Behavioral Scientist/Epidemiologist

 The Prevention Development and Evaluation Branch (PDEB) in the Division of Violence Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking candidates for a Social/Behavioral/Health Scientist or Epidemiologist position. The Division supports intramural and extramural violence prevention research projects. Efforts include the prevention of youth violence, child maltreatment, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and suicide. Individuals with research interests or experience in youth violence and community violence are preferred. Responsibilities focus on the development, implementation, and evaluation of violence prevention strategies, programs, and policies through independent and collaborative research. The scientist also provides consultation to grantees and other researchers with a focus on the primary prevention of violence. PhD or other terminal degree in psychology, sociology, criminology, or related field required. Competitive salary and benefits. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, statement of interest, and curriculum vitae to April Vance either by email (AVance@cdc.gov) or by mail to: Division of Violence Prevention, MS F-63, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta, GA 30341. Applicants invited to in-person interviews will be required to give a presentation. Applications received by September 26, 2008 will receive full consideration.