Investigator Recuitment in Genetic Disease Research
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Human Genome Research Institute
The Genetic Disease Research Branch (GDRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) provides unparalleled opportunities for young investigators to develop world-class research programs in genetics and genomics. The Branch is pleased to announce that it is seeking to recruit a new
tenure-track investigator to pursue innovative, independent research as part of this group of highly
interactive and supportive investigators.
Current GDRB faculty members use a variety of approaches to study the regulation and function of
genes involved in normal and abnormal development, focusing on diseases in both humans and model
systems. We are seeking to recruit an individual whose research interests and approaches complement
those already found within the Branch. Specifically, the ideal candidate will have an interest in developing
a research program that integrates:
- Clinical or translational research
- Molecular and genomic approaches aimed at understanding
the mechanisms of normal development and disease
- Basic genetic or genomic research
The Branch strongly supports interdisciplinary research, with NHGRI faculty providing mentoring and
guidance to individuals interested in developing research programs involving basic, clinical, and
translational approaches.
The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of interactions with a highly collegial group of
scientists within NHGRI and on the NIH campus as a whole. In addition, the successful candidate will
have access to NHGRI's outstanding core laboratories, as well as the unparalleled resources of the NIH
Clinical Center.
Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, as well as comprehensive, advanced training
and a record of accomplishment in one of the targeted areas. This position includes a generous start-up
allowance, an ongoing commitment of research space, laboratory resources, and positions for personnel
and trainees.
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae a three-page description of proposed research, and
three letters of recommendation through our online application system, at
http://research.nhgri.nih.gov/apply.
Applications will be reviewed starting Monday, December 15, 2008 and will be accepted until
the position is filled.
For more information on GDRB and NHGRI's Intramural Program, please see Division of Intramural Research.
Specific questions regarding the recruitment may be directed to Dr. William Pavan, the Search Chair, at
bpavan@nhgri.nih.gov. Questions may also be directed to Dr. Leslie Biesecker, the GDRB Branch Chief,
at leslieb@nhgri.nih.gov.
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage applications from women and minorities.
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