Resume

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the specialized cancer research Agency of the World Health Organization (WHO). Situated in Lyon, France, IARC has both epidemiology and laboratory Groups, allowing it to fulfil its mission: to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, to elucidate the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer prevention and control.

The major areas of activity are focused on:

- understanding cancer etiology (including infections, nutrition, lifestyle, environment, radiation, and genetics)

- developing strategies for cancer prevention (primary prevention, screening, and implementation research)

- elucidating the underlying mechanisms of carcinogenesis through studies of molecular and cell biology, molecular genetics, epigenetics, and molecular pathology.

The Agency also has strong programmes dedicated to describing the global cancer burden, and to the evaluation of carcinogenicity, through its Monographs Programme.

There is an emphasis on interdisciplinary work in the Agency’s research activities, as well as a focus on biostatistics, bioinformatics, and related methodological developments.

Requirements

This Award is for a qualified and experienced senior investigator with recent publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Applicants must belong to the staff of a university or a research institution, and should provide written assurance of a position there at the end of the Award period.

Candidates are requested to contact the relevant Scientific Groups in order to set up a collaborative project.

Funding

The annual remuneration will be 48 000 Euros, pro-rata, according to length of stay.

The cost of travel for the Senior Visiting Scientist, and in certain circumstances for dependants, will be met, and health insurance covered.

Duration

Betwwen 6 and 12 months

The Award should be taken up no later than 30 November of the selection year (2019).

How to apply

Applicants should submit their proposals through the online application form at:

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4560243/2018-09-IARC-Senior-Visiting-Scientist-Award-Application-form

In case of interest, please contact with FSJD Research's Department no later than November 23rd.