NCI/NIH: Tenure-Track Investigators, Human Genetics Program, Clinical Genetics Branch, NCI Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics

TENURED/TENURE-TRACK INVESTIGATOR POSITIONS
Job Code: 0000056341 POSTED: Nov 13
Salary: Open Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Employer: National Institutes of Health Position Type: Faculty/Research
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Description
In the NCI Human Genetics Program. The Clinical Genetics Branch (CGB) NCI Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), seeks two enthusiastic, innovative scientific investigators with post-doctoral expertise and experience in human cancer genetics. Doctoral degree mandatory; if clinically-trained, experience or training in oncology or genetics, is required. PhD-prepared candidates should be trained in epidemiology, statistics, genetics, or behavioral science. Scientists with expertise in clinical research, oncology, genetics, hereditary cancer syndromes, pharmacogenetics, cancer prevention, epidemiology, and/or behavioral/psychosocial research are encouraged to apply. The Branch's mission: develop evidence-based strategies to improve quality of life and survival of persons at increased genetic risk of cancer. The Human Genetics Program includes 10 tenured, five tenure-track, and seven staff clinician investigators, plus numerous post-doctoral scientists and fellows. Salary and benefit packages are commensurate with experience. Candidates may qualify for a Tuition Reimbursement Program. Appropriate space, resources will be provided. Please send: cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief summary of research interests, experience and future plans, copies of three publications, and three letters of reference to: Ms. Judy Schwadron, DCEG, NCI, 6120 Executive Boulevard, Room EPS 8073, Bethesda, MD 20852. Applications received by February 1, 2009 will be considered for a first round of interviews; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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