Employment Opportunities

Genia’s mission is to make genetic information universally available. Our proprietary integrated circuits and NanoTag chemistry enable massively parallel single-molecule DNA sequencing. This versatile nanopore-based platform allows for single molecule, electrical, real-time analysis without the need for complicated optics, labels or amplification. By developing a true integrated circuit on standard semiconductor technology, Genia’s platform enables the use of molecular diagnostics in everyday clinical care. Genia Technologies was founded in March of 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Genia was acquired by Roche in June of 2014.

At Genia, we are developing a novel polymerase for a nano pore sequencing system designed and built in-house from the ground up. As a Principal Scientist, you will be performing experiments and analysis to drive development of our polymerase towards better sequencing performance. The successful candidate must be excited about single molecule enzyme kinetics and learning new concepts from chemistry, physics, algorithm development and electrical engineering and applying them to an interdisciplinary project. The majority of your time will be spent aggregating, analyzing and summarizing the output of DNA sequencing experiments.

Responsibilities Include:
Design; analysis of single molecule experiments utilizing Genia’s proprietary sequencing platform to answer polymerase related questions that affect accuracy and sequencing rate
Working alongside research assistants and other groups to troubleshoot experiments and their associated analyses
Using command line tools to perform data conversion and analysis
Quickly writing scripts to automate routine analysis tasks
Creating insightful, simple graphics to represent complex trends
Skills
Must have scientific programming experience (Matlab, R, Python, etc)
Experience with enzymology or enzyme engineering projects is a strong plus
Experience managing junior staff is a plus
Need to be comfortable working in a Unix environment
Background
MS or PhD in biochemistry, biophysics or bioinformatics
2-5 years of industry experience
Experience working on a long-term, lab-based project (academic experience acceptable)

The Physics Department at NC State has just announced an opening for an endowed faculty position at either the associate or full level. (The other science departments, including math and statistics, have positions as well — this is a new initiative across the College of Sciences: http://sciences.ncsu.edu/)

The Physics Department at North Carolina State University invites applicants for an Endowed, Tenured Professorship in Physics. We are seeking exceptionally well-qualified, world-renowned individuals with research interests compatible with those in the department. All areas of computational, theoretical, and experimental physics will be considered. Candidates must have a PhD in the physical sciences, and qualifications for appointment as a tenured associate or full professor. The successful applicant must have an internationally recognized research program, demonstrated ability to attract external funding, a strong record of mentoring PhD students and post-docs, and a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department of physics has strong research programs ranging from basic to applied; from the nano scale to the cosmic scale; from table-top experiments to monumental team efforts; and from pure theory to concrete experiment. Additional information about the department can be found at https://www.physics.ncsu.edu/.

To submit your application and materials, go to and https://jobs.ncsu.edu and designate position number 00104147. For consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, cv, research statement and teaching statement. Please have at least three letters of recommendation sent by e-mail to physicsjobs@ncsu.edu.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. In addition, NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148. We welcome the opportunity to work with candidates to identify suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners.

PS: To toot the NCSU Physics horn:
* We have 8 women on the physics faculty, with one more joining in 2017, and we’re 50% of the soft/bio faculty!
* NC State is a research “rising star”, according to Nature:

The Department of Chemistry at Emory University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Specifically we seek candidates with research interests in Catalysis and/or Drug Discovery.

The appointee will be expected to establish a vigorous original research program, teach both graduate and undergraduate courses in the Department of Chemistry, and participate in faculty governance of the department and university.

Selection will be based on the applicants record of accomplishment and potential for outstanding future contributions in research and education. The appointee will join the department during an exciting period as we grow into 70,000 sq. ft. of new space and rethink how we foster excellence in both the classroom and laboratory.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of research interests, specific research plans, teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation.

Application review will begin on October 1; to ensure full consideration all materials should be received by this date.

The Department of Chemistry at Skidmore College invites applications from qualified individuals at any rank for a tenure-track position in biochemistry to begin Fall 2017. Skidmore is a highly selective, nationally-ranked liberal arts college located in Saratoga Springs, New York with a student population of 2,400, 22% of whom are domestic students of color and 11% are from outside the United States. The College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the growing diversity and excellence of the academic community through their inclusive teaching, scholarship, and service. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates. Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring, and advising a diverse population of students is essential.

