Wednesday, 5 October 2016

Postdoctoral Research Training Fellowship

Deadline: 30 November 2016
Open to: early career scientists wishing to complete their training in those aspects of cancer research related to the Agency’s mission, who also must be proficient in English at a level sufficient for scientific communication
Fellowship: the annual stipend is currently EUR 33,000
Description
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is an intergovernmental agency forming part of the World Health Organization of the United Nations.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of World Health Organization is offering postdoctoral fellowships which are open to candidates from any country. These fellowships are intended for early career scientists wishing to complete their training in those aspects of cancer research related to the Agency’s mission.
IARC is particularly keen to promote the development of expertise in cancer research in low- and middle-income countries by training postdoctoral researchers from these countries who can return to apply their new skills and expertise.
The working languages at IARC are English and French.
Eligibility
Early career scientists wishing to complete their training in those aspects of cancer research related to the Agency’s mission. Disciplines covered are: epidemiology (all disciplines included), biostatistics, bioinformatics, and areas related to, mechanisms of carcinogenesis including molecular and cell biology, molecular genetics, epigenetics, and molecular pathology.
Interdisciplinary project are encouraged. 
Candidates must be proficient in English at a level sufficient for scientific communication.
Fellowship
The annual stipend is currently EUR 33,000 and will be paid monthly in advance. Stipends are not considered as a substitute for any salary paid to a Fellow at home.
How to apply?
Applications should be made on-line via the Agency’s website latest by 30 November 2016.
Successful applicants will be notified by 15 April 2017.
For more information, please visit the official website.

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