Postdoctoral Position – Genetic Epidemiology Group – France
Postdoctoral positions are immediately available to join the Genetic Epidemiology Group to work on large multi-centre studies concerning the genetic epidemiology of various cancers with an emphasis on lifestyle factors and their interaction with genetic susceptibility. research involves several large whole genome scan studies on lung, oral and kidney cancer, family based studies of nasopharyngeal cancer is South East Asia and a prospective cohort study of over 100,000 adults in Russia.
This position is initially for one year with possibility of extension for one further year. The primary working language at IARC is English.
Who can Apply?
- Ph.D. or equivalent training and a solid background in Epidemiology, Bioinformatics or Biostatistics.
How to Apply?
Applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae, including list of publications and a description of previous research experience, as well as the names and addresses of 2 academic references to,
Dr. Paul Brennan
Genetic Epidemiology Group
International Agency for Research on Cancer
150 Cours Albert-Thomas
69008 Lyon, France.
Tel: 33 47273 8391
Fax: +33 472 73 83 42
Email: brennan@iarc.fr
About GEP:
The Genetic Epidemiology Group (GEP) investigates environmental factors involved in cancer in human populations and their interaction with genetic factors, with the aim of contributing to primary prevention of cancer. These objectives are achieved through collaborative international epidemiological studies, which integrate epidemiology and genetic methods in a multidisciplinary approach.
Director Position – Biotechnology – NIBMG Kalyani
Director Position open at National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kalyani, West Bengal.
Applications are invited from the Indian Nationals for the post of Director, National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) an autonomous institution of Department of Biotechnology, Kalyani, West Bengal. The position offers a unique opportunity to provide dynamic leadership in academic, scientific and administrative matters relating to various areas of interest of the institute. The applicant must have a holistic vision of Biomedical Genomics and be capable of providing leadership in various inter disciplinary areas of Biomedical Genomics such as Statistical & Computational Biology, Proteomics, Genomics, Population Science etc.
Who can Apply?
- Ph.D., M.D. or Equivalent Degree in the relevant area.
- Outstanding scientific and academic credentials in the area of Biomedical Genomics as evidence through proven ability to carry out independent research and provide leadership for research in interdisciplinary areas of Biomedical Genomics.
- At least 20 years of experience in Biomedical Genomics with proven track record of leadership and institution building.
How to Apply?
Send five copies of current curriculum vitae incorporating academic qualifications/ credentials, professional and research experience, publications and patents details, alongwith a brief write-up (500 words) on plans and vision for NIBMG to:
S. Sinha
Adviser,
Medical Biotechnology Division-II,
Department of Biotechnology,
Ministry of Science & Technology,
Block No. 2, 8th Floor, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
A soft copy of the application should also be forwarded to nibmg.dbt.knwb@gmail.com. Superscribe - Application for the Post of Director, NIBMG on the envelope/ email subject.
Application Deadline: October 20th (Tuesday), 2009
About NIBMG
NIBMG has been established by the Government to promote concerted and focused efforts in conducting research, translation, capacity-building & service in biomedical genomics with the vision to enhance knowledge on human health & disease through genomics and translate the knowledge using appropriate technologies for promotion of well-being and improvement of genetics-based health care.
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