Investigator Recruitment in Cancer Genetics
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Human Genome Research Institute
The Cancer Genetics Branch (CGB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute
(NHGRI) is seeking to recruit an outstanding tenure-track investigator to pursue
innovative, independent research in cancer genetics. General areas of interest include,
but are not limited to:
- Cancer Gene Discovery
- Comparative Cancer Genomics
- Genetic Epidemiology
- Molecular Profiling of Tumors
- Functional Genomics of Cancer
- Genome Instability in Cancer
- Markers for Early Detection
- Genetics of Tumor Progression
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, they will have access to NHGRI's outstanding core laboratories.
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 generous start-up funds, 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 their
proposed research, and three letters of recommendation through our online application
system, at http://research.nhgri.nih.gov/apply.
Applications will be reviewed starting November 21, 2008 and will be accepted
until the position is filled.
For more information on CGB and NHGRI's Intramural Program, please see
http://genome.gov/DIR. Specific questions regarding the recruitment may be directed to
Dr. Joan Bailey-Wilson (Search Chair) at jebw@nhgri.nih.gov or by Fax at 410.550.7513.
Questions may also be directed to Dr. Elaine Ostrander, Chief, Cancer Genetics Branch,
at eostrand@mail.nih.gov or by Fax at 301.480.0472.
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage applications from women and minorities.
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