postdoctoral fellowship | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 14

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cancer Epidemiology and Behavioral Research, USA

The Division of Health Behavior Research in the Department of Internal Medicine and the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO are seeking applicants for a post-doctoral fellowship position in cancer epidemiology and behavioral research. This fellowship focuses on the development of research expertise in epidemiology and behavioral research partly within the context of a National Cancer Institute-funded study focused on the geographic variation of colorectal cancer survival.

The environment of the Division of Health Behavior Research fosters collaboration with a multidisciplinary group of clinical and non-clinical researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center. Other cancer-related research within the Division of Health Behavior Research includes quality-of-life studies, cancer-related behavioral studies, and epidemiologic studies relating to geographic variation in cancer prevention and control.

Qualifications: Qualified individuals must hold a doctoral level degree (Ph.D., M.D., DrPH, or equivalent) and must be a US citizen or have permanent resident status. Salary is commensurate with experience and year doctorate received. This training position is of two year duration. Health insurance benefit is available. Start date can be negotiated.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Until Filled
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Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Sydney, Australia: Humanities and Social Sciences

The fellowship program, directed by Professor Margaret Levi of the United States Studies Centre and the University of Washington, is designed to bring to Sydney a cohort of the world’s rising scholarly leaders working on the United States in the humanities, social sciences and related professional disciplines.

The Centre will award up to six Fellowships for a 12-month period commencing on 1 September 2011. Fellowships are open to scholars who have a PhD awarded no earlier than 1 January 2004 as well as doctoral students who will be awarded their PhDs by the end of 2011.

Fellows are expected to be in residence and to complete a major research project as well as to engage with students and scholars in Sydney and around Australia during the fellowship period. Salaries commence from AUD $86,269 and will be commensurate with experience and current employment.

For eligibility and application details please visit http://ussc.edu.au/ussc-people/positions-vacant..
For information please contact usscapp-at-usyd.edu.au.

Fellowship Application Deadline: 28 January 2011

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Postdoctoral Fellowship 2011–2012, USA: Modern Southeast Asian Studies

The Weatherhead East Asian Institute (WEAI) invites applications for its 2011-2012 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Modern Southeast Asian Studies. The Fellow will devote half time to his or her own research and will teach one course on Southeast Asia per semester. The Fellow will also participate in initiatives such as the INTERACT program aimed at improving global literacy specifically with regard to Southeast Asian studies among Columbia students, and will be an integral participant in day-to-day activities at the WEAI.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 19 January 2011

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