CBER Vacancy Announcement
Office of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research
Food and Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
Statistics Fellowship
The Department of Health & Human Services, Food & Drug Administration, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) is soliciting applications for a STATISTICS FELLOWSHIP position . CBER is responsible for the safety and efficacy of biologic products including vaccines, blood products, and cellular, tissue and gene therapies that have a major impact on public health. The CBER Statistics Fellow will collaborate with statisticians and other CBER scientists to advance critical public health needs through advanced statistical analysis and simulation modeling. The successful candidate may analyze data from complex surveys, develop statistical and simulation models, conduct literature reviews, and write scientific manuscripts. Applicants who have received a graduate degree in biostatistics/bioinformatics, public health, quantitative social science, mathematics, bio-medical engineering, or related fields with a background in modeling and computer simulation are encouraged to apply. Experience with statistical/mathematical software and programming languages is desired. Excellent written and oral communication skills are desired.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. However, non-citizens with appropriate visa status may be eligible. Applicants who have received their M.S. or Ph.D. degree, with completing courses in the areas of biostatistics, mathematics, computation/simulation, and modeling are desired. This education requirement must be within five years or the degree received prior to the start date is preferred.
Salary Range:
Salary range starts at $50,000.00 per annum.
How to Apply:
Submit resume or curriculum vitae with cover letter by June 5, 2009 to:
Food and Drug Administration, CBER/Office of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Attn: Dr. Richard Forshee, 1401 Rockville Pike, HFM-219, Rockville, MD 20852 or email to Richard.Forshee@fda.hhs.gov. If you have any questions please call 301-827-3034.
For further information, please visit our website at http://www.fda.gov/cber/inside/vacancy.htm.
Department of Health and Human Services is an equal opportunity employer with a smoke free environment.