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| Research Resources Branch NIA Intramural Research Program Announcement No. NIA-IRP-08-07 Duty Station: Baltimore | |
| Staff Scientist, Facility Head: The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is recruiting for a Staff Scientist-Facility Head for the NIA IRP Confocal Imaging Facility. This facility serves the NIA Intramural Research Program (IRP) supporting the Laboratories of the IRP engaged in ongoing studies of the fundamental basis of aging and age-related diseases. This program involves extensive collaboration with intramural scientists at different levels of expertise as well as collaboration with different academic institutions. | |
| This Staff Scientist will organize and manage a central facility for cellular and pathological imaging. Experience in the following imaging systems is required: (a) Zeiss LSM 510 Meta Confocal System; (b) Zeiss LSM 410 Confocal System, and (c) Zeiss Axioskop fluorescent microscope with MCID/QImage and Metamorph/CoolSnap imaging and analysis systems. The CIF is a multifaceted core facility with technical capabilities that includes (a) Confocal fluorescent microscopy of immunochemically stained cells and tissues, including co-localization, intracellular and intranuclear protein trafficking, sub-cellular localization; (b) DNA damage and repair mechanism research by use of continuous scanning UV laser to cause specific sub-micron UV damage to live cell DNA; (c) Volumetric (3D) reconstruction of intracellular protein distribution in cells and interactions by use of confocal and deconvolution techniques; (d) Time-lapse, FRAP and Ratiometric analysis on live cells using confocal microscopy; (e) Structural and functional analysis of multi-component protein complexes using biochemical and imaging techniques. | |
| The successful individual must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have experience in confocal microscopy as well as significant experience in managing a confocal imaging facility. Demonstrated experience in collaborative research and a strong publication record is necessary. | |
| Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments. The salary range for a Staff Scientist is $83,000 - $166,430. A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation, etc.) is available. | |
| Additional information regarding the NIA, IRP and the RRB are available at the following websites: http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov and http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov/branches/rrb/rrb.htm. | |
| To apply: Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation to: Peggy Grothe, Intramural Program Specialist; Office of the Scientific Director (Box 09); Vacancy # NIA-IRP-08-07, National Institute on Aging, 251 Bayview Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21224-6825. Applications must be received before August 31, 2008. If additional information is needed, please call 410-558-8012, or email: grothep@grc.nia.nih.gov | |
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