Student Researcher Positions at in the RERF Department of Statistics

The Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) is a bi-national foundation supported by the governments of the Japan Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare (MHLW) and the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and is a global leader in the study of long-term effects of radiation exposure on human health and its interactions with genes, lifestyle, and environment. RERF and its predecessor, the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission, have studied the health of Japanese atomic bombing survivors since 1947.

The RERF Department of Statistics is recruiting for student researchers to assist senior researchers in the Department in the application of or development of statistical methods in the realm of biomedical and epidemiological research that is relevant to RERF’s research mission.

Interested post-graduate students with a master’s in statistics, biostatistics or related programs at Japanese universities who have completed at least one-year of post-graduate classroom training in these fields are invited to apply. The student will be employed as a student researcher during which time the student researcher will assist in the completion of methodologic or analytic research projects in collaboration with RERF researchers and under the supervision of a senior scientist in the RERF Department of Statistics. The duration of the appointment will be determined based on the student’s availability and level of training and the needs of the specific project being considered.

Students who are interested in applying for this program should provide a cover letter, in Japanese or English, describing their academic interests, their current degree program, and their anticipated degree completion date. Please also attach a resume that details educational history, any work experience, and any other relevant details. Under separate cover, a faculty member from the student’s department should provide a letter of support for the student to participate in this program.

　

Please address these to:
* Richard Sposto, PhD, Chief, RERF Department of Statistics (rsposto@rerf.or.jp)
* Munechika Misumi, PhD, Assistant Chief, RERF Department of Statistics (misumi@rerf.or.jp)

　

International Post-Doctoral fellowships in the RERF Department of Statistics

The International Post-Doctoral Fellowships in the RERF Department of Statistics is looking for post-doctoral researchers in the areas of statistics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, genetic epidemiology, or related fields who are interested in pursuing methodological research in areas relevant to the study of the health effects of ionizing radiation. Candidates must be a citizen of a country with diplomatic relations with Japan. Japanese citizens and permanent residents of Japan are not eligible. Multiple deadlines, check here for further details.