A Ph.D. in biochemistry or closely related field is required and post-doctoral experience is beneficial, although not required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach general chemistry and biochemistry courses, including laboratories, in our ACS certified chemistry program, contribute every few years to the College’s interdisciplinary first-year seminar program (topic open), and develop a vibrant research program with undergraduate collaborators. The average teaching load is nine contact hours per semester. Start-up funds for research will be available. Skidmore offers support for faculty development in many ways, including pre-tenure sabbaticals and internal grants for collaborative research with undergraduates. Additional responsibilities include advising students and service activities at the College.

We encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse student populations who can contribute to the growing excellence of the inclusive academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Successful applicants should highlight any specific knowledge, skills, experiences, and or abilities related to building an inclusive educational environment in their application materials.

Review of applications will begin on October 7, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.

A complete application includes the following materials: (1) a cover letter that includes how you will effectively engage with a diverse student population in teaching, research, and or service; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research plans including the role of undergraduates in the project(s), potential journals to publish the work in and conferences to present at, and potential external sources of funding; (4) a list of major equipment needs (upload under “other”); (5) a statement of teaching philosophy that explains how you will effectively engage students in the classroom and laboratory, informed by your teaching experience and or training, as well as denotes courses you are interested in teaching; (6) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts scanned into one pdf file. Additionally, the application system will prompt you to submit a three email addresses for letters of recommendation. All referees will be emailed once you’ve completed the application process. If possible, please use personal email addresses for your referee’s to ensure delivery of the automated email.

Interfolio Users: visit the link below for instructions to acquire email addresses from Interfoilio to enter into our application system for your recommenders. http://help.interfolio.com/entries/24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System

This system can support Word and PDF file attachments up to 1.9MB. All “required” documents must be attached through the online application system to complete the application process. If you have questions please contact Clarissa Sawyer, Employment Coordinator in Human Resources at: csawyer@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5802

The Department of Geosciences invites applications for a tenure track position in solid earth geosciences at the level of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2017. We seek candidates who will contribute to our ongoing efforts to engage and support students from diverse backgrounds. The Department seeks a candidate with strong teaching skills who will build and maintain an active research program with undergraduate students. The candidate’s field of expertise will focus on solid earth processes and deep time, and should be distinct from existing departmental strengths in surface processes, hydrology, climatology, and oceanography. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses that support the mission of the department, and will also contribute to teaching the College’s interdisciplinary, open-topic seminar courses for first year students. Nearby field opportunities include the Appalachian Basin and Mesozoic rift basins, Adirondack Highlands, and Taconic Mountains.
The College offers start-up funds, pre-tenure sabbaticals, and internal grants. Skidmore College is a liberal arts institution located in upstate New York with approximately 200 full-time faculty and 2,400 students, of whom 22% are domestic students of color, 14% are first-generation college students, and 11% are from outside the United States. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and individuals who will contribute to an increasingly diverse campus community.

o be considered for this position, please complete an online faculty profile and attach the following documents: cv, a statement of teaching interests, experience, and methods (1-2 pages); a statement of research interests and plans, including the role of undergraduates (1-2 pages); a statement describing how the candidate will contribute to making the Department and College welcoming to students of diverse backgrounds (up to 1 page). In addition, the application system will prompt you to submit three email addresses for letters of recommendation. All recommenders will be emailed once you’ve completed the application process. Review of applications will begin on Oct. 17th. Recommendation letters are strongly preferred by Oct. 15th, but will be accepted until October 23rd.

Interfolio Users: visit the link below for instructions to acquire email addresses from Interfolio to enter into our application system for your recommenders. http://help.interfolio.com/entries/24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System

This system can support Word and Pdf file up to 1.9MB. All “required” documents must be attached through the online application system to complete the application process. If you have questions please contact Clarissa Sawyer, Employment Coordinator in Human Resources at: csawyer@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5802

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The Division of Intramural Research (DIR), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH is seeking an outstanding tenure-track or tenure-eligible investigator to initiate and direct an independent research program in basic science on the NIH campus in Bethesda. This position is equivalent to Assistant Professor or Associate/Full Professor level (with the possibility of tenure at appointment) depending on qualifications and experience. We are specifically seeking applicants for the technical development and applications of Cryo-Electron Microscopy.

