Career Opportunities

Health Scientist Administrator
NIH, Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research

Deadline for Applications: Applications must be received by MIDNIGHT on March 1, 2007.

The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as a Health Scientist Administrator with a focus on social sciences research. This person will advise the OBSSR leadership on programmatic issues relating to social sciences research and interdisciplinary health-related science that includes the social sciences, to strengthen the NIH’s research and training initiatives relating to human behavior in order to promote health and prevent diseases.

Additional information and application procedures may be obtained by visiting www.usajobs.opm.gov. Click “search”, then insert the vacancy announcement number OD-07-166498-DE in the ‘key word search’ box. Applications must be received by MIDNIGHT on March 1, 2007.

For further information about the this position, contact Beverly Davis on (301) 496-1443.

Deadline for Applications: Applications must be received by February 16, 2007.

The National Cancer Institute is inviting 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 health psychology/behavioral medicine and cancer control to gain experience working as an extramural behavioral scientist at the National Cancer Institute. The CRTA appointment is a one- or two-year position with the Basic and Biobehavioral Research Branch (BBRB), Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences of the National Cancer Institute (http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/bbrb).

For further information about the CRTA position, contact Wendy Nelson by e-mail (nelsonw@mail.nih.gov) or telephone (301/435-4590).

Director, Training and Technical Assistance
Center for Healthy Aging at the National Council on Aging
Washington, DC

Deadline for Applications: None stated

The director will support the delivery of training and technical assistance services to aging services providers to promote the dissemination and successful implementation of evidence-based health promotion programs. Required: Masters degree in related field and five years experience applying these skills including experience in Web-based training and technical assistance programs.

Details at http://www.ncoa.org/content.cfm?sectionID=206&JobID=1149

Send resume and salary requirements to Wanda Johnson, Director, Human Resources, National Council on Aging, 1901 L Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. (11/13/06)

Research Associate - Writer/Analyst
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Princeton, NJ

Deadline for Applications: None stated

Required:

*A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a Master's degree in public health, health journalism, or a related health, behavioral or social science field

* Experience in one or more of the following areas: tobacco control, obesity prevention, health behavior change, health care policy/systems, public health policy, research-to-practice translation, research synthesis/meta-analysis, health communications

* Strong analytical ability and experience in producing clearly written materials for multiple audiences

* Understanding of and experience with research synthesis/review

* Strong organizational, project management and presentation skills (e.g., PowerPoint)

* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability interact effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and settings

* Ability to work on a self-directed basis and as part of a team

Send cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to: The Human Resources Center, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, P.O. Box 2316, Princeton, NJ 08543-2316. Fax: (609) 514-5455. E-mail: ResumeRE@rwjf.org.

For more information, please visit our website at www.rwjf.org. RWJF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
(9/08/06)

Three Faculty Positions
George Mason University, Department of Communication
Fairfax, VA

Review of Credentials begins Nov. 20, 2006

1. Tenured Associate/Full Professor of Communication and Social Influence (F6151Z) to teach and conduct research on the ways communication shapes social change, communication campaigns concerning health behaviors and risk prevention, strategic message design, evaluation research, and social marketing.

2. Tenure-track Assistant/Tenured Associate Professor of Interpersonal and Health Communication (F7136Z) to teach and conduct research on the ways interpersonal communication influences health, health care, and health promotion, examining topics such as the communication of social support, consumer/provider relations, consumer advocacy, health literacy, health disparities and the communication needs of diverse populations, and/or cultural influences on health.

3. Renewable academic year Term Assistant Professor of Communication (F7136Z) to teach four basic courses per semester, advise students, and serve on department and university committees. The two basic courses we offer are COMM 100 Public Speaking and COMM 101 Interpersonal and Group Interaction.

To apply log on to: https://jobs.gmu.edu/ (Click on the Create Application link. Next, check the faculty application box and click go. Next, create a user name and password and enter. From here you can fill in personal and references information. Next, you can fill-in application information and attach relevant documents such as an application letter and CV.)

