The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the specialized cancer Agency of the World Health Organization (WHO). Situated in Lyon, France, the IARC houses 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 control. The Agency is offering the exciting opportunity of an IARC Senior Visiting Scientist Award. This Award is for a qualified and experienced senior investigator with recent publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals who wishes to spend from six to twelve months at the IARC working on a collaborative project in a research area related to the Agency's programmes. The major areas of activity are focused on understanding cancer etiology (including infections, nutrition, lifestyle, environment, radiation, genetics), developing strategies for cancer prevention (primary prevention, screening) and 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. Candidates are requested to contact the relevant Scientific Groups in order to set up a collaborative project. For details on scientific programmes and research groups please consult the IARC Web site: http://www.iarc.fr, or contact the IARC at the address below. Applicants must belong to the staff of a university or a research institution and should provide written assurance of a post to return to at the end of the period of award. Deadline for receipt of applications is: 30 November 2010. Candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of April 2011. There will be an annual remuneration of up to US$80,000-, which will take into account the on-going salary of the visiting scientist plus the cost of travel. The Award should be taken up no later than 30 November 2011. Applications can be downloaded in either PDF (requires the free Acrobat Reader Plug-in) or Word6 Format. (vsaApplication.pdf or vsaApplication.doc) Fellowship application forms and more detailed information are available from: Fellowship Programme INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER 150 cours Albert-Thomas, 69372 Lyon Cedex 08, France Tel: +33 (0)472 73 84 48; Fax: +33 (0)472 73 80 80;E-mail: fel@iarc.fr Internet: http://www.iarc.fr More than just a course - an opportunity to exchange ideas and practice and create an International network. Previous trainees still talk about it! Every year the EACS runs an intensive 3 day course in Antiretroviral Therapy and Comprehensive Care for people living with HIV/AIDS, focused on the clinical management of HIV, in Montpellier (South of France). Aimed at experienced practitioners this course is facilitated by a faculty of professors from throughout Europe. The teaching is divided between plenary sessions and interactive workshops. Its location in Europe's oldest medical faculty ensures a didactic atmosphere and Montpellier's location in the Midi means that after the hard work the students can relax in the Mediterranean sunshine. The course is open to a maximum of 60 participants with a limited number of scholarships available to those from developing countries. In 2009 61 participants took part from 34 countries. Recruitment for the 8th Advanced HIV Course – September 8-10, 2010 is now open. Please click CLICK HERE and complete your application. For further information please contact: sylvie.chatelin@europeanaidsclinicalsociety.org Deadline to apply: February 15, 2010 Permalink: http://www.europeanaidsclinicalsociety.org/advhivcourse.asp |