• Postdoctoral Position on Statistical Genetics at University of Oxford, UK Announced: 15-May-2006
  
  
• 2 tenure-track/tenured positions at Birmingham, Alabama, USA Announced: 7-May-2006
  
  
• Several positions at the National Mental Health Assocation, USA Announced: 15-Feb-2006
  
  
• Several positions at the National Mental Health Assocation, USA Announced: 18-Jan-2006
  
  

 
Statistical Methods for the Analysis of Genome-Wide Association Studies
(3 years)

Academic-related Research Staff Grade 1A: Salary: £ 20044 to £ 30002
(bar) p.a. (subject to review from 1 August 2006 as part of the
implementation of the National Framework Agreement for staff in higher
education)

A 3-year fixed-term research position, funded by the US National
Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), is available to work
jointly with the research groups of Professor Peter Donnelly and Dr
Jonathan Marchini, on statistical issues in modern genetic studies. The
start date for the post is negotiable but would ideally be as soon as
possible. Well-qualified successful applicants are likely to be
appointed at or near the top of the salary scale given above.

The post relates to the development, study, and application of novel
statistical methods for genome-wide association studies for human
diseases. The research will involve a collaboration with 10 other
research groups funded as part of a consortium called ENDGAME (ENhancing
Data analysis for Genome-wide Association MEthods). In addition, the
Donnelly and Marchini groups are closely involved in the Wellcome Trust
Case Control Consortium, (chaired by Donnelly) which is currently
generating data for genome-wide association studies for 2,000 cases and
3,000 controls for each of eight common diseases. This post thus
combines the opportunity to work in leading analytical research groups
at the cutting edge of major empirical studies.

Candidates should have a strong background in modern statistics and its
application. An existing background in the application of statistics to
genetics would be an advantage, but candidates wishing to move into the
genetics field are also welcome to apply. Good computational skills are
essential and candidates should be able to program in a low level
language such as C or C++. Candidates should have, or expect soon to
have, a doctorate. The Department of Statistics in Oxford is one of the
largest and strongest in the UK, and a world leader in statistical
genetics.

Informal enquiries should be directed to donnelly@stats.ox.ac.uk and/or
marchini@stats.ox.ac.uk. Further particulars will be available from
http://www.stats.ox.ac.uk, or the address below.

Applications should comprise a curriculum vitae and a list of
publications together with the names, addresses, telephone, fax and
e-mail details of three referees.

Applications (7 copies, one copy for candidates outside the UK) should
be submitted to Personnel Administration, Department of Statistics, 1
South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3TG. Applications faxed to +44 1865 272595
or e-mailed to jobs@stats.ox.ac.uk are acceptable as long as they are
followed by hard copy. Please always quote reference number: AM-06-005.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 9 June 2006
 

 
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM: The UAB Department of Psychology
and the Civitan International Research Center (CIRC) are seeking
applications for at least 2 tenure-track/tenured positions (open-rank). 
One position will require expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorders.  The
other position(s) could address any of the in the following areas
related to basic or clinical research in neurodevelopmental
disabilities: eating disorders and pediatric obesity, disruptive
behavior disorders, addictive behaviors, adolescent substance use and
abuse, and cognitive aging and disabilities. The Department currently
has 30 primary faculty and 45 secondary faculty, supports three doctoral
programs (Medical (Clinical), Lifespan Developmental, and Behavioral
Neuroscience) and is currently ranked in the top twenty psychology
departments in terms of extramural research funding.  The Department
provides excellent research facilities and encourages/supports
collaboration with various departments and centers within the
University's internationally respected medical center. Individuals with
strong motivation to work in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary
environment are encouraged to apply.

The CIRC is an interdisciplinary center focusing on the development of
the mind-brain through a unique mission of service, education and
research.  The CIRC, established in 1989, provides opportunities for
researchers to expand the current knowledge about human development and
developmental disabilities by conducting basic, clinical and
translational research. As part of an expanded research initiative, CIRC
will house a newly established fMRI facility that is dedicated to
research use and which will be operational in January 2007.  The
facility will feature a Siemens 3.0 Tesla Alegra head-only scanner. 
Special consideration will be given to applicants with established
research programs using functional magnetic resonance imaging. 

Candidates for the position should have a Ph.D., a well-defined program
of research, interest in pursuing external research funding, and the
capacity to provide intellectual leadership in their area of expertise. 
Send a letter of interest, CV, representative reprints, and three
letters of recommendation to: Dr. Fred Biasini, Chair, CIRC/Psychology
Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at
Birmingham, 1530 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-1170.  Informal
inquiries can be made to Dr. Biasini (fbiasini@uab.edu) or Dr. Carl
McFarland (cmcfarla@uab.edu), Chair, Department of Psychology.

