Post Doctoral Position

Research on Healthy Aging

<!-- Advert Text -->The Department of Epidemiology at Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, is a renowned research and training center. The institute is particularly well recognized for its large population-based studies of determinants of disease. A new focus of the Department is research on healthy aging. This research will be conducted largely in the Rotterdam Study, a prospective cohort study that started in 1990 in a suburb of Rotterdam, among 10,994, men and women aged 55 and over.

Project: Most societies around the world are facing ageing populations and intense demographic redistribution. However, these increases in longevity are not always accompanied by significant improvements in health and quality of life of older people. To determine how to advance healthy ageing and what risk factors are associated with well-being in older age, we begin the following project through a 2 year Post Doctoral position funded by Unilever Corporate Research:
"The Healthy Ageing Phenotype: A study on trajectories of individuals ageing healthily". This project starts with a global perspective of ageing: defining the healthy ageing phenotype. We hypothesize that healthy aging is the result of a dynamic and malleable process characterized by the absence of certain conditions and the presence of others. Secondly, we aim to identify the factors that best predict the trajectory of those that achieve and maintain healthy aging. In particular, we hypothesize that three factors are crucial contributors to achieving and preserving healthy aging. These factors are adequate glycemic control, halting the progression of atherosclerosis and retaining psychological well-being. How these factors interact and how can they be attained are some of the questions investigated. A short project description can be found on www.epib.nl.

Position description: You will be responsible for the conduct of the project and will analyze the data from the Rotterdam Study together with PhD students and a multidisciplinary group of senior researchers. The results of this research are published in international scientific journals.
NIHES courses in Epidemiology or Public Health may be part of the project.

Position requirements: Applicants must hold a PhD degree in epidemiology, behavioural science or other related medical field. You have thorough experience in quantitative data analyses. It is important that applicants are able to work well both independently and within a team, and that he/she has a good command (oral and written) of English; Dutch language skills are not required. Applicants should be willing to regularly visit Unilever Corporate Research in the UK.

Terms of employment: We offer a full-time post doctorial position for 2 years in an inspiring and challenging work environment, with many possibilities for academic development. The gross monthly salary, dependent on education and experience, amounts to maximum € 4.332,- (scale 11) based on a full workweek, according to the salary scales of the CLA UMC.

Inquiries and Applicatiom: For further information regarding this position, please contact one of the project leaders, Henning Tiemeier (tel. 010 4632183, or e-mail h.tiemeier@erasmusmc.nl) or Jacqueline Witteman (tel. 010 7043489, or e-mail j.witteman@erasmusmc.nl). Your application letter should include curriculum vitae and mention the vacancy code. These should be addressed to Erasmus MC, for the attention of Ms. Brijnen, Cluster 13, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam before 20th June 2008 or by email to personeel.cl13@erasmusmc.nl. stating the vacancy code AT-18.09.08.C13 in the subjectline.

 
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Epidemiology

Job Type:
Contract

Location:

Calgary, AB, CANADA

Job Category:

Research, Science

Industry:

Healthcare

Year(s) of Experience:

all

Number Of Positions:

1

Salary:
Company Url: http://www.cancerboard.ab.ca
Post Date:

May 9, 2008

Email your resume: suerobin@cancerboard.ab.ca

The Alberta Cancer Board is the provincial health authority responsible for coordinating and providing cancer prevention, research and care. Facilities operated by the Alberta Cancer Board include the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary and 16 associate and community care centres throughout the province.  The Alberta Cancer Foundation is the charity supporting the work of the Alberta Cancer Board.

Post-Doctoral Fellow in Epidemiology

Tom Baker Cancer Centre

Competition #PHI-07-150

NOTE: This is a 2 year temporary full time assignment

The Alberta Cancer Board is the provincial agency responsible for cancer treatment, research, care, prevention and early detection. The Division of Population Health and Information at the Alberta Cancer Board is seeking a PhD Scientist interested in postdoctoral training in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

A dynamic and stimulating environment, the Division currently has a team of nationally and internationally recognized research scientists together with a core group of experienced research staff, engaged in cutting-edge population-based cancer research including etiology, molecular epidemiology, cancer screening, health services and biostatistics. In addition, we are currently recruiting an endowed Chair in Molecular Cancer Epidemiology to lead the Molecular Cancer Epidemiology program in Calgary and a Research Scientist in the field of Biostatistics.

The position will focus on studies surrounding the role of physical activity and its relation to cancer risk, rehabilitation and survival under the supervision of Dr. Christine Friedenreich. Dr Friedenreich and her team are conducting a number of population-based observational and intervention trials examining various aspects of how physical activity is related to cancer. Recent studies have included the collection of biologic samples and the analysis of molecular mechanisms involved in cancer etiology. Numerous opportunities exist for the successful candidate to contribute to on-going and planned research studies.

Required education and experience: (please do not include requirements that we can assume most candidates will already possess - e.g. strong communication skills, or knowledge of MS office.  This information can be included in the full job description that is posted on the website)

The successful candidate will have recently graduated with a PhD in Epidemiology and have excellent academic credentials. The individual should be motivated and enthusiastic about research, capable of working independently and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in molecular epidemiology would be an advantage.  Detailed information about this position and the Alberta Cancer Board can be found at www.cancerboard.ab.ca .

Individuals interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity in a growth-oriented organization should submit a curriculum vita, a statement of research interests and goals, and the names of three references to the address below.  Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Population Health Research

Division of Population Health and Information

The Alberta Cancer Board

Room AE173, 1331 - 29 Street NW

Calgary, AB  CANADA  T2N 4N2

Fax:  403.270.3898    

E-mail: suerobin@cancerboard.ab.ca

This position is subject to the ACB Non-Operating Research Staff General Terms of Employment.

Join us and be part of a research-based multidisciplinary team, participate in professional development and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits.

All new employees must provide a current criminal records check in compliance with the Protection of Persons in Care Act.