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Viral Epidemiology Branch

Research Training

Overview

Research focuses on malignancies related to infections, immunity and inflammation. Examples include AIDS-related conditions, lymphomas, Kaposi sarcoma, and cancers of the lung, breast and prostate. This fellowship allows the investigator to:

  • Collaborate and learn from investigators in a world-renowned research program
  • Access to large population-based studies with biological specimens
  • Learn how to validate assays and biomarkers determined by new molecular techniques
  • Apply new assays and biomarkers to large epidemiological studies
  • Opportunities to initiate new investigations and to compete for funding
  • Salaries comparable to or exceed most entry-level academic positions.

    • Examples of research opportunities can be found in our Branch Research.

Current Training Oportunities

Postdoctoral and predoctoral fellowships are available.

Qualifications: Individuals with training or experience in epidemiology who have strong understanding of medicine or biologic processes are sought. Fellowship training is for up to 5 years under the supervision of NCI senior scientists.

For further information about IIB opportunities contact Dr. Allan Hildesheim, Chief of IIB, by phone (301-435-3984) or email (hildesha@mail.nih.gov).

To Apply: See the DCEG Fellowship Information page and find the Application Form for full qualifications and application details, as well as, an overview of the fellowship experience in the Division.