Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA)
Outcomes Research 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
and in cancer programs 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, psychometrics, epidemiology, public health, statistics, and clinical health
services research (including experts in cancer program evaluation, 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’s Outcomes Research Branch and work with scientists on
projects related to outcomes research and quality of care. Primary activities will
include supporting the quality of cancer care research activities in the branch,
including research to define, assess, monitor, and improve the quality of cancer care,
including support for major national program evaluations of the NCI Community Cancer Care
Program and the Medicare Oncology Demonstration project. Other research supported by the
branch includes projects on cancer outcomes measurement, focusing on patient-reported
outcomes such as health-related quality of life, symptoms from disease or treatment,
patient perceptions of and satisfaction with care, and economic burden, and the
application of modern psychometric methods to improve measures. To obtain more
information, visit http://outcomes.cancer.gov.
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 assessing the state of
knowledge in a particular area, preparing reports; assisting with study management,
development of questionnaires, maintenance of databases, data analysis, and publications;
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 Outcomes Research 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 current
enrollment in a graduate public health program in epidemiology, nutrition,
statistics, genetics, behavioral or cognitive psychology or a related public health
science, or masters degree in related field such as economics, statistics,
demography, or public administration.
- 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 (experience with spreadsheets and statistical software
packages is desirable).
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. For information about the position and its
responsibilities 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 4111 - MSC 7344
Bethesda, MD 20892-7344
dowlinge@mail.nih.gov
DHHS, NIH and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers
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