National Hispanic Science Network 13th Annual International Conference "Shared Challenges and Opportunities for Achieving Health Equity with Ethnically Diverse Populations" October 9 - October 11, 2013 Hyatt Bethesda, Bethesda, Maryland The National Hispanic Science Network’s Thirteenth Annual International Conference will take place Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - Friday, October 11, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda in Bethesda, Maryland. The theme of the conference will be "Shared Challenges and Opportunities for Achieving Health Equity with Ethnically Diverse Populations"  and will be led by Co-Chairs Dr. Guillermo Prado, Dr. Yonette Thomas and Dr. Patricia Molina. Registration is now available for the National Hispanic Science Network’s Thirteenth Annual International Conference. Early bird rates are available until July 15th.

Assistant Dean & Director of Radiation Safety Openings at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. For more information regarding the Assistant Dean position, please click here. For more information regarding the Director of Radiation Safety, please click here.

Travel Awards for Closing the Gap; Advancing Health Equity in HIV Through Community-Based Research

Five (5) travel awards of $350.00 each to recent post-docs or early career faculty and eight (8) travel awards of $400.00 each to recent post-docs or early career faculty participating in NIMH R25 Research Education programs are available for the July 8, 2013, conference in New Haven, CT, Closing the Gap; Advancing Health Equity in HIV Through Community-Based Research . For the travel award request form and for more information about the session, please click here.

VA-funded Interprofessional Advanced Fellowship in Addiction Treatment

VA San Diego Healthcare System's two-year advanced fellowship will recruit physicians and clinical/counseling psychologists. The plan is to recruit one board eligible or board certified physician and one clinical/counseling psychologist each year, with our first class starting September 1, 2013. Advanced Fellows must demonstrate interest in pursuing VA careers with addiction treatment as a significant focus. Fellows will spend at least 75 percent of their time in educational experiences and clinical research in addiction treatment. No more than 25% of fellow effort shall be for non-educational clinical service. Application: Please submit a letter of interest (maximum 2 pages), CV, and the names of three references. The letter of interest should include: a brief summary of educational, clinical and research experiences relevant to addictions and a statement of career goals, including research mentor(s) with whom you might be interested in working. Materials should be submitted by email to vafellowship@ucsd.edu.

Open Faculty Positions at the Center for AIDS Intervention Research (CAIR)

The Center for AIDS Intervention Research (CAIR) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee has initiated a recruitment for two faculty investigators in the HIV prevention research arena.  For more information, click here.

Senior Level Executive Open Position with NDRI

NDRI seeks a senior level executive with the vision, leadership and management skills to take a cutting-edge research, training, and technical assistance organization to the next level of its growth by increasing its grant portfolio, its visibility to the public, and its fund development. The Executive Director/CEO will report to the Board of Directors. For more information, click here.

Faculty Loan Repayment Program Application Cycle Now Open

The Faculty Loan Repayment Program application cycle has opened and will close on June 27, 2013.  The Faculty Loan Repayment Program provides a lump sum, up to a maximum of $40,000, for a two year service commitment.  Applications are due by 7:30 pm ET on June 27, 2013. For more information, click here.

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Center for Equity Promotion, College of Education

CEQP is accepting applications to a one-year post-doctoral training program under the direction of Dr. Charles Martinez, Jr., leading experts in the field of culturally-competent research with diverse communities. For more information, click here.

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International Funding Opportunities

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NHSN Steering Committee member, Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, M.D., Ph.D., receives UC Davis award.

Congratulations to Dr. Aguilar-Gaxiola who received the Chancellor's Achievement Award for Diversity and Community, for his contributions in enhancing inclusiveness and diversity within the campus.