The National Human Genome Research Institute Intramural Health Disparities Postdoctoral Fellowship is intended to provide promising recent doctoral graduates the opportunity to use genetic and genomic approaches to advance the growing area of health disparities research.  Health disparities research programs involve not only basic, clinical, or behavioral research related to health disparity populations and the medically underserved, but also strive to create a diverse group of genetic and genomic scientists who engage in such research.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in NHGRI Intramural research laboratories engaged in a wide variety of genetic and genomic research.  In addition, through their faculty mentor, they will have access to NHGRI’s outstanding core facilities and the unparalleled resources of the NIH Clinical Center. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to interact with members of the newly formed NIH Intramural Center for Genomics and Health Disparities (NICGHD). Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in career development courses and activities offered through the NHGRI Intramural Training Office (ITO) and in outreach activities. Fellows will also receive funding to travel to at least one scientific meeting per year that is relevant to their area of research or that encourages increased diversity in the biomedical and health sciences.

All applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in biomedical, clinical, or behavioral research. They also must have no more than two years of relevant research experience since earning their degree.  Interested applicants may obtain additional information regarding the fellowship program and application procedure at http://genome.gov/ITO. Applications will be accepted until June 1, 2008 and will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Fellowship availability for any one training period may vary due to the availability of funds and mentors.

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs. DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups.

To apply: Apply online at: http://research.nhgri.nih.gov/apply