Nutrition and Dietetics Alumni Society: Positions in the Governemt

Nutritional Epidemiologist
Post date: May 2, 2008
A Nutritional Epidemiologist is sought by the Nutritional Epidemiology Branch, a unit of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) of the HHS NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, Maryland - The position announcement notes that " ... NEB plans and conducts epidemiologic investigations, metabolic studies, and clinical trials to clarify the role of nutritional factors, including energy balance, in the etiology of human cancer ... [The successful candidate is to design and conduct] free-standing investigations ... analyze data from and incorporate new projects within several on-going prospective cohort studies of nutrition, lifestyle, and genetics in relation to cancer ..."
Organization: Nutritional Epidemiology Branch, a unit of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) of the HHS NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, Maryland
Source: May 2, 2008 NIH e-mail listserver message, titled "Current tenure-track and Tenured Openings" and access to the position opening on the NIH NCI DCEG www site
Applications Due By: The position announcement notes that applications are due by July 25, 2008 " ... however, the search will continue until a qualified candidate is found ..."
Web site: The position announcement is posted at http://dceg.cancer.gov/fellowships/scientific/neb-nutrition-epidemiology
Contact: Questions may be directed to Judy Schwadron who is with the NCI Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics in Bethesda, Maryland by e-mail only at SchwadrJ@mail.NIH.gov
Prepared by: This message was distributed by Jack Cooper, who may be reached at e-mail: jlc@fien.com or 301-384-8287
US Institute of Medicine (IOM) - multiple positions
Post date: April 29, 2008
The US Institute of Medicine (IOM) Food and Nutrition Board will be accepting applications for several full-time positions. Over the course of the next six months, we anticipate we will be hiring a number of positions to work on nutrition related projects including childhood obesity, FDA and gaps in the Food Safety system and reducing sodium in the food supply. These staff positions may include a Program Officer, Research Associate and Senior Program Assistant.
We are searching for candidates that have a Bachelors/Masters degree in a related field as well as demonstrated interest and/or experience in the following areas: nutrition, public health, science, health-related field, child development, child health, obesity, food safety and science policy. The job descriptions and responsibilities are as follows:
Program Officer
Requirements/Job Description: Master's degree in a related field (in one of the subject areas of the national committees) or equivalent knowledge with 3 years of related professional experience. Ability to manage and develop projects with some assistance from Director. Ability to solve intellectual problems that are varied and complex using originality and ingenuity. Ability to operate using appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action. Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness. Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies’ departments through effective communication.
Responsibilities: Responsible for developing and managing one or more of the organization’s programs/projects with minimal oversight by the Director of the Food and Nutrition Board. Management position. Assists with assembling committees/panels and serves as staff liaison between committee/panel members and the National Academies. Works on project development considerations including legislative considerations; regulatory impact; international involvement in issues; and future trends and implications
Research Associate
Requirements/Job Description: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge with 2 years of related professional experience. An advanced degree (i.e. MPH, MS) in nutrition, public health, food science, epidemiology, or a related field is desired. Ability to solve intellectual problems of appreciable variety and complexity using originality and ingenuity. Ability to exercise appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action. Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness.
Responsibilities: Develops pertinent background research which contributes to a greater understanding of conditions, issues and trends impacting on a wide range of programs/projects, subjects and topics. Prepares preliminary outlines of projects to determine appropriate methodology, which may involve developing an historical perspective; identifying prevailing social and economic conditions, outlining legislative considerations; regulatory impact; international involvement in issues; and future trends and implications. Performs research and analysis. Drafts background papers. Documents and establishes files on all statistical analyses performed. Prepares data for use in summaries and fact sheets.
Senior Program Assistant
Requirements/Job Description: Bachelor's degree in a related field is desired. Strong organizational skills and good written, oral, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees. Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
Ability to prioritize work and the flexibility to change directions as the job dictates.
Responsibilities: Coordinates logistical and administrative aspects of meetings. Writes, edits, and formats routine correspondence. Interfaces with committee members and performs duties involving committee activities. May participate in research efforts including collection, assembly, and tabulation of data, as well as researching and summarizing literature. May guide work of program assistants and temporary staff.
For more information on the academies and IOM please visit– http://www.nationalacademies.org/ and http://www.iom.edu
Skills needed for Food and Nutrition Board positions:
Strong research and writing skills
Demonstrated experience with literature reviews and writing reports
Familiarity with research methodology, public health, evidence-based study designs
Ability to think “outside the box”
Interest in science and policy
Team player
Highly motivated
We will begin hiring in the summer of 2008. If you are interested in applying, please send your CV with a brief cover letter email on your interests to Annina Burns at aburns@nas.edu. Please see below link for a full job description of the RA which is the first position posted. Information on the other positions that will be advertised in the future is available on this site. Interested candidates should apply through the National Academies Website. Research Associate: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NAS&cws=1&rid=6154
Annina Catherine Burns
Program Officer
National Academies of Sciences
Institute of Medicine
Food and Nutrition Board
500 5th St., NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.334.2094
Fax: 202.334.2316
Email: aburns@nas.edu
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