| NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
EPIDEMIOLOGY & GENETICS RESEARCH PROGRAM
DIVISION OF CANCER CONTROL AND POPULATION SCIENCES
The Division of Cancer Control and Population
Sciences is seeking a visionary, experienced senior scientist
to lead the National Cancer Institute's extramural program in
cancer epidemiology and genetics. Candidates should be recognized
national experts in epidemiology with demonstrated leadership
in the development and management of large, diverse interdisciplinary
research programs. The Associate Director plays a vital role
in the success of a complex research program that is central
to the NCI mission and has substantial international visibility.
The Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program
(EGRP) is one of four major programs within the Division of
Cancer Control and Population Sciences. The Program currently
is comprised of two branches, the Analytic Epidemiology and
the Clinical and Genetic Epidemiology Research Branches, with
a staff of 28. The Program encompasses research on genetic,
molecular, infectious, and environmental epidemiology. Currently,
there are nearly 375 grants within the Program and over $160
million in extramural support.
The DCCPS Associate Director for EGRP is responsible
for planning, directing and managing the NCI's extramural epidemiology
research programs. The Associate Director is the chief spokesperson
for extramural epidemiological research both within the NCI
and in communicating with diverse groups and individuals outside
the NCI. He/she provides scientific and administrative leadership
for the Program and leads the development of major research
initiatives as well as their coordination with other NCI divisions
and DHHS agencies. These activities are implemented through
extramural grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, collaborative
projects and other National Cancer Program components.
Successful candidates will have medical and/or
doctoral level training, sound research experience, and an extensive
record of peer-reviewed publications. They should have the ability
to interact with diverse constituencies and demonstrate vision,
innovation and creativity in their approach to the management
of a dynamic research program. The ability to work well in interdisciplinary
settings is essential.
Excellent benefits are provided. Salary to be
determined and commensurate with experience.
The NCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection
for this position will be based solely on merit, without discrimination
for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, politics, marital status, sexual orientation, physical
or mental handicap, or age.
Please mail or fax a C.V. and letter of interest
no later than July 15, 2001 to:
Robert A. Hiatt, M.D., Ph.D.
Deputy Director, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
National Cancer Institute
6130 Executive Blvd., MSC 7339
Executive Plaza North, Room 6142
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7339
Fax: 301-594-6787 |
