One intramural tenured/tenure-track clinical investigator position is available immediately in the Clinical Genetics Branch (CGB), Human Genetics Program, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for a scientific investigator with post-doctoral expertise and experience in various aspects of human cancer genetics. Candidates must have a doctoral degree; if clinically-trained, experience or training in oncology or genetics, is required. PhD-prepared candidates should be trained in epidemiology, statistics or genetics. Programmatic needs are broad; scientists with expertise in clinical research, oncology, genetics, hereditary cancer syndromes, pharmacogenetics, cancer prevention, epidemiology and/or behavioral/psychosocial research are encouraged to apply. Current CGB protocols target families at increased genetic risk of breast, ovarian, testicular and bladder cancer, families with inherited bone marrow failure syndromes (e.g. Fanconi anemia, dyskeratosis congenita, etc), pharmacogenetic studies of outcomes among patients exposed to cancer therapy, and the role of telomere genes in cancer susceptibility. The Branch’s mission: develop evidence-based strategies aimed at improving the quality of life and survival of persons at increased genetic risk of malignancy.
The successful candidate will develop independent research programs, and join ongoing studies, focused on human cancer genetics. The candidate must be sufficiently experienced to function independently, both in the development of their own research efforts, and in the mentoring and supervision of junior staff and trainees.
The Human Genetics Program currently includes 7 Tenured, 4 Tenure-Track, 1 Expert and 4 Staff Clinician investigators, plus numerous post-doctoral scientists and fellows. The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics research portfolio includes biostatistics, and environmental, hormonal, radiation, occupational, nutritional and viral epidemiology. Molecular and biochemical epidemiologic research strategies are an integral component of most Division studies. Collaboration among all Division scientists is strongly encouraged.
Salary & benefit packages commensurate with experience are available. Candidates may be eligible for a Tuition Reimbursement Program. Appropriate space and resources will be provided. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief summary of research interests, experience and future plans, copies of three publications and three letters of reference to:
Ms. Judy Schwadron
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, NCI
6120 Executive Boulevard, Room EPS 8073
Bethesda, MD 20852
Candidates should submit applications by September 30, 2007; however, the search will continue until a qualified applicant is found.
The Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health are Equal Opportunity Employer.
