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Post Doctoral Fellow in Epidemiology

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The Alberta Cancer Board is the provincial agency responsible for cancer treatment, research, care, prevention and early detection. The Division of Population Health and Information at the Alberta Cancer Board is seeking a PhD Scientist interested in postdoctoral training in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

A dynamic and stimulating environment, the Division currently has a team of nationally and internationally recognized research scientists together with a core group of experienced research staff, engaged in cutting-edge population-based cancer research including etiology, molecular epidemiology, cancer screening, health services and biostatistics.

The position (24 months) will focus on studies surrounding the role of physical activity and its relation to cancer risk, rehabilitation and survival under the supervision of Dr. Christine Friedenreich. Dr Friedenreich and her team are conducting a number of population-based observational and intervention trials examining various aspects of how physical activity is related to cancer. Recent studies have included the collection of biologic samples and the analysis of molecular mechanisms involved in cancer etiology. Numerous opportunities exist for the successful candidate to contribute to on-going and planned research studies.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have recently graduated with a PhD in Epidemiology and have excellent academic credentials. The individual should be motivated and enthusiastic about research, capable of working independently and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in molecular epidemiology would be an advantage. Detailed information about this position and the Alberta Cancer Board can be found at www.cancerboard.ab.ca .

Individuals interested in this challenging and rewarding opportunity in a growth-oriented organization should submit a curriculum vita, a statement of research interests and goals, and the names of three references to the address below. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Population Health Research
Division of Population Health and Information
The Alberta Cancer Board
Room AE173, 1331 – 29 Street NW Calgary, AB CANADA T2N 4N2
Fax: 403.270.3898 E-mail: suerobin@cancerboard.ab.ca

The compensation will be in the approx. $60K annually

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