PR
$98,147–$127,590. Interested individu-
OFESSIONAL
als are encouraged to reply to www.fs.fed.
us/rm/data_archive/statleader.pdf by April Statistician in
15, 2008. USDA is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
Population
Genetics
OPPOR
Georgia
TUNITIES
n The Franklin College of Arts and
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is searching for a statistician with ex-
Sciences at the University of Georgia
pertise in population genetics. The position is in the Statistical Research
invites applications for two tenure-track
and Applications Branch (SRAB) of the Surveillance Research Program
positions at the assistant or associate pro-
(SRP), which manages the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results
fessor level to begin August, 2008, in our (SEER) Program, a comprehensive population-based cancer reporting
fast-growing bioimaging research core. system. The utility of this database is extended through linkages with
Faculty are being recruited across disci-
other key datasets and special studies to collect auxiliary information
plines integral to the development of a
(e.g., tissue samples). SRP also provides leadership in developing sta-
University-wide initiative in bioimaging
tistical methodologies appropriate for analyzing trends and for evaluat-
research dedicated to addressing today’s
ing the impact of cancer control interventions as well as geographic,
biomedical health problems. For details,
socioeconomic, behavioral, genetic, and health care delivery factors on
the cancer burden. SRP is in process of expanding its program in the
visit
www.stat.uga.edu/news_events/
area of statistical genetics to include topics such as linkage analysis,
positions/index.html. The Franklin College
genome-wide association studies, and the examination of gene-environ-
of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and
ment interaction. The position will provide opportunities for:
the University of Georgia are committed
• Independent and collaborative methodologic research.
to increasing the diversity of its faculty and
• Oversight and administration of extramural funding involving
students and sustaining a work and learn-
cutting-edge statistical genetics to address methodologic ques-
ing environment that is inclusive. The uni-
tions in cancer epidemiology.
versity is an EEO/AA institution.
• Interaction with a wide range of NIH consortia focusing on
genetics and cancer, thus providing the basis for transdisci-
n The Department of Statistics at the
plinary collaborative research.
University of Georgia invites applications
• Developing a program of scientific research relating the rich
for the position of associate director of
resource of population-based cancer registries to genetic-based
the Statistical Consulting Center, starting
epidemiologic studies and basic statistical research.
July 2008. Applicants must possess a PhD The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in biostatistics or sta-
degree in statistics or a closely related field tistics, at least 3 years of post-doctoral experience with a good pub-
and would be hired at the rank of academic
lication record in developing methods in population genetics, and an
professional. Duty is management of the
interest in working in collaborative research teams.
UGA Statistical Consulting Center. For
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Salary
detailed information, please visit www.stat. range is commensurate with experience, and benefits are excellent. NIH is
uga.edu/news_events/positions/index.html. an equal opportunity employer. Please send a cover letter with a brief sum-
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences,
mary of experience and interests, CV, list of publications, and the names
its many units, and the University of
and contact information for three references, preferably by email to:
Georgia are committed to increasing the
Ram Tiwari, Ph.D.
diversity of its faculty and students and to Statistical Research and Applications Branch
sustaining a work and learning environ- Surveillance Research Program
ment that is inclusive. The university is an
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
EEO/AA institution.
National Cancer Institute
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 504
Illinois
Rockville, MD 20892
tiwarir@mail.nih.gov
n Post-Doc/Asst. Professor, level com-
http://srab.cancer.gov/
mensurate with experience. Responsibilities
include collaboration with multidisci-
plinary research groups and teaching.
Doctorate in statistics/biostatistics required.
Experience with longitudinal data analysis
and teaching, strong communication and
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