Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA)
Health Services and Economics Branch
Applied Research Program
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, Maryland
The National Cancer Institute, a major research component of the National Institutes of
Health and the Department of Health and Human Services, is pleased to request applications
from qualified candidates for a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA).
The Cancer Research Training Award provides an outstanding opportunity for an
individual with a strong interest in understanding how cancer care (screening, diagnosis,
treatment, and monitoring) is delivered and has an impact on populations. The person will
gain experience and understanding of how to analyze and evaluate relevant data on
processes of care, economic impacts, intermediate, and long-term outcomes in populations
while he/she works as an extramural scientist at the National Cancer Institute. The CRTA
appointment is a one- or two-year position with the Applied Research Program, Division of Cancer
Control and Population Sciences of the National Cancer Institute.
This position provides an exciting and unique opportunity to work with leaders in the
field of population monitoring and assessment of health services research related to
cancer. The trainee will work at the National Cancer Institute, the largest of the
Institutes of the National Institutes of Health, and the leader in providing research
direction and funding for cancer research nationwide. The position will allow contact with
a large number of scientists representing disciplines of health services research,
economics, epidemiology, including experts in cancer screening, quality of care
assessment, and other cross-cutting arenas of application.
Position Description: The trainee will function as a member of the
Applied Research Program and work with scientists on projects related to the Health
Services and Economics Branch mission. The trainee will work collaboratively in a support
role with scientific staff at the National Cancer Institute in the design, development and
analysis of research projects and grant-related activities. Day-to-day activities might
include study management and coordination, managing the creation of journal supplements in
a specific scientific area, assisting with the development of program announcements,
coordinating the development of research resources for external researchers such as the
SMART tool, facilitating the updating of ARP research resource Web sites for external
researchers such as the SEER-Medicare Web site, conducting literature searches, portfolio
analyses, gathering and summarizing background information about scientific findings and
health policy, participating in Branch meetings, and attending lectures and meetings
sponsored by the National Institutes of Health or other agencies. The trainee will be
supervised by the Branch Chief or by appropriate staff designated by the Branch Chief.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a master's degree in public health (MPH or MSPH), or 2 years research-related working experience in the public health field.
- A strong interest in public health, population-based research and cancer control.
- Experience conducting research or serving as a research assistant on a scientific project.
- Excellent organizational, planning, writing, and project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently and on research teams.
- Data management skills and/or experience with spreadsheets.
Application Requirements:
- A one-page letter explaining your interest in public health, health services research and cancer control, as well as how you see this position furthering your career goals (include your earliest start date).
- CV or resume.
Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
The salary range for a trainee with a bachelor's degree is $26,500 to $37,800, and the
salary range for a trainee with a master's degree is $31,700 to $38,200. Health benefits
are provided.
Start Date: The CRTA start date is negotiable.
Application Deadline: The position is opened until filled.
Inquiries: For further information about the position or application
process, contact Emily Dowling (dowlinge@mail.nih.gov, 301-594-6654).
Mailing Address: Send applications to:
Ms. Emily Dowling
ARP/DCCPS
National Cancer Institute
6130 Executive Blvd
EPN, Room 4005 - MSC 7344
Bethesda, MD 20892-7344
dowlinge@mail.nih.gov
DHHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers
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