Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
The Molecular Physiology and Therapeutics Branch, Division of Intramural Research (DIR), NIDCR, invites applications for an Assistant Clinical Investigator (Instructor/Assistant Professor Equivalent) position. The selected individual will provide experience and expertise to expand our ongoing translational research activities in biomarker discovery and interventional studies in salivary gland dysfunction. The incumbent will develop a translational research program, including a basic research component to identify and validate novel biomarkers for salivary gland diseases as well as a clinical research component to use these markers in the study of the pathogenesis of these conditions. The Molecular Physiology and Therapeutics Branch (MPTB) in NIDCR performs clinical and basic investigations of salivary glands in health and disease, including Sjögren’s Syndrome and radiation induced salivary gland damage. Clinical studies include long-term natural history studies in Sjögren’s Syndrome on the interaction between chronic inflammation and salivary gland dysfunction and therapeutic protocols both for Sjögren’s Syndrome and radiation induced salivary gland dysfunction.
We are seeking a person who possesses a DDS/DMD with a license to practice dentistry in the US. The individual must have in depth knowledge of oral pathology and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of salivary gland diseases and experience in molecular biology, including high throughput gene expression assays on clinical samples, including microRNA profiling. The selected person will be expected to complement the ongoing research within the Branch and integrate with the NIDCR salivary gland research initiative, which includes efforts on pathophysiology of salivary glands and novel therapies, stem cell biology, and salivary gland morphogenesis. Salary is commensurate with experience with initial appointment for three years.
Applicants should submit the following: current curriculum vitae with complete bibliography; names and addresses of three references; statement of research interests; and summary of proposed research plan. Applications must be received by February 28, 2009 and sent to: Ms. Tamica Wilkerson, NIDCR, 30 Center Drive, Bldg 30, Room 5A503, Bethesda, MD 20892-4326; e-mail: wilkerst@nidcr.nih.gov. Fax: 301-480-5353.
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