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Director, Division of Cancer Prevention Office of the Director National Cancer Institute National Institutes of Health Department of Health and Human Services   The Person: The NCI is seeking an innovative leader to serve as its Director for the Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP). The Division of Cancer Prevention ( http://prevention.cancer.gov/ )  conducts and supports research in cancer prevention, early detection, and screening, and on prevention and management of symptoms and toxicities in cancer patients. As an extramural division, DCP supports and promotes investigators around the country and internationally in these critical areas of cancer science. The Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program trains future leaders in the field of cancer prevention and control.   Growing understanding of the cancer process shows that both genetic risks and exposures combine to put a person at risk for the disease. Complex molecular and genomic pathways within the body are affected by exposures to cancer-causing substances through multiple factors. These include behaviors (such as using tobacco products and alcohol, diet, obesity, and exercise); chemical and emissions exposures (including ultraviolet rays from sunlight, radon, medical radiation, metabolites created by the microbiome, hormones, and pollutants); and infections (such as human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis viruses, and HIV).   The overarching goal of DCP’s prevention and early detection efforts is to use this understanding of the interplay of genomic and environmental factors to more accurately identify those at increased risk of cancer, and to develop interventions that target these pathways. Interventions to prevent cancer may be drugs, vaccines, surgery, or behavioral modifications. The populations at risk may be found using biomarkers or new screening technologies. Another DCP goal is to develop interventions to alleviate the symptoms of cancer and the toxicities of cancer treatment.   The Director, DCP, oversees the scientific and administrative management of the Division, including a budget of approximately $200 million and provides executive-level oversight over 100 scientific and administrative staff. The incumbent is responsible for formulating, with the NCI Director, the NCI’s major research directions and scientific policies for the broad spectrum of research funded by the Division. The Director, DCP, provides leadership for the advancement and prominence of national and international prevention, cancer screening, and supportive care research and its translation to the public benefit. Specifically, the Director, DCP is responsible for: planning a coordinated program in the areas of basic, clinical, and public health approaches to cancer prevention and screening, supportive care, community oncology, biometry, and training; initiating, modifying, or terminating support as appropriate for particular areas and initiatives of cancer research funded by DCP, both nationally and internationally; identifying, recommending, and approving priorities in the research portfolio; and initiating, developing, and maintaining primary and complementary efforts, liaisons, and collaborations within the overall Federal research field.   Position Requirements: The successful candidate will have an M.D. or Ph.D. in a health sciences or allied field appropriate to the work of the position. The candidate must be able to lead a national and international effort that spans the spectrum from basic through translational to clinical applications. The incumbent must be an experienced manager of complex cancer research programs with a record of outstanding performance and accomplishment. Of special importance are scientific vision, leadership skills, experience in the development of cancer research programs, use of new technologies for cancer research, preventive oncology training, and the ability to collaborate within and between complex organizations.   Salary/Benefits : This position will be filled under a Title 42 excepted service appointment. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the experience of the candidate. A recruitment or relocation bonus may be available, and relocation expenses may be paid. A full package of federal Civil Service benefits is available, including: retirement, health and life insurance, long term care insurance, leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent). The successful candidate may be subject to a background investigation and public financial disclosure requirements.   How to Apply: Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, bibliography, and full contact details for three references. In addition, applicants must prepare two statements: a vision statement and a statement that addresses the specific qualification requirements (please limit both statements to two pages each). Send the application package to L. Kristen Welch at laura.welch@nih.gov . NCI will begin accepting applications on May 1, 2019 and plans to have the position open for 60 days.   You may contact L. Kristen Welch at laura.welch@nih.gov for more information about this vacancy.   HHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers  

1) Description: Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College (FDLTCC) is located in Cloquet, Minnesota. The VISTA member placed at FDLTCC will help develop impactful research experiences for undergraduate tribal college students to prepare them for graduate education and/or successful professional careers. Research experiences will focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) with an emphasis on environmental and natural resource disciplines. Major functions will include coordinating a student research program, developing a research partnership network, and developing a student recruitment and retention plan to build a strong research program that serves our students and community research needs. The applicant should be self-motivated, possess strong writing and communication skills, and have a passion for increasing STEM capacity. The applicant should also have experience with project planning and the ability to work within diverse communities. AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service to America (VISTA) is a  year-long, full-time  service commitment. Members perform capacity building projects and work to develop sustainable systems and processes. As a VISTA member within the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, you will be part of a cohort of members in Tribal organizations across the country working on similar projects. AmeriCorps volunteers do not receive a traditional salary, but receive a living allowance to cover basic costs of living. See Program Benefits below. 2) Program Benefits: Relocation Allowance, Living Allowance (about $1,000 per month), Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage, Childcare assistance if eligible, Training. Permits work during off hours. Permits attending class during off hours.   For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit  http://www.vistacampus.gov/healthcare . 3) Application: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis. This posting will be listed until the position is filled. Please  apply through MyAmeriCorps ( https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=85906&fromSearch=true ) To learn more, contact Claire Doyle at cdoyle@aihec.org