that you are a confident communicator who has a strong customer focus and the ability to interact with patients in an empathetic manner. Your strong time management skills and exceptional attention to detail will be equally important.

This role will see you provide support to study investigators and other general administrative activities associated with the running of the study and the Centre. These duties will extend to data entry, maintenance and quality assurance, as well as correspondence with patients and their doctors. You will ensure the integrity and accuracy of patient information entered into spreadsheets and databases, as well as assist with digital retinal photography and coordinate data collection forms, blood collection and angiographies.

To succeed, you will have solid administrative or research experience that has ideally been gained in a medical or epidemiological research environment. Strong computing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, as is a NSW driver’s licence. A degree or equivalent in science, health, nursing or medicine is ideal. Also advantageous are venepuncture skills and experience coordinating a study in ophthalmology or cardiology.

The position is full-time fixed term for two years, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees.

Remuneration package: up to $61,872 - $69,328 p.a. pro rata (which includes a base salary Level 5 $52,283 - $58,583 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

For more information and to apply, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au/epidemiologic6

Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Kirsten Jakobsen on (02) 9845 6852. General enquiries can be directed to Julie Small on (02) 9036 7870.

Closing Date: 11 March 2009

Reno, Nevada: Assistant Professor, Epidemiology, University of Nevada, Reno

Assistant Professor, Epidemiology
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV
Description University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a tenure track epidemiologist at the assistant professor rank. The School of Community Health Sciences was approved in fall 2004 and has been rapidly growing. One of the important goals in building a school is to develop strong academic and research programs. To accomplish this goal, we are seeking an energetic and innovative epidemiologist to strengthen our expertise in that core area.

The school presents an ecological approach to health and well-being. Our programs integrate traditional public health perspectives with an emphasis on research, ethics, communication, diverse populations, and the promotion of health across the life span.

1. Provide assistance in the development of Epidemiology programs within the School of Community Health Sciences.
2. Teach successfully at undergraduate and graduate levels.
3. Advise Graduate Students.
4. Secure extramural funding.
5. Carry out a successful program of research and scholarly activity.
6. Engage in community and professional service appropriate to a university faculty member.
7. Support the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the University of Nevada, Reno.

More information on the school at www.unr.edu/hcs/sph.

Required Qualifications:

1. Earned doctorate in Epidemiology (Ph.D., Dr.P.H. or Sc.D.) or related area preferably from an accredited school of public health with appropriate training and experience. Area of expertise is open but applicants with an emphasis in Chronic Disease Epidemiology or Cancer Epidemiology are particularly encouraged to apply.
2. Demonstrated success in research and scholarship.
3. Potential for success in grant writing.
4. Demonstrated ability or potential as a teacher.
5. Potential to collaborate effectively with other academic units within the university as well as with community agencies and groups.
6. Potential to interact effectively with a diverse faculty drawn from a variety of disciplines.

Please apply at http://www.unrsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=53611

Kent, Ohio: Faculty (Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health and Health Policy and Management), Kent State University

Tenure Track & Non-Tenure Track Open Rank
Job Code: 999444 & 999445 POSTED: Feb 24
Salary: Open Location: Kent, Ohio
Employer: Kent State University

Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University

Categories: Academic / Research - academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
Kent State University is establishing a new College of Public Health and invites applications for tenure-track and non-tenure track positions in the areas of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health and Health Policy and Management.
The Carnegie Foundation ranks Kent State University among the nation's top 77 public research universities, and among the 76 top colleges and top universities in community engagement. Serving more than 34,400 students across eight campuses, KSU is one of the largest Ohio universities and offers classes and degree programs for regional, national and international students interested in thousands of career pursuits. As a two-time recipient of the NorthCoast 99 Award, recognizing the top 99 great workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio by the Employers Research Council, Kent State strives to attract talented professionals to its workplace.

Kent is centrally located among the metropolitan areas of Cleveland, Akron, Canton and Youngstown, providing convenient access to a wide variety of professional sports, transportation, shopping and world-renowned arts organizations such as the Cleveland Orchestra.

