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The North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) is looking for a dynamic professional to serve as the Program Manager for data evaluation, data use, and research activities, reporting directly to the Executive Director. This individual will work with NAACCR committees to define and implement the NAACCR research program, and promote research in cancer surveillance throughout North America. Responsibilities include:

·        *   Provide leadership to NAACCR committees, work groups, and special studies in the development, implementation, and interpretation of
                   cancer surveillance data

·        *   Promote the use of cancer surveillance data by researchers, policy makers, and analysts

·        *   Use cancer surveillance data for research that addresses topics of national/international importance

·        *   Technical and administrative responsibility for data evaluation, research, surveillance, and publication activities of NAACCR.

·        *   Conduct research and publish results in scientific, peer-reviewed journals. Collaborate on special studies using multi-registry data.

Qualifications: Masters or doctoral degree in public health, cancer surveillance, biostatistics, cancer epidemiology, or related field. Experience in cancer research, cancer surveillance, population-based cancer registry highly desired. Demonstrated knowledge of sound research methods, statistical analysis, and cancer statistics required. Strong communication skills, ability to prioritize multiple projects/tasks, excellent writing skills, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as a team player are essential.  Excellent salary and benefit package available. Ability to work remotely or telecommute is possible. Some travel is expected. Please send CV to info@naaccr.org by December 1, 2012. www.naaccr.org