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The Basic and Biobehavioral Research Branch (BBRB) in the Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announces plans* to recruit dynamic and experienced behavioral scientists with expertise in cognition, emotion, and/or perceptual and sensory sciences.
The NCI, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is the primary Federal agency responsible for cancer research in the United States. Behavioral scientists at the NCI enjoy a scientifically energizing and collegial environment with ample opportunities to:
-- Develop research and funding initiatives;
-- Cultivate a diverse portfolio of grant-supported research;
-- Lead and participate in transdisciplinary research collaborations among public, private, and academic stakeholders;
-- Develop national and international scientific programming (e.g., symposia, special journal issues and supplements, conferences, and workshops)
Behavioral scientists at the NCI are encouraged to conduct research, present findings at scientific meetings, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals. Substantial resources are available for secondary data analyses of national and state survey data, scholarly review of existing literatures, and the development of new conceptual perspectives.
Doctoral level training in psychological, cognitive, affective, perceptual and/or sensory science, neuroscience, or a related behavioral science will be required. Researchers who study those processes and interactions with biological factors are highly sought. Substantial research experience in relevant areas will be required. The work site location is the Washington, D.C. suburb of Rockville, Maryland. Salaries will be competitive and commensurate with experience; excellent benefits will be provided; a relocation package will be negotiable. Salaries will cover all 12 months of the calendar year. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to ethnicity, gender, national origin, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. DHHS, NIH and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers.
For consideration, send the following documents by electronic mail to Ms. Donna Hopkins at hopkinsd@mail.nih.gov:
(1) Cover letter describing your expertise and interest in directing a biobehavioral research program at the NCI
(2) Curriculum vitae, including professional references
(3) One first-authored journal publication relevant to the expertise sought in this announcement
For additional information about opportunities to influence the trajectory of cancer control research and the development of a national research agenda in biobehavioral science at the National Cancer Institute, contact: Paige Green McDonald, PhD, MPH Chief, Basic and Biobehavioral Research Branch Phone: (301) 435-5037; Email: pm252v@nih.gov. To learn more about BBRB, please visit:
http://cancercontrol.cancer.gov/bbrb
* Formal position announcement will be posted on www.usajobs.gov.
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