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the positions are filled. The position starting date is August, 2009. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Potential applicants are encouraged to respond as soon as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.

For a complete description of the positions and to apply online, visit our jobsite at: http://jobs.kent.edu, complete an academic data form, and attach a letter of application and current curriculum vitae. In addition, please submit official transcripts of highest degree earned and three letters of recommendation to: Sonia Alemagno, Kent State University, 124 Cartwright Hall, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001.

All documents submitted to Kent State University for employment opportunities are public records and subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records Law. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


Requirements
Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Policy and Management or a closely related public health discipline. Applicants with a track record of collaborative research, publication, external funding and teaching experience at the graduate level will be preferred.

Urbana-Champaign, IL: Assistant Professor in Public Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Assistant Professor in Public Health
Job Code: 2A POSTED: Feb 24
Salary: Open Location: Illinois
Employer: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Type: Full Time - Entry Level
Sector: University Category: Academic / Research - academic / research
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
Assistant Professor Position in Public Health
Department of Kinesiology and Community Health College of Applied Health Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

A new Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program with a focus on chronic disease prevention has been established at the University of Illinois. The MPH program is a major campus initiative to provide innovative leadership in public health research, education, and service regionally, nationally, and internationally. The MPH program has an emphasis on reducing health disparities, particularly in smaller cities and rural areas. The MPH program is recruiting applicants for a tenure track, assistant professor position. Position: The Department of Kinesiology and Community Health seeks candidates with research and teaching expertise in chronic disease epidemiology, or in community-level interventions to prevent and control chronic disease. Applicants are sought with expertise in such areas as: behavioral epidemiology, social determinants of health and disparities, environmental determinants of chronic disease, community assessment and surveillance, synthesizing evidence on effects of community-level interventions, and evaluation of community-level interventions. Applicants are also sought with expertise in community-level interventions which address risk factors for chronic disease, including interventions in worksites or in smaller cities and rural areas. Successful applicants are expected to develop lines of research inquiry, actively pursue external funding, provide leadership in design and implementation of the MPH curriculum, and advance scholarship in their area of expertise.

Available: Preferred start date is August 16, 2009.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing date: For full consideration, an application must be received by March 23 2009. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled, and applications received after the closing date may be considered.

Application Process: Submit a letter of application that includes a statement of research interests, summary of qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, and name and contact information of three references. Applications should be submitted (preferably electronically) to:

Dr. David Buchner, Director, Master of Public Health Program Chair, Public Health Search Committee University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1206 S Fourth St., 129 Huff Hall Champaign, IL 61820 Email: dbuchner@illinois.edu Phone: 217-244-1510

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer


Requirements
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree. Formal training in public health, such as an MPH or DrPH degree, is desirable but not required. Work experience in organizations or agencies with a public health mission is also desirable but not required.

New York: Chair, Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health

Chair of the Department of Epidemiology
New York, New York, United States

The Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health (MSPH), at Columbia University, is internationally recognized, ranked among the top schools of public health in the nation, and is one of the three largest recipients of sponsored research for all schools of public health. Its highly interdisciplinary faculty is comprised of over 300 full-time faculty members. MSPH offers the MPH, MS, DrPH and PhD degrees as well as 10 dual degree programs with other Columbia Schools. It has 1,045 students; minority and international students constitute 45% of the student body. MSPH is located in Manhattan and has a long-standing commitment to addressing the health needs of Manhattans Washington Heights and Harlem neighborhoods through collaborative initiatives with community organizations and governmental agencies.

