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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Community-Oriented Cancer Control and Health Disparities Research
The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins is recruiting a post doctoral fellow interested in community-oriented cancer control and health disparities research. This recruitment is undertaken as part of a collaboration with the Howard University Cancer Center. The successful candidate would spend as much as 25% of their time at Howard University. It is expected the candidate would be co-mentored by faculty from each institution; participate in activities designed for post doctoral fellows of the Cancer Epidemiology Training Grant, located in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology; and join a team of investigators, faculty and graduate students involved in the Howard-Hopkins partnership. The post-doc would have a doctoral degree in public health, medicine, or population health-related field.
In collaboration with faculty, fellows design an individualized didactic and research program emphasizing one of these two themes. Stipend and benefits package is competitive. Applicants must hold a doctoral level degree (e.g., Ph.D., MD) and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application. Recipients of a post-doc slot will receive multidisciplinary training in community-based cancer prevention and control through:
- Interactive information exchange via orientation, retreat, symposium, journal club, research in progress, seminars;
- Practical experiences in the statistical analysis of a cancer dataset, in the conduct of cancer research and service, and in community-based methods for research;
- Teaching, communications, and grant writing opportunities;
- Post-doctoral research; and
- Training-program specific educational, research, and career mentoring.
Candidates interested in entering the Program in Summer/Fall 2007 should refer to our web site: http://www.jhsph.edu/admissions/postdoc_info/index.html.
Completion of the online application and an application packet sent to: Jean Ford, MD; Department of Epidemiology; Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; 615 N. Wolfe St., Room E6650; Baltimore, MD 21205 by March 15, 2007 is requested. If preferred, the application packet may be emailed to Dr. Jean Ford at jford@jhsph.edu.
The post-doc application should consist of:
- Brief letter (1 page or less) with bullets for the following:
-Describe the nature and extent of your commitment to training and a future career in health disparities or community-based cancer control research.
-State the date of completion of your doctorate, the field in which your doctorate was awarded, and the awarding institution, the name and department of your proposed mentor, and proposed research topic. - CV
- Copy of your academic transcript for your doctorate (if degree not from Hopkins).
- The Johns Hopkins University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Howard-Hopkins Graduate and Medical School Scholars Summer Program
The Howard-Hopkins Graduate and Medical School Scholars Summer Program (HHSSP) will offer graduate and medical school students the opportunity to participate in a summer cancer research program housed at Johns Hopkins. At the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, the scholars will:
- Take part in research projects, gaining hands-on lab experience and contributing to the advancement of science
- Interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors (Howard and Hopkins), including some of the nation’s top academic scientists
- Attend scientific seminars, workshops, and other networking activities
- All student expenses will be paid, including travel to and from the University, and students will be given a stipend for the summer
Eligibility Criteria:
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for admission to the Scholars Program:
- Enrolled in good academic standing in graduate or medical school
- Have an interest in pursing a science career
To be considered for admission to the program, students must complete and submit an application and submit the following documents:
- Two letters of recommendation from science or math faculty
- A statement of interest outlining their short and long-term career goals and how participation in the program will benefit the student
Application
HOWARD-HOPKINS GRADUATE AND MEDICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Due Date: April 6, 2007
Please print legibly or type.
This information will be used for correspondence with you regarding your status in the program.
Student Name: __________________________________________________
LAST FIRST MIDDLE
Student Status (Check one): Graduate Student ____ Medical Student_____
Freshman ___ Sophomore ___ Junior ___ Senior ___
Address: ____________________________________________
NUMBER STREET NAME APT. NUMBER
_________________________________
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
Telephone: ______________________________ ________________________________
CELL HOME WORK(CIRCLE ONE) CELL HOME WORK (CIRCLE ONE)
E-mail address: ___________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature ___________________________________
Date: ________________
Demographic Information
Birth Date: ___/ ___ / ____ Gender: ______ Female ______ Male
Ethnic Background:
____ Black/African American ____ American Indian ____ Latino/Hispanic
____ Caucasian ____ Asian ____ Other
1. Two letters of recommendation from science and/or math faculty.
2. Essay (not to exceed 1 page): Tell how program will benefit your career goals
3. A completed application.
Questions regarding the application procedure may be directed to Duane Smoot at (202) 865-1911 or E-mail: dsmoot@howard.edu.
Submit the completed application above plus recommendation and essay to:
Ms. Joyce Dempsey, Howard University Cancer Center, Room 220,
2041 Georgia Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20060.