The DIR environment provides the opportunity to perform creative and innovative science. The existing faculty is an outstanding group of internationally recognized biomedical researchers covering a wide range of basic and clinical research topics ranging from biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, cell biology, developmental biology to genetics, neuroscience, stem cell biology, and virology. More detailed information about the Principal investigators at NHLBI DIR may be found at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/research/intramural/researchers/pi.

In addition to the current cryo-EM infrastructure (A new FEI Titan Krios with an energy filter and Gatan K2 direct detector), the institute is committed to invest in new instrumentation, long-term operating costs and support personnel to create a state-of-the-art cryo-EM facility. A generous start-up package as well as a fully funded operating and personnel budget for the full duration of the appointment will be offered. In addition, the investigator will have access to many outstanding research core facilities including optical and electron microscopy, biophysics, proteomics, DNA sequencing and genomics, transgenic, bioinformatics, flow cytometry, and pathology. More detailed information may be found at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/research/intramural/researchers/core. These resources provide a unique research atmosphere unconstrained by traditional support systems at academic or private research institutions.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) with significant experience in many aspects of cryo-electron microscopy and a record of scientific productivity as evidenced by citable publications. Excellent collaborative history is a plus. Salary and appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. More detailed information about the NHLBI DIR may be found at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/research/intramural/. Appointees may be US citizens, resident aliens, or non-resident aliens with or eligible to obtain a valid employment authorized visa. Applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, brief statement of research interests and provide a list of three references in PDF or MS Word format only (no paper applications will be accepted) to: Robert S. Balaban, Ph.D. Scientific Director; c/o Dan Fogarty; IAMB, DIR, NHLBI; 3 Center Drive, Room 3W13; Bethesda, MD 20892; ornhlbi_recruit@mail.nih.gov. The review of applications will begin on or around November 14, 2016. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

NIH-wide
(deadline: September 30)

The National Institutes of Health, the U.S. government’s premier biomedical and behavioral research enterprise and a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is pleased to announce its eighth annual call for “NIH Earl Stadtman Investigators,” a broad recruitment of tenure-track investigators (assistant professor equivalent) for the NIH intramural research program.

Come join the team whose hallmarks are stable funding, intellectual freedom, shared resources, and access to a wide range of scientific expertise. A fantastic array of scientists already has been hired through the “Stadtman” recruitment in the last seven years.

A variety of basic and translational/clinical positions are available, with areas of active recruitment including (but not limited to): Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Cell Metabolism, Chemical Biology, Chromosome Biology, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics (including natural language processing and text mining), Developmental Biology, Epidemiology, Genetics, Genomics, Health Disparities, Hearing & Balance, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Molecular Pharmacology, Neurodevelopment, Neurosciences, Physiology, Sensory Biology, Social Sciences, Structural Biology, Systems Biology, Toxicology, Translational and Clinical Research, and Virology.

Who we are: Among our approximately 1,100 principal investigators and 4,000 trainees in the NIH intramural research program are world-renowned experts in basic, translational, population-based, and clinical research. Similar to academia, we offer our scientists the opportunity to mentor outstanding trainees at all levels (e.g., graduate students and postdoctoral fellows) in a research setting.

Whom we seek: We seek a diverse cadre of creative thinkers eager to take on innovative, high-impact research.

Qualifications/eligibility: Applicants must have an M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S./D.M.D., D.V.M., D.O., R.N./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree and have an outstanding record of research accomplishments as evidenced by high quality publications in peer-reviewed journals. Applicants should be non-tenured scientists. Appointees may be U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or non-resident aliens with, or eligible to obtain, a valid employment-authorization visa.

How to apply: Applicants must submit four items (the first three items must be in a PDF format): (1) a CV, which should include a list of publications, and mentoring and leadership activities; (2) a three-page proposal titled Research Goals, i.e., the research you hope to perform at the NIH; (3) a one-page statement titled Long-term Research Vision and Impact, i.e., what you hope to achieve for yourself, your field, and society; and (4) contact information for three professional references. Submit these through our online application system at http://tenuretrack.nih.gov/applybetween August 1 and September 30, 2016 (11:59 p.m. EDT). You will be asked to designate up to two scientific areas of expertise to aid in assigning your application to the appropriate review committee. Requests for letters of recommendation will be sent to your references when you submit your application. Reference letters will be accepted via upload to the website until October 7, 2016 (11:59 p.m. EDT). Reference letters must also be submitted in a PDF format. We cannot accept paper applications.

