Tenured/Tenure-Track Psychosocial/Behavioral Investigator Leadership Position In NCi's Human Genetics Program
The Clinical Genetics Branch (CGB) http://www.dceg.cancer.gov/cgb), of NCI’s Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative scientific investigator with at least three years post-doctoral expertise and experience in psychosocial/behavioral research, and experience related to human cancer genetics. Doctoral degree is mandatory. We are recruiting an experienced, clinically-oriented behavioral or psychosocial investigator to lead and more fully develop an existing program which targets persons at increased familial/genetic risk of cancer. Doctorally-prepared medical sociologists, health educators, behavioral scientists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, nurses and genetic counselors are encouraged to apply. Training/certification in clinical psychology is highly-desirable, but not mandatory.
The successful candidate will develop independent research programs of their own, collaborate on current projects, provide mentoring to trainees, and supervise junior staff. Current programmatic interests include medical decision-making, ambiguity, quality of life, genetic counseling, intra-familial communication, social support networks, use of complementary/alternative medications, and behavior related to cancer screening and genetic testing.
The Branch’s mission: develop evidence-based strategies to improve the quality of life and survival of persons at increased genetic risk of cancer. The Human Genetics Program currently includes 8 Tenured, 5 Tenure-Track, and 8 Staff Clinician investigators, plus numerous post-doctoral scientists and fellows.
Salary & benefit packages are commensurate with experience. Candidates may qualify for a Loan Repayment Program. Appropriate space and resources will be provided. This position is not restricted to US citizens. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief summary of research interests, experience and future plans, copies of three publications and three letters of reference to: Ms. Judy Schwadron, DCEG, NCI, 6120 Executive Boulevard, Room EPS 8073, Bethesda, MD 20852.
The closing date of the advertisement is October 15, 2009; however, the search will continue until qualified applicants are found. A completed application is required in order to be considered for this position. The position is subject to a background investigation. The Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health are Equal Opportunity Employers.
