NIH: Molecular Epidemiology of DNA Repair Genotype, Phenotype, and Mutation in Cancer

Molecular Epidemiology of DNA Repair Genotype, Phenotype, and Mutation in Cancer

Dr. Jack Taylor

Entry ID: PD-3800

A Molecular Biology Fellowship position is available to investigate the role of human variation in DNA repair on cancer risk. Studies will examine the correlation between DNA repair phenotype, repair gene polymorphisms, and mutation frequency in preneoplastic and normal tissue. Research will focus on applying phenotypic measures of DNA repair capacity in specimens from epidemiologic studies of cancer patients and controls. A large collection of well characterized biological samples is available with detailed genotypic information.

Experience with Comet, Host Cell Reactivation, Chromosomal Break, or other measures of DNA repair is desirable. This position features opportunities for interdisciplinary training in the rapidly expanding field of molecular epidemiology. Excellent resources, equipment, supplies, and opportunities for training and development are available.

Candidates should have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, or related field. Applicant must have less than 5 years of postdoctoral research experience. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Salaries start at an annual rate of $40,900 per year (for those with less than 1 year experience), with annual increases of $1,600 per year plus health benefits.

To apply, click http://www.training.nih.gov/webforms/postdoctoral/application/AdIndex.aspx?PodAdID=PD-3800, or send your CV, cover letter including a summary of relevant experience, and the names and contact information for 3 recent references to:

Jack A. Taylor, M.D., Ph.D.
Head, Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology Section
Laboratory of Molecular Carcinogenesis
MD A3-05
NIEHS, NIH,
PO Box 12233
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709
E-mail: taylor@niehs.nih.gov
Tel: (919) 541-4631
Fax: (919) 541-2511
LMC Web site: http://dir.niehs.nih.gov/dirlmc/epidemiology.htm

Epidemiology Branch Web site: http://dir.niehs.nih.gov/direb/staff/taylor/home.htm

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