(9/08/06)

NMHA seeks experienced professional to develop and manage awareness and educational programs that address mental health and wellness. Five to seven years experience in consumer health education/health communications with strong program planning/management, writing, cultural competence and supervisory skills required. To apply, send resume and two writing samples to jobs@nmha.org.
(7/20/06)

The Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the University of Arizona Cancer Center is seeking to fill multiple two-year postdoctoral positions. Among the positions to be filled, the Center is particularly interested in developing the careers of those interested in behavioral research in cancer prevention and control. The Arizona Cancer Center is in the midst of expanding its behavioral oncology effort, and toward that end potential fellows with an interest in behavioral research in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: tobacco control, energy balance, sun safety, addressing health disparities, screening, cancer communications, health informatics, behavioral genetics, network and systems analysis, health care services, behavioral economics. For more information, go to http://www.uacareertrack.com,
select 'search postings', and enter job number 34504.
(03/31/06)

The Centre conducts research, and provides services and training on most important public health problems of developing countries at the highest international standards. Initially focused on cholera and diarrhoeal diseases, the mandate of the Centre has broadened: today the Centre is a world leader in studies of and solutions for public health conditions associated with poverty, including infectious diseases, malnutrition, high fertility, high maternal and newborn mortality, microbial and chemical contamination of the environment and affordable quality health services. The Centre was recognized for its leadership in public health by the Gates Foundation as recipient of the first Gates Awards for Global Health. Qualified applicants are requested to send a confidential letter of application summarizing the relevance of their experience with a detailed curriculum vitae, including salary requirements and three referees complete with contact information to Director, Human Resources, ICDDR,B, GPO Box 128, Dhaka1000, Bangladesh or email to: awalton@icddrb.org or facsimile to 880-2-8823116.