What to expect: Search committees, composed of experts in various fields, will review and evaluate applicants based on criteria which include publication record, mentoring experience, scientific vision, potential scientific impact of current and proposed research, awards, and references. Select applicants will be invited to the NIH for interviews and will be considered candidates. These candidates will also present seminars open to the public. Some applicants not selected as Earl Stadtman Investigator candidates may be considered for other open NIH research positions. Please find answers to frequently asked questions at http://tenuretrack.nih.gov/apply/faq/stadtman.html.

More information about our program is at http://irp.nih.gov. The inspiring story of Earl and Thressa Stadtman’s research at the NIH is at http://history.nih.gov/exhibits/stadtman. Specific questions regarding this recruitment effort may be directed to Dr. Roland Owens, Assistant Director, NIH Office of Intramural Research, atowensrol@mail.nih.gov. DHHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers.

The NIH is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse community in its training and employment programs.

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biostatistician

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking an experienced biostatistician at the rank of Staff Scientist in the Biostatistics and Computational Biology Branch (BCBB) of the Division of Intramural Research (DIR). The incumbent will collaborate extensively with researchers in the DIR and the Division of the National Toxicology Program (DNTP). As the principal statistician for the National Toxicology Program (NTP), he/she will provide statistical leadership and ensure the statistical integrity of its research program. In addition, the position involves management and oversight of statistical support service contracts. Development of new statistical methods is encouraged, but will not be a major component of the job.

The scientific environment at NIEHS provides exciting opportunities for a collaborating statistician. The DIR conducts a broad range of basic, clinical and population-based biomedical research to advance the science on environment and human health. The NTP serves a vital national interest by improving our knowledge about potential hazardous chemicals in our environment. It uses a broad range of toxicological approaches including large-scale rodent studies and cell-based assays to evaluate a variety of adverse outcomes. Increasingly, research in both the DIR and the NTP incorporates high-dimensional data such as high-throughput screening, gene-expression, microbiome, DNA methylation, and genome sequencing.

The Research Triangle Park (RTP) is a lively and world-renowned research center. Major nearby universities and institutes include the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, Duke University, the Research Triangle Institute, and the Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute. The RTP region, known for its diversity and cultural amenities, is widely regarded as an outstanding place to live and work.

The successful candidate will have both strong communication skills (written and oral) and proven experience working productively with multidisciplinary teams of biologists, toxicologists, epidemiologists, and/or clinical scientists. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in statistics, biostatistics or a closely related field. Applications from women and underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged. Appointees may be U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or non-resident aliens with, or eligible to obtain, a valid employment-authorization visa. For additional information, contact Dr. Shyamal Peddada, Acting Chief, Biostatistics and Computational Biology Branch, at 919-541-1122 (peddada@niehs.nih.gov).

Interested persons should email a combined single PDF of their curriculum vitae and a two-page statement of research and collaboration experience. Applicants must also arrange to have three letters of reference in PDF format sent directly to dir-appls@niehs.nih.gov. As there are other recruitments currently running, please instruct your referees to include your name and BCBB-SS in the subject line of their email. Paper applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2016, but applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled. DHHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers.

The NIH is the premier biomedical research center for the world. Its 27 Institutes and Centers employ approximately 18,000 employees doing a vast array of jobs, all supporting efforts for a healthy nation. For information on the NIH mission, goals, and Institutes and Centers, visit NIH Overview

This position is located in the Tribal Health Research Office (THRO) within the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI), OD, NIH.

The Tribal Health Research Office: (1) coordinates tribal health research-related activities across NIH; (2) through the position of Tribal Affairs Advisor serves as a liaison to and NIH representative on tribal health related committees or working groups; (3) coordinates and convenes the NIH Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee; (4) collaborates with NIH Institutes and Centers on the development of reports on tribal health topics; (5) manages information dissemination related to tribal health research coordination and the Tribal Consultation Advisory Committee; (6) convenes trans-NIH committees, workshops, meetings and other activities related to tribal health research and scientific priorities; and (7) works with NIH Institutes and Centers to leverage resources or develop initiatives to support tribal health research.

The Tribal Health Research Office is expected to engage American Indian and Alaska Native communities, seeking their input into the ongoing work of the Office. To accomplish this, the THRO Director is expected to have knowledge of appropriate strategies for conducting tribal health research, fostering community engagement, and partnering with tribes and tribal organizations.

