National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Postdoctoral Position Available in Molecular Cancer Genetics

The Reproductive Cancer Genetics Section, Cancer Genetics Branch of the National Human Genome Research Institute is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate the molecular and genetic alterations underlying tumors originating within the human reproductive system. Our goal is to apply this knowledge to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients. Please refer to selected manuscripts by Bell DW in Science (1999;286:2528), New England Journal of Medicine (2004;350:2129), PNAS (2005;102:7665), and Nature Genetics (2005;37:1315). Successful candidates will lead projects that incorporate sophisticated technologies including array-based genomic and expression profiling, in combination with more traditional approaches to characterize DNA, RNA and proteins. Access to extensive core facilities including the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center, a genomics core facility, bioinformatics core, and transgenic mouse core, offers the trainee wide latitude in the design and pursuit of their research questions. Salary will be commensurate with research experience and is highly competitive. The Intramural Research program is located on the Bethesda campus and offers a wide array of training opportunities for scientists early in their careers. The Washington D.C. area also provides innumerable opportunities for cultural enrichment.

Candidates must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree awarded within the past 3 years, a record of peer-reviewed publications, a solid command of English with the ability to speak and write effectively, and must be self-motivated to work independently.

Applications for this position are ongoing with a rolling deadline. To apply, click on the button below, or send by mail or e-mail a CV, cover letter, a brief statement of research interests, and the names and telephone numbers of three references to:

Daphne W. Bell, Ph.D.
NHGRI/NIH
50 South Drive
Building 50, Room 5339
Bethesda, MD 20892-8002
E-mail: belldaph@mail.nih.gov

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