The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) and North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis (NARCOMS) are pleased to announce a funding opportunity for a one year research fellowship.
Purpose:
1. To expedite and enhance the process of analyzing North American Research Committee on Multiple Sclerosis (NARCOMS) registry data and publishing the results in peer
-reviewed journals.
2. To increase contributions to the knowledge base of MS research in applicable areas, such as
epidemiology, patient reported outcomes and healthcare utilization.
3. To encourage specialization in MS among clinical researchers and postdoctoral fellows.
Terms of the Award:
$80,000 annually+ fringe benefits+$ 2,000 travel/conference allocation. No indirect costs are supported by this award. 12 month term, with full effort expected to be devoted to NARCOMS Fellowship. Half of the effort to be devoted to independent research led by the fellow using NARCOMS data, and the other half allocated to support of
ongoing NARCOMS research projects as directed by the NARCOMS leadership. Research focus to be aligned with the candidate's expertise and interest and the NARCOMS mission, subject to NARCOMS Executive Committee approval.
Requirements:
PhD or similar degree in Epidemiology or Biostatistics
Experience in MS research preferred (not required)
Demonstrated ability for independent research, including statistical analysis, manuscript writing and publishing
Application Process:
Cover letter indicating background, research interests and experience, and reasons for applying
A research proposal (Specific Aims, hypothesis and approach) using NARCOMS registry data. The proposal should not exceed 3 pages in length.
CV including a list of recent publications and presentations
Three (3) letters of recommendation
Pre-application inquiries are encouraged to ensure alignment of applicant and research
proposal with NARCOMS goals and available data,
Send inquiries to
MSregistry@narcoms.org . If utilized, pre-application inquiries must be received by Monday, September 3rd, 2018 Full application due Monday, September 17th, 2018 by 6 pm CT.
Phone interviews for selected candidates to be conducted in October, 2018 - Final decision to be communicated by Monday, November 5th, 2018, Preferred start date July 1st, 2019
A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of the application materials.
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Gary Cutter
Professor of Biostatistics
University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Biostatistics
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