Research Training Opportunities in Radiation Epidemiology

Overview

In the Radiation Epidemiology Branch, fellows receive training in radiation epidemiology, biostatistics, molecular epidemiology, radiation biology, and risk assessment of cancer from radiation exposure. Fellowships in the branch provide a unique opportunity to conduct research on populations exposed to a variety of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation sources. Fellows work with internationally known scientists, can work on multiple studies (see below), and can conduct research in collaboration with other investigators in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics.

For application details, see below. To discuss potential research opportunities, you may contact branch investigators directly. Meet fellows in the branch.

Qualifications

Postdoctoral fellowships: Individuals must hold an M.D. or Ph.D. in epidemiology or related field. Individuals with strong quantitative skills are encouraged to apply. Familiarity with statistical software such as SAS, Stata, SPSS, or Epicure, and genetic analysis software such as HaploStats/Haploview or SAS Genetics is also desirable, but not required. The software and approaches to analyzing genetic data are rapidly advancing so that certain tools may be more advantageous or appropriate, depending on the application.

Predoctoral fellowships: Individuals must be enrolled in a doctoral program with a desire to complete their dissertation in the Radiation Epidemiology Branch (REB) or have completed a master's degree in a field of relevance to REB.

Application Process

Predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowship applications in the Radiation Epidemiology branch are accepted on an ongoing basis. See the Division Fellowship Information page for an overview, qualifications, and application details. Branch-specific opportunities are listed below.

Training Opportunities

Opportunities are available to work on multiple studies:

• Treatment-related second cancers
• Cancer risks associated with medical sources of ionizing radiation
• Cohort and case-control studies of selected cancers in the U.S. Radiologic Technologists cohort
• Studies in Japanese atomic bomb survivors
• Thyroid cancer risk factors and genetics
• Cohort study of retinoblastoma survivors
• Dose reconstruction and methods
• Cancer risks and methodologic studies of solar ultraviolet radiation and vitamin D
• Uncertainties in epidemiologic data and dosimetry

Radiation Epidemiology Course

• Every three years, REB offers an in-depth course covering various radiation epidemiology topics. The most recent course offering took place on May 14-17, 2007. The previous course offering (May 4-14, 2004) presentations are available for your review. Inquiries should be made to Jenna Nober at 301-496-5067.