UAB is dedicated to broadening the diversity of its faculty, staff, and
students.  We serve a multicultural student body.  UAB is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and qualified minority
candidates are encouraged to apply. 
 

 
President
National Mental Health Association
NMHA is seeking a new President to manage the country's oldest and
largest nonprofit mental health organization, to work closely with 340
affiliates nationwide, to oversee a staff of 49 and an operating budget
of approximately $7.5 million, and to develop the Association's capacity
to become a symbol of excellence. The new President will serve as the
Association's chief spokesperson and advocate at all opportunities,
functioning as a major policy leader in the Mental Health movement. The
new President will formulate and implement marketing strategies to raise
the profile of the organization including implementing a major branding
campaign that will place the Association at the center of the national
dialogue around mental health.

The Association is seeking a highly skilled manager who is noted for
strategic thinking and brings experience running an organization
comparable in size and scope to NMHA. Additionally, the candidate must
have a demonstrated commitment to and passion for mental health and
human service administration. A college degree from an accredited
four-year college or university is required. Contact: Bonnie Smith,
NMHA, 2001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311. Phone: 703-797-4314;
Fax: 703-739-5917; E-mail: (preferred) bsmith@nmha.org.


Vice President,
Affiliate Services
NMHA seeks a Vice President for our Affiliate Services Department, which
provides support to more than 340 state and local Mental Health
Association (MHA) affiliates nationwide. Job responsibilities include:
staff management; coordination and delivery of services, training and
technical assistance to the affiliate field; implementation of
affiliate-to-affiliate communication and support programs; strategic
planning; and facilitation of programs to better link affiliates and the
national office. Requirements include similar experience working with
community-based affiliates or chapters of a nonprofit organization;
experience working with community-based organizations involved in
advocacy and public education; supervision experience; BA/BS; and at
least seven years' work experience. Experience in the MHA field as a
staff member or volunteer is a big plus. Send resumes to NMHA, Attn: CF
via email: jobs@nmha.org. EOE.


Program Director,
Public Education (Youth and Families)
Manages day-to-day operations of national educational and prevention
programs that address the mental health needs of children, youth,
families and college-age adults.

Requirements: 3-5 years experience in consumer health communications,
social marketing or public relations a must. Masters degree in public
health, psychology, social work or related field preferred. Must have
thorough understanding and expertise in the field of prevention. Send
resumes to NMHA, Attn: PR via email: jobs@nmha.org. EOE.


Project Coordinator,
Affiliate Services
National mental health advocacy organization seeks a highly-organized
project coordinator with excellent customer service skills to respond to
affiliate requests, coordinate projects and meetings, maintain affiliate
information and database, coordinate communications to affiliates, and
provide general administrative support to the department. Requires
excellent communication skills and computer skills in word processing,
spreadsheets, and database maintenance. College degree preferred. Send
resume via e-mail. Attn:CF, Email: jobs@nmha.org EOE.


Internship Opportunities 
The National Mental Health Association, a nonprofit organization
addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness, is seeking
undergraduate and graduate students for its internship program. The
program is designed to provide a unique opportunity for students to gain
real-world work experience relevant to their academic and career goals.
Internships are available in various programs and departments. Such as:
Fundraising/Development, NAMHPAC, NCSTAC, Service and Policy Center,
World Federation, Communications/Media and Publications Sales. See the
internship program   section
of this web site for more details or to apply online. Other application
options include sending a resume to NMHA/JDS, 2001 N. Beauregard Street,
Alexandria, VA 22311, a fax to (703) 684-5968, or an e-mail
interns@nmha.org. No phone calls please. EOE
 

 

Vice President,
Affiliate Services
NMHA seeks a Vice President for our Affiliate Services Department, which
provides support to more than 340 state and local Mental Health
Association (MHA) affiliates nationwide. Job responsibilities include:
staff management; coordination and delivery of services, training and
technical assistance to the affiliate field; implementation of
affiliate-to-affiliate communication and support programs; strategic
planning; and facilitation of programs to better link affiliates and the
national office. Requirements include similar experience working with
community-based affiliates or chapters of a nonprofit organization;
experience working with community-based organizations involved in
advocacy and public education; supervision experience; BA/BS; and at
least seven years' work experience. Experience in the MHA field as a
staff member or volunteer is a big plus. Send resumes to NMHA, Attn: CF
via email: jobs@nmha.org. EOE.

