Please note the job advertisements below and bring them to the attention of
anyone who may be interested.  These are positions in addition to the two
positions posted recently related to Social/Behavioural Health Science and
Health Policy/Health Services Delivery.

Thanks

David J. Allison MD, FRCPC
Medical Officer of Health
Health and Community Services - St. John's Region
20 Cordage Place
St. John's, NF
A1B 4A4
tel 709-738-4192
fax 709-738-4989

Positions in Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Memorial University of Newfoundland


The Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland seeks two full
time tenure-track faculty members, one in Epidemiology and the other in
Biostatistics, in the Division of Community Health. Level of appointment
will be consistent with the qualifications of the successful applicants.

Candidates for the position in Epidemiology should preferably have
experience in population-based outcome studies; community needs assessment,
or evaluation of health promotion activities. Required qualifications for
this position are a Ph.D. in an appropriate health science or an MD with a
Masters degree in Community Health, Epidemiology or related field.
Post-doctoral experience will be considered an asset.

Candidates for the position of Biostatistics should hold at least a Masters
degree and preferably a Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Applied Statistics or in a
related area, and have experience in applied or health research.

Responsibilities for both positions will include maintaining an active
research program and contributing as appropriate to the undergraduate
medical and graduate teaching programs of the Division of Community Health.
Statistical advice to the graduate and undergraduate students and
clinical/non-clinical Faculty is expected from the Biostatistician.

Priority will be given to individuals with a promising publication record in
refereed journals, and the ability to develop a productive research program
supported by external funding.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics are areas of ongoing emphasis in the Faculty
of Medicine; particular opportunities exist for collaboration in the areas
of population-based epidemiology, health services research, behavioral
sciences, oncology, human genetics, and clinical epidemiology. The Division
of Community Health maintains an active liaison with the Department of
Health and Community Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, in
areas of health care planning and research.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the
province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the
educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse
undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 16,000 students, Memorial
provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St.
John's, a safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural
life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

Applications, including a curriculum vitae and names of at least three
referees should be directed to

Dr. Roy West, Associate Dean
Division of Community Health
Faculty of Medicine
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Newfoundland  A1B 3V6
CANADA

The Closing date for applications is September 30, 2000.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is
directed towards Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Memorial University is committed to employment equity.