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Research and Clinical Fellowships in the Imaging Sciences Program

The Imaging Sciences Training Program (ISTP), at the National Institutes of Health jointly sponsored by the Radiology and Imaging Sciences (RAD) in the Clinical Center and the Intramural Research Program of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) is accepting applications for one to two-year fellowship positions beginning in July 2009 and July 2010. This program provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who plan a research career in imaging and biomedical sciences.

This ISTP provides opportunities in clinical, translational and basic imaging research available in the Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography, Interventional Radiology Laboratory and Molecular and Cellular Imaging. The program spans research in all aspects of clinical and basic imaging sciences. Applicants can choose to work in research areas including: neuroimaging, interventional, oncological, vascular, metabolic imaging and computer-aided diagnosis using various imaging techniques. There are bench-to-bedside research opportunities in MRI/MRS, MR microscopy, PET radiochemistry, contrast agent development, cellular and molecular imaging, high intensity focused ultrasound, and targeted drug delivery, and innovative image processing and visualization algorithms. Qualified applicants will also be able to have clinical exposure to a unique research patient population found at the NIH. Fellows in the ISTP will have access to state-of-the-art imaging and computer facilities dedicated to research found in the Clinical Center, In Vivo NMR Research Center, and various basic science laboratories. Collaboration with imaging scientists on the NIH campus will be encouraged.

Applicants should hold the MD, MD/PhD or PhD degree and should have completed training in radiology, nuclear medicine, biomedical engineering or related area of the imaging sciences. Applications from individuals currently in U.S. residency programs may also be considered for research fellowship positions. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required for this full-time equivalent appointment. Salary will vary depending upon qualifications including number of years of post-residency or graduate training. NIH also provides a generous benefit package. Qualified applicants may also be eligible for the NIH Student Loan Repayment program.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, at least three letters of reference and a preliminary statement concerning their area of research interest to:
Dr. Joseph A. Frank
c/o Ms. Sondra Roberts-Jackson
Laboratory of Diagnostic Radiology Research
Building 10 Room B1N256
10 Center Drive MSC 1074
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-1074
or send via e-mail to robertsjacksons@cc.nih.gov.

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