Senior Director,
State Policy
Seeking an experienced professional for a dynamic state policy team
focusing on healthcare reform, policy research and mental health
advocacy. Ideal candidate will have expertise in Medicaid for people
with disabilities, as well as knowledge of other healthcare reform
system issues, such as Medicare and managed care. An ability to work
cooperatively with diverse groups and individuals, attention to detail,
demonstrated strong writing and verbal communication skills, a
professional demeanor and ability to handle multiple tasks
simultaneously are required. Master's degree and minimum of 7 years of
professional work experience is preferred, with at least 2 years of
demonstrated supervisory experience. Computer experience and
demonstrated ability with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Access are
required. Some travel is required. Salary is commensurate with
experience, excellent benefits. Send resume to Attn: Sr. Director, State
Policy, fax: 703-739-5917 or email: jobs@nmha.org. No calls please. EOE

Program Director,
Public Education
Manages day-to-day operations of various public education programs that
address the mental health needs of the general public and adults living
with mental illness. Develops program plans, reports, proposals and
educational materials in all media. Conducts research on relevant topic
areas. Provides technical assistance and participates in trainings for
affiliates. Plans and executes special events and other activities.
Performs other projects as needed. Utilizes culturally competent
techniques in all efforts. Masters degree in public health, psychology,
social work or related field preferred. Excellent benefits. Email resume
and two writing samples to: jobs@nmha.org; Attn: Program Director, Pub
Ed. No phone calls please. EOE

Program Director,
Public Education (Youth and Families)
Manages day-to-day operations of national educational and prevention
programs that address the mental health needs of children, youth,
families and college-age adults.
Requirements: 3-5 years experience in consumer health communications,
social marketing or public relations a must. Masters degree in public
health, psychology, social work or related field preferred. Must have
thorough understanding and expertise in the field of prevention. Send
resumes to NMHA, Attn: PR via email: jobs@nmha.org. EOE.

Internship Opportunities   -
Spring 2006
The National Mental Health Association, a nonprofit organization
addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness, is seeking
undergraduate and graduate students for its internship program. The
program is designed to provide a unique opportunity for students to gain
real-world work experience relevant to their academic and career goals.
Internships are available in various programs and departments. Such as:
Fundraising/Development, NAMHPAC, NCSTAC, Service and Policy Center,
World Federation, Communications/Media and Publications Sales. See the
internship program   section
of this web site for more details or to apply online. Other application
options include sending a resume to NMHA/JDS, 2001 N. Beauregard Street,
Alexandria, VA 22311, a fax to (703) 684-5968, or an e-mail
interns@nmha.org. No phone calls please. EOE


Mental Health Association Employment Opportunities


Non-Profit Director
Mental Health Association of Virginia
The Mental Health Association of Virginia is seeking a part-time (30
hrs/wk) Executive Director, with potential to become full-time. Primary
responsibilities include agency management, financial development,
advocacy, and public outreach. Must be highly motivated and positive,
with excellent verbal and written skills. Must demonstrate a history of
public policy work and forging partnerships. This is a high profile and
extremely rewarding position. Minimum of Bachelor's degree; Master's
degree preferred. Two years experience in non-profit administration
required. Submit cover letter and resume with salary requirements to
MHAV Personnel Committee, 530 E. Main St., Suite 707, Richmond, VA
23219. Call the MHAV office at 804-225-5591 for a full job description.

Mental Health Association of San Francisco
Development Manager
Under the direction of the Executive Director the Development Manager is
responsible for building, leading and growing the development department
and building the resources and increasing visibility of this small
fast-paced nonprofit organization through a variety of fund development
and communications strategies.
The Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHA-SF) is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to improving the mental health of residents in
the diverse communities of San Francisco through advocacy, education,
research and service. In all its programs, MHA-SF works together with
people and families challenged by mental illness and with the agencies
that serve them to promote prevention, access to services, leadership,
and independence. MHA-SF is the local affiliate of the Mental Health
Association in California and the National Mental Health Association
(www.nmha.org) TO APPLY: Mail or Fax A) cover letter explaining your
interest in the position, B) resume, C) salary history and D) short
writing sample to the attention of Development Manager Search at the
address or fax number above by Monday November 7, 2005. Incomplete
applications or applications sent by email will not be considered. The
position will remain open until filled. MHA-SF Att: Development Mgr.
Search 870 Market Street, Suite 928 San Francisco, CA 94102 FAX
415-421-2928