Tenure/Tenure-Track Positions in Occupational and Molecular Epidemiology
Two tenure-track/Tenured positions are available in the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch (Chief, Dr. Debra Silverman), Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for a scientific investigator with expertise and experience in the conduct of molecular epidemiologic studies, and for a scientific investigator with expertise and experience in the conduct of occupational cancer epidemiology studies. The goal of both positions is to evaluate cancer risks from occupational and environmental exposures. Candidates for the molecular epidemiology position should have a strong background and experience in design and conduct of molecular epidemiologic research using cross-sectional, case-control, and/or cohort studies of populations with occupational and environmental exposures relevant for cancer etiology. Candidates should have knowledge of, and demonstrated capacity to apply state-of-the-art methods to a wide range of biomarkers utilized in cancer research. Candidates for the occupational cancer epidemiology position should have a strong background and experience in design and conduct of occupational cancer epidemiology studies using case-control and cohort designs, with expertise in using state-of-the-art exposure assessment and statistical methods.
The candidate for the molecular epidemiology position must have a doctorate in epidemiology or a comparable doctoral degree and experience in carrying out molecular epidemiology studies of populations exposed to known or potential occupational and environmental carcinogens. The candidate for the occupational cancer epidemiology position must have a doctorate in epidemiology or a comparable doctoral degree and experience carrying out occupational cancer epidemiology studies. Both positions require a fundamental commitment to the study of cancer from occupational and environmental exposures. A demonstrated ability to carry out effective collaborations with investigators from different disciplines is critical. Also essential is the ability to communicate effectively in speech and in writing, as demonstrated in presentations and publications.
The successful candidates will be expected to develop an independent research program focused on identifying and clarifying occupational and environmental causes of cancer. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief summary of research interests and experience, copies of selected publications, and three letters of reference to:
Ms. Judy Schwadron
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics
National Cancer Institute
6120 Executive Blvd. EPS/8073
Bethesda, MD 20892
Applications received by November 21, 2008 will be considered for a first round of interviews, but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. A completed application is required in order to be considered for these positions. These positions are subject to a background investigation.
The DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
