Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Columbia University, HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, New York, 1 postdoctoral position

POSTDOC OPPORTUNITY: BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES HIV RESEARCH Do you think that social science research is an important part of the solution to the HIV/AIDS epidemic? Do you have a doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., etc.), or are you about to complete one? Do you want to receive further training to become an independent HIV/AIDS researcher? If so (or if you know anyone to whom this might apply), you might be interested in our NIMH-funded postdoctoral training program, focusing on HIV, gender, and human sexuality at the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies (Columbia University New York).
You can learn more about the program by visiting http://www.hivcenternyc.org/training/nrsa.html. Trainees receive up to three years of support for stipends, health insurance, travel for conferences, and research. An application form can be found at the website. One position for our training program will become available per January 2012. If you want to be considered for this position you have to make sure that we received your application form not later than October 1, 2011. The deadline for applications for positions becoming available as of July 2012 is January 2, 2012. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Persons from underrepresented groups (including those with disabilities and disadvantaged background) are strongly encouraged to apply.