Two positions are available: One senior and one junior non-FTE postdoctoral positions are available starting January 1, 2009. Salary and benefits are extremely competitive and commensurate with qualifications. These positions are open to candidates regardless of citizenship.

A) An exceptionally talented and motivated senior postdoctoral candidate is sought to work on CenH3 nucleosome and changes during the cell cycle, focusing on changes at G2/M and functional aspects of CenH3 nucleosome within the mitotic chromosome. Requirements: Ph.D. awarded from a U.S. or equivalent academic institution no later than 2005, 2-5 years of postdoctoral experience in a chromatin-based or related laboratory setting, 5 or more research publications in peer-reviewed journals. Research skill set is expected to be excellent in biochemical assays. Preferred skills: microscopy using EM/AFM and/or experience with ultra-centrifugation and sedimentation analysis.

B) An exceptionally motivated and creative junior postdoctoral candidate is sought to work on mis-regulation of CenH3 expression, assembly and disassembly kinetics, and effects on centromere function in vivo. Requirements: Ph.D. awarded from a U.S or equivalent academic institution no earlier than 2005, research experience in a chromatin-based or related laboratory setting, 2 or more research publications (at least one first author publication) in peer-reviewed journals. Research skill set is expected to be excellent in genetics and microscopy based methodologies and/or biochemical assays.

More information about our research and publications can be found at http://rex.nci.nih.gov/RESEARCH/basic/lrbge/CSEM.html and http://ccr.cancer.gov/staff/staff.asp?Name=ydalal.

Interested candidates should click on the button below or contact Dr. Dalal electronically (dalaly@mail.nih.gov) for more information, provide a detailed CV, pdf copies of representative publications, and a short summary of research expertise and interests. In addition, please have 3-5 references write to Dr. Dalal (dalaly@mail.nih.gov) in support of your candidacy. Applications will be reviewed starting October 31st, 2008 and positions will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

This position is subject to a background investigation.


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