[visionlist] Post-doctoral fellowship in Basic Psychological Science

Fri Jul 20 01:21:41 GMT 2012

Cancer Research Training Award Fellowship
Opportunity Announcement

Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch

Announcement Title
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences, 2012

Introduction
The Behavioral Research Program (BRP), within the National Cancer Institute (NCI)'s Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences seeks to recruit a post-doctoral Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Fellow. For more information about BRP mission and structure, please see http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/brp. BRP is pleased to invite applications from qualified candidates for this fellowship position in the Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB). BRP is pleased to invite applications from qualified candidates for a Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) Fellowship position in the Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch (BBPSB)<http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/brp/bbpsb/index.html>.  BBPSB advances research in biobehavioral mechanisms and psychological processes to reduce cancer risk and improve outcomes.

This full-time position is based in Rockville, Maryland and provides outstanding opportunities for training and professional development in basic biobehavioral and psychological sciences research in the context of cancer prevention and control. CRTA fellows interact daily with researchers in public health, behavioral medicine, and cancer prevention, as well as with various extramural scientists at NCI and other Institutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Health.

Position Description
The CRTA Fellow will function as a member of the BBPSB and work directly with scientists on projects related to the mission of BBPSB and BRP. Examples of research activities and programmatic areas of emphasis include affective, cognitive, and sensory sciences, mechanisms of psychosocial and behavioral influences on cancer, and basic judgment and decision-making. Day-to-day activities might include:

*         Performing primary and secondary analyses of survey data with psychological or biobehavioral predictors and outcomes (e.g., health cognitions, psychosocial factors, demographics, anthropomorphic measures, biomarkers, biospecimens, physiological recordings from sensory and memory systems, and eye-monitoring feedback)

*         Drafting and collaborating on scientific manuscripts, reports, and presentations

*         Developing and assisting with systematic review or meta-analysis projects

*         Analyzing the research portfolio and aiding in strategic planning and the development of funding initiatives

*         Attending and developing training workshops and research partnership forums

Additionally, the post-doctoral Fellow is highly encouraged to initiate and develop his or her own projects, and may have the opportunity to attend national conferences, such as annual meetings of the American Association for Cancer Research, American Psychosomatic Society, Association for Psychological Science, Society for Personality and Social Psychology, American Psychological Association, and Society for Behavioral Medicine.

Qualifications

*         Doctoral level training (Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D. or equivalent) with a psychological, cognitive, affective, perceptual, and/ or sensory science, neuroscience, or related behavioral science background is required (Experience examining interactions among the areas as listed above and biological factors is desirable)

*         Strong interest in biobehavioral and/ or psychological sciences

*         Strong quantitative skills and experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS)

*         Experience with Midlife in the US (MIDUS) survey, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the Health and Retirement Survey (HRS), or other nationally-representative datasets preferred

*         Strong writing skills

*         Excellent academic standing

*         Excellent organizational, planning, and project management skills

*         Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and on research teams

Application Requirements
To be considered for this position, the following materials must be received by the Application Deadline:

1.       Cover letter (provide an explanation of your interest in the BBPSB post-doctoral fellowship and explain your professional development goals and research interests)

2.       Resume or CV

3.       Two letters of recommendation

4.       A writing sample

5.       Proof of citizenship (photocopy of birth certificate or passport)

6.       Official transcripts and/ or proof of academic good standing (transcript of highest degree conferred; proof of academic good standing on official letterhead and signed by graduate program director, advisor, or equivalent)

Application materials may be submitted via email to Donna Hopkins at: hopkinsd at mail.nih.gov<mailto:hopkinsd at mail.nih.gov>; Paper copies and official transcripts and/ or proof of academic good standing must be mailed to:
Ms. Donna Hopkins
ATTN: BBPSB CRTA
Behavioral Research Program
6130 Executive Blvd., Rockville MD 20892

Application Deadline
This announcement will remain active until the position is successfully filled.

Start Date
Earliest possible start date is September 1, 2012

Stipend and Benefits
This position is a one-year full-time Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) fellowship. There is a possibility for yearly renewals. The stipends for CRTA Fellows are adjusted yearly, and are commensurate with academic achievement and relevant experience. More information is available online at: http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/brp/about/stipend.html.
Benefits include health insurance at no cost and a wide range of career development and social activities. The office is located in commuter-friendly Rockville, Maryland, close to the bustling metropolis of Bethesda, and near downtown DC.

Contact
Paige McDonald, PhD, MPH
Chief, Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch
Behavioral Research Program
Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
National Cancer Institute
pm252v at nih.gov<mailto:pm252v at nih.gov>

To learn more about the BRP, please see our website: http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/brp/. You are encouraged to contact current and past Fellows, Mentors, and other staff members.

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