ORISE FELLOWSHIP AT FDA OFFICE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH

The FDA Office of Women’s Health (OWH),  Scientific Engagement and Medical Initiatives is accepting applications for a one-year ORISE fellowship beginning April 2016.

FDA OWH Mission:

n Protect and advance the health of women through policy, science, and outreach

n Advocate for inclusion of women in clinical trials and analysis of sex/gender effects

n Increase scientific knowledge through advanced professional training/education in

   subpopulation analysis

Duties:

OWH does the following activities:

n Monitors progress of women's health initiatives

n Promotes an integrative and interactive approach across all the organizational components of the FDA

n Forms partnerships with government and non-government entities to support OWH Research & Development Science Program

n Addresses gaps in current scientific knowledge regarding the biology of sex/gender differences

n Encourages and supports new directions in research

n Sets new standards of excellence in women's health

You can obtain additional information from: http://www.fda.gov/ScienceResearch/SpecialTopics/WomensHealthResearch/default.htm

Qualifications:

MS/MPH degree in biological sciences with strong data analysis and writing skills.

Please send your resume by e-mail to: Michael.Catron@fda.hhs.gov

Michael Catron

FDA Office of Women’s Health

10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002