Scientist

Overview

The incumbent is responsible for conducting international research using core indicators of cancer surveillance, including cancer survival and outcome. This position is critical to develop relevant global indicators and related research activities at IARC.

Tasks Summary

• Adapt and develop new statistical methodologies applied to the multi-disciplinary field of descriptive cancer epidemiology.
• Conduct epidemiological research projects including the analyses of core cancer indicators such as cancer survival.
• Contribute to the development of international inter-disciplinary research projects on cancer outcome and survival.
• Contribute to the analysis of global cancer data to inform cancer prevention.
• Supervise and train the relevant technical staff and fellows in the Branch.
• Write and disseminate scientific manuscripts and reviews describing the results of studies and prepare technical and scientific reports.
• Contribute to writing grants with a view to attracting research funding from competitive sources.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Experience Requirements

At least two years' professional experience in cancer epidemiology and/or survival analysis.

Qualification Requirements

PhD in epidemiology or biostatistics or in a similar field of research.

Other Details

Languages Required: Expert knowledge of English is essential.

Languages Preferred: Working knowledge of French or another UN language.

Contract Duration: 1 year renewable subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the post

Work Modality:

Remuneration: Annual base salary starting at USD 56,046 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2,578 per month for the duty station indicated above (subject to change). Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.