Massachusetts General Hospital                                   Harvard/MGH
Center on Genomics, Vulnerable Populations, and Health Disparities:
2-year Post-doctoral fellowship in Genetics-focused Health Policy Research

The Harvard/MGH Center on Genomics, Vulnerable Populations, and Health
Disparities (Alexandra E. Shields, PhD, Director) invites applications for a
post-doctoral fellowship position from individuals holding a Ph.D. in health
services research, health policy, bioethics, or related field interested in
pursuing research related to translating genetics research into clinical
practice, improved public health, and reduced health disparities.  Research
interests may address research design (e.g., use of race constructs in
genomics research, conceptualization of the environment in gene-environment
interaction research), clinical integration (e.g. issues related to provider
readiness, consumer willingness to under genetic testing, financing and
coverage), or the impact of genetically-tailored treatment and prevention on
health outcomes and health disparities.

The Fellow will also gain experience directing an NIH-funded study of lay
attitudes and beliefs regarding the role of genetics in addiction, and
smokers' willingness to undergo genetic testing in order to receive tailored
smoking cessation treatment (approximately 2 days per week). Fellows will be
involved in the analysis and publication of empirical research papers
stemming from these and other activities. Fellows will receive mentoring and
support in building on this experience to develop new research projects and
to secure independent research funding (e.g. NIH K–award). Successful
post-docs will be considered for a tenure track position.

Post-doctoral fellows have the opportunity to participate in grant writing,
weekly research meetings, and training seminars. Fellows are afforded broad
access to the rich intellectual and physical resources of the Massachusetts
General Hospital, Partners HealthCare, The Broad Institute of Harvard and
MIT, and Harvard University.  Interested candidates should send letter of
interest, CV, and letter of recommendation to Emily Youatt (
eyou...@partners.org). Applications will be accepted immediately and will
continue to be considered until the position is filled.

Start date: September 2008

Stipend: $47,000 plus generous benefits and a travel stipend.

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Shobita Parthasarathy, Assistant Professor
Co-Director, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program
Ford School of Public Policy
University of Michigan

For the 2007-2008 academic year:
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027
Tel: 202/691-4123
Fax: 202/691-4001
shob...@umich.edu
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