Short Term Professional Positions at WHO: Global Burden of Disease 2000 project WHO is looking for people with experience in descriptive epidemiology and analysis to work on the Global Burden of Disease 2000 project. This project involves systematic reviews of available data and epidemiological studies on specific diseases, development of disease models for ensuring consistency of mortality data with other epidemiological data, and the preparation of reports and publications. Several positions are likely to be available, ranging from a senior position requiring a person with considerable experience in descriptive epidemiology and analysis, who would be able to supervise other staff carrying out burden of disease analyses, to positions for people with less experience who would work as part of a team under guidance from a senior epidemiologist. Initial appointments would be for 11 months or shorter, depending on the availability of the individual. Preference will be given to applicants who have worked extensively in the field of descriptive epidemiology or disease modelling, possess good analytical and writing skills, and have had international experience. Please send curriculum vitae to Dr. Colin Mathers, mathersc@who.ch Acting Coordinator, Epidemiology and Burden of Disease World Health Organization This message from the Division of Health and Human Development, PAHO/WHO, is part of an effort to disseminate information related to Equity, Health inequality; socioeconomic inequality in health; socioeconomic health differentials. Gender, Violence, Poverty, Health Economics, Health Legislation, Ethnicity, Ethics, Information Technology and Virtual Libraries, Research & Science issues. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAHO/WHO Website: http://www.paho.org/English/HDP/equidad-list-about.htm EQUIDAD List - Archives: http://listserv.paho.org/Archives/equidad.html