	Postings Updated January 29, 2006 Career Opportunities Health Scientist Administrator NIH, Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Deadline for Applications: Applications must be received by MIDNIGHT on March 1, 2007. The Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as a Health Scientist Administrator with a focus on social sciences research. This person will advise the OBSSR leadership on programmatic issues relating to social sciences research and interdisciplinary health-related science that includes the social sciences, to strengthen the NIH’s research and training initiatives relating to human behavior in order to promote health and prevent diseases. Additional information and application procedures may be obtained by visiting www.usajobs.opm.gov. Click “search”, then insert the vacancy announcement number OD-07-166498-DE in the ‘key word search’ box. Applications must be received by MIDNIGHT on March 1, 2007. For further information about the this position, contact Beverly Davis on (301) 496-1443. (01/29/06) Cancer Resarch Training Award (CRTA) The National Cancer Institute Deadline for Applications: Applications must be received by February 16, 2007. The National Cancer Institute is inviting 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 health psychology/behavioral medicine and cancer control to gain experience working as an extramural behavioral scientist at the National Cancer Institute. The CRTA appointment is a one- or two-year position with the Basic and Biobehavioral Research Branch (BBRB), Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences of the National Cancer Institute (http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/bbrb). For further information about the CRTA position, contact Wendy Nelson by e-mail (nelsonw@mail.nih.gov) or telephone (301/435-4590). (12/12/06) Director, Training and Technical Assistance Center for Healthy Aging at the National Council on Aging Washington, DC Deadline for Applications: None stated The director will support the delivery of training and technical assistance services to aging services providers to promote the dissemination and successful implementation of evidence-based health promotion programs. Required: Masters degree in related field and five years experience applying these skills including experience in Web-based training and technical assistance programs. Details at http://www.ncoa.org/content.cfm?sectionID=206&JobID=1149 Send resume and salary requirements to Wanda Johnson, Director, Human Resources, National Council on Aging, 1901 L Street, NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. (11/13/06) Research Associate - Writer/Analyst Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ Deadline for Applications: None stated Required: A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a Master's degree in public health, health journalism, or a related health, behavioral or social science field Experience in one or more of the following areas: tobacco control, obesity prevention, health behavior change, health care policy/systems, public health policy, research-to-practice translation, research synthesis/meta-analysis, health communications * Strong analytical ability and experience in producing clearly written materials for multiple audiences * Understanding of and experience with research synthesis/review * Strong organizational, project management and presentation skills (e.g., PowerPoint) * Excellent interpersonal skills and ability interact effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and settings * Ability to work on a self-directed basis and as part of a team Send cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to: The Human Resources Center, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, P.O. Box 2316, Princeton, NJ 08543-2316. Fax: (609) 514-5455. E-mail: ResumeRE@rwjf.org. For more information, please visit our website at www.rwjf.org. RWJF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (9/08/06) Three Faculty Positions George Mason University, Department of Communication Fairfax, VA Review of Credentials begins Nov. 20, 2006 1. Tenured Associate/Full Professor of Communication and Social Influence (F6151Z) to teach and conduct research on the ways communication shapes social change, communication campaigns concerning health behaviors and risk prevention, strategic message design, evaluation research, and social marketing. 2. Tenure-track Assistant/Tenured Associate Professor of Interpersonal and Health Communication (F7136Z) to teach and conduct research on the ways interpersonal communication influences health, health care, and health promotion, examining topics such as the communication of social support, consumer/provider relations, consumer advocacy, health literacy, health disparities and the communication needs of diverse populations, and/or cultural influences on health. 3. Renewable academic year Term Assistant Professor of Communication (F7136Z) to teach four basic courses per semester, advise students, and serve on department and university committees. The two basic courses we offer are COMM 100 Public Speaking and COMM 101 Interpersonal and Group Interaction. To apply log on to: https://jobs.gmu.edu/ (Click on the Create Application link. Next, check the faculty application box and click go. Next, create a user name and password and enter. From here you can fill in personal and references information. Next, you can fill-in application information and attach relevant documents such as an application letter and CV.) (9/08/06) Program Director, Public Education National Mental Health Association Washington, DC Deadline for Applications: None stated NMHA seeks experienced professional to develop and manage awareness and educational programs that address mental health and wellness. Five to seven years experience in consumer health education/health communications with strong program planning/management, writing, cultural competence and supervisory skills required. To apply, send resume and two writing samples to jobs@nmha.org. (7/20/06) Post Doctoral Fellowship Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Washington, DC Deadline for Applications: None stated A postdoctoral position is available in the LCCC Cancer Control Program to work on National Cancer Institute and Department of Defense-funded projects to develop and evaluate web-based patient education and decision aids in prostate cancer screening. Applicants with a research focus in decision-making, cancer screening, or health communication are of particular interest. This position is open to doctorates in behavioral science. Faculty appointment will be at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level, depending upon qualifications. For more information, go to http://lombardi.georgetown.edu/research/areas/cancercontrol/index.htm or e-mail Dr. Kathryn Taylor at TAYLORKL@georgetown.edu. (05/11/06) RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/ POSTDOCTORAL University of Arizona Cancer Center Tucson, AZ Deadline for Applications: None stated The Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the University of Arizona Cancer Center is seeking to fill multiple two-year postdoctoral positions. Among the positions to be filled, the Center is particularly interested in developing the careers of those interested in behavioral research in cancer prevention and control. The Arizona Cancer Center is in the midst of expanding its behavioral oncology effort, and toward that end potential fellows with an interest in behavioral research in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: tobacco control, energy balance, sun safety, addressing health disparities, screening, cancer communications, health informatics, behavioral genetics, network and systems analysis, health care services, behavioral economics. For more information, go to http://www.uacareertrack.com, select 'search postings', and enter job number 34504. (03/31/06) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ICDDR,B: Centre for Health and Population Research Dhaka, Bangladesh Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2006 or until the position is filled. The Centre conducts research, and provides services and training on most important public health problems of developing countries at the highest international standards. Initially focused on cholera and diarrhoeal diseases, the mandate of the Centre has broadened: today the Centre is a world leader in studies of and solutions for public health conditions associated with poverty, including infectious diseases, malnutrition, high fertility, high maternal and newborn mortality, microbial and chemical contamination of the environment and affordable quality health services. The Centre was recognized for its leadership in public health by the Gates Foundation as recipient of the first Gates Awards for Global Health. Qualified applicants are requested to send a confidential letter of application summarizing the relevance of their experience with a detailed curriculum vitae, including salary requirements and three referees complete with contact information to Director, Human Resources, ICDDR,B, GPO Box 128, Dhaka1000, Bangladesh or email to: awalton@icddrb.org or facsimile to 880-2-8823116.