MSPH is seeking a Chair for the Department of Epidemiology to provide strategic and academic leadership to this department. Reporting to the newly appointed Dean for the Mailman School, Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH, the Chair will be responsible for maintaining the preeminent position of the department in teaching, service and research while expanding into other areas of investigation that leverage the department and the schools strengths. The Chair will provide leadership and mentorship for all full-time core faculty as well as part-time faculty in the Department and will oversee a grant portfolio of $7.5 million. This critical position requires a strong leader with a proven track record of scientific investigation and program development. In addition, he/she should be an excellent manager of people and resources as well as a good recruiter and mentor of faculty. The department chair will be charged with supporting principal investigators, recruiting a diverse and outstanding faculty, generating an atmosphere of inclusiveness, encouraging ethical research and financial practices across the Department and providing appropriate mentorship and feedback to faculty and staff.

Ideal experience for this position would include national/international recognition as a scholar in epidemiology with a Ph.D., M.D., Dr.P.H. or equivalent degree. A primary appointment in the Department of Epidemiology is not required. Credentials commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment in the Mailman School of Public Health at the level of Associate or Full Professor are also strongly preferred.

Spencer Stuart has been retained to assist MSPH with this important recruitment. Spencer Stuart and the Search Committee respect the importance of maintaining confidentiality. Letters of application, with curriculum vitae and letters of nominations should be submitted by email to: Diane Westmore at dwestmore@spencerstuart.com or call 404.504.4412.

Or by mail to:
Spencer Stuart
c/o Diane Westmore
2600 Resurgens Plaza
945 East Paces Ferry Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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

Job Title: Biostatistician
Job Number:
Organization: National Institutes of Health /NIAMS
Posted: 2/23/2009
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Biostatistics
Industry: Federal Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Bethesda, MD USA
Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Position Description: 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 be responsible for assisting in the development of analytic plans with investigators in the CSS, performing analyses, and assisting in reporting results. He/she will have the opportunity to conduct independent methodological research. In addition, the candidate will provide guidance on data quality issues, serve as ad hoc statistical consultant for investigators in the Office of the Clinical Director, and provide mentoring for clinical fellows

Qualifications: 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 collaboratively. Applications will be evaluated on demonstrated ability to analyze epidemiologic and clinical trial data and to collaborate effectively.

Organization Description: The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases

Closing Date: 5/31/2009
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Leonie Daley,
Contact Location: 9000 Rockville Pike
Bldg. 31, Rm 4C-12
Bethesda MD 20892
United States
Contact Phone: 301-594-9271
Contact Fax: 301-480-3878
Contact Email: DaleyL@mail.nih.gov
Web Address: http://
How to Apply: 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. Leonie Daley at daleyl@mail.nih.gov or mailed to the address below by May 31, 2009

Additional Information:

Web Site Delete Date: 5/31/2009

Houston, Texas: tenure track faculty position, Biostatistics, clinical trials, University of Texas Health Science Center

BIOSTATISTICS and CLINICAL TRIALS
Faculty Position

The University of Texas School of Public Health (UTSPH) invites applications from senior investigators in biostatistics to fill a tenure track faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level at the UTSPH Houston Campus in the Texas Medical Center.

The position offers extensive opportunities for research leadership and collaboration within the UTSPH Coordinating Center for Clinical Trials, which has made significant contributions to cardiovascular disease and vision research by serving as a coordinating center for 17 nationwide multicenter clinical trials. Responsibilities include: holding leadership positions in clinical trials; conducting biostatistical research (methodological and collaborative); teaching biostatistics courses for students in MS, PhD, MPH, and DrPH degree programs; advising graduate students; and participating in community service.

Qualifications include: (1) earned doctorate in biostatistics or related field; (2) commitment to excellence in teaching and advising graduate students; (3) evidence of both methodological and collaborative research accomplishments in clinical trials; (4) evidence of national/international recognition in biostatistics and clinical trials; and (5) excellence in written and oral communication skills.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Academic rank will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate. Candidates should e-mail a letter describing their qualifications and interests along with their curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to:
Barry R. Davis, M.D., Ph.D., Chair, Biostatistics Search Committee, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, 1200 Herman Pressler, E-809, Houston, Texas 77030, FAX: 713-500-9530, email: Barry.R.Davis@uth.tmc.edu


The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an EO/AA employer. M/F/D/V. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a security-sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education code §51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.