The
Epidemiology
Branch is an intramural
research program within the Division of Intramural Population
Health Research at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The Branch’s
mission is to conduct original research focusing on human
reproduction, pregnancy, and child health. Branch scientists
are internationally recognized as leaders in these areas, and
are recruiting multiple post-doctoral fellows interested in
male and female fertility and reproduction, fetal growth and
development, pregnancy complications (e.g., gestational
diabetes, preterm birth, preeclampsia), air pollution and
other environmental factors that impact reproductive health,
genetics (statistical genetics, human genetics, genetic
epidemiology), birth defects, nutrition, obesity, type 2
diabetes, developmental origins of disease, and
epidemiological methods.
Our interdisciplinary program is designed
to provide experiences that foster the development of skills
necessary to conduct independent research and to cross-train
fellows in related disciplines such as reproductive and
perinatal epidemiology, endocrinology, pediatrics, genetics,
nutrition, and statistics. Postdoctoral fellows have the
opportunity to develop their own research initiatives within
the mission of the Branch using the wealth of data from
available
cohorts.
In the Epidemiology Branch we are seeking
applicants with a range of analytical, technical, and clinical
skills who are ready to tackle great challenges and make an
impact on the lives of women, men, and children. Candidates
legally approved to work in the USA with an earned doctoral
degree in epidemiology or a closely related field or those
with a medical degree and advanced graduate training in
epidemiology, population health, or biostatistics within the
past five years are invited to apply. Preference will be given
to candidates with demonstrated research interests in areas
currently under investigation in the Branch and to candidates
with superior analytic and communication skills. Salary is
commensurate with training and relevant research experience.
The position also provides paid health insurance and
transportation benefits. Multiple positions are available and
will remain open until qualified applicants are found.
Applicants should send: 1) a curriculum
vitae; 2) a statement of research interests to be pursued
during training; 3) three letters of reference; and 4)
transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees to the
contact listed below. Note: Official transcripts may be
requested if selected for an interview. Applicants need not
have completed their doctoral training prior to applying,
although training must be completed prior to the start of the
fellowship.
Dr. Sunni L. Mumford
Epidemiology Branch, DIPHR/NICHD/NIH
6710 Rockledge Blvd., Rm 3126 MSC 7004,
20892
Email:
mumfords@mail.nih.gov
Applications received by February 1, 2017
will be considered for a first round of interviews, but
applications will be accepted
until all available positions are filled.
Further information about the Epidemiology
Branch and Division may be found at:
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/about/org/diphr/eb/Pages/default.aspx
Further information about the NIH training
and education program and professional development
opportunities may be found
at:
https://www.training.nih.gov/trainees/postdocs
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