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Population Health Researcher - Cancer
Division of Epidemiology, Prevention and Screening
Alberta Cancer Board
The Alberta Cancer Board is the provincial agency responsible for
the coordination of cancer prevention, early detection, treatment
and supportive care, and it places a high value on research to underlie
all of its activities. The Division of Epidemiology, Prevention
and Screening includes the Scientific Research Group, the Alberta
Cancer Registry (a population-based registry of all cancers in the
province), the Provincial Breast Screening Program and several community
prevention initiatives. Alberta provides a dynamic health research
environment, and the Alberta Cancer Board has recently inaugurated
fund-raising for a long-term cancer research endowment.
The Alberta Cancer Board invites applications for a full-time position
in population health research in cancer for the Division of Epidemiology,
Prevention and Screening. The Division conducts population-based
research in cancer epidemiology, surveillance and modelling, in
behavioural aspects of cancer prevention and screening, and in utilization
of preventive and screening strategies. We are seeking scientists
whose interests fall in one or more of the above areas, or complementary
areas in cancer control research. This position offers an excellent
opportunity to develop an independent research program within a
multidisciplinary environment.
Applicants should have a PhD or MD with additional research training.
These graduate degrees should be in appropriate fields of research.
The selected candidate will receive core funding support, but will
be encouraged to seek salary and grant support from external agencies
such as the Alberta Health Foundation for Medical Research, the
National Health Research and Development Program and/or the Medical
Research Council of Canada. If successful in attaining external
funding, additional benefits will be provided by the Alberta Cancer
Board.
Collaboration will be encouraged with colleagues working in cancer
etiology, prevention, early detection and surveillance, as well
as with other scientists and clinicians at the Alberta Cancer Board
and the Universities of Alberta and Calgary. Appropriate adjunct
appointments within University departments will also be sought.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement
is directed to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants; however,
others are encouraged to apply to the address below.
Dr H Bryant, Director
Division of Epidemiology, Prevention and Screening
Alberta Cancer Board
3330 Hospital Drive NW, Room 382
Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1
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