For more information, please visit https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/thro.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN HEALTH DISPARITIES

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

The Department of Psychology at Auburn University seeks applicants for a tenure-track position that is part of an exciting campus-wide initiative in the study of health disparities. Rank is at the Associate Professor level although exceptional Assistant Professor candidates are also urged to apply. Under this campus-wide Health Disparities Initiative, six new faculty are being recruited in Psychology (this position), Human Development and Family Studies, Nutrition, Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Nursing, and Kinesiology.

The new colleague recruited under this search will have exceptional support for establishing an independent research program in Psychology that will contribute to the University’s considerable existing expertise in Health Disparities and will help form the core of this innovative interdisciplinary initiative. The specific interest area is open, but applicants should have a demonstrated record that includes publications and funding, or outstanding potential for funding, for disparities research in their specific research area. The successful applicant’s interests will complement areas represented in the Department of Psychology, which contains programs in Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Applied Behavior Analysis. For additional information and a listing of current research relevant to health disparities within the Department of Psychology, please see http://www.cla.auburn.edu/psychology/health-disparity/

This is a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in forging interdisciplinary alliances designed to characterize and ameliorate disparities experienced by underserved populations. Additionally, Alabama affords many opportunities for diverse approaches to health disparities research. The state offers a microcosm of human health disparities in such areas as education, income, ethnicity, or rural residence The University has excellent facilities for animal or human experimental research for those interested in laboratory models.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Psychology or an area related to health disparities. Participation in the Health Disparities Cluster will be an important component in faculty annual reviews.

Auburn, Alabama is a university community in a metropolitan area of about 100,000 with an enviable climate, excellent schools, accessible cost of living, and an easy drive to Atlanta and Columbus, GA; Birmingham and Montgomery, AL; beaches and mountains.

The start date for this position is expected to be August 16, 2017. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Chris Newland (Chris.Newland@auburn.edu). To apply for this position please go to: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/. [ADD MORE DETAIL WHEN AVAILABLE]. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility

requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter that includes a description of experience in health disparities and a link to up to four relevant publications, CV, statement of research interests, transcripts, and the names of three professional references.

Auburn University is an EEO/VET/Disability Employer

Tenure-Track/Tenure-Eligible Position
Laboratory of Molecular Biology, NCI-CCR
(deadline: August 15)

An independent tenure-track research position, the equivalent of an assistant professor, is available in the Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), CCR, NCI for a scientist working in the field of prokaryotic biology. Candidates must have a PhD and/or M.D. or equivalent earned doctoral degree and a proven record of innovative research and productivity in fields including but not limited to microbial interactions with their hosts (pathogenesis and symbiosis) and with each other, bacterial physiology and genetics, antimicrobial resistance, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics or systems biology to investigate bacterial and/or bacteriophage biology. The successful candidate will join an active group of researchers in the LMB working on transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms, proteolysis and protein folding, bacterial morphogenesis and development, eukaryotic gene expression, and basic understanding and applied use of bacterial toxins and immunotoxins for cancer treatment; seehttps://ccr.cancer.gov/Laboratory-of-Molecular-Biology for more information. The incumbent will direct an independent research program consisting of post-doctoral fellows and support personnel funded by the NCI intramural research program. Research support for developing a state-of-the-art laboratory that includes sufficient space, equipment and a supply budget that will sustain a productive research program will be provided. Salary will be commensurate with education and research experience. Exceptional candidates may be eligible for tenure.

Applicants should submit a CV or NIH Biosketch, including bibliography, a two page statement of research interests, and have three letters of recommendation forwarded to: Alonda McDuffie, Laboratory of Molecular Biology, CCR, NCI, by e-mail: mcduffiea@mail.nih.gov. Electronic applications are required. This position is not restricted to U.S. citizens. Applications will be reviewed beginning on August 15, 2016 and will be accepted until the search process has been completed. DHHS, NIH and NCI are equal opportunity employers. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

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Newly Advertised
Tenure-Track Investigator
Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases, NIAMS
(deadline: August 22)

The Intramural Research Program (IRP) of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is recruiting outstanding tenure-track translational investigators (M.D, Ph.D. or equivalent earned doctoral degree) in research areas relevant to autoimmune and rheumatic diseases at the basic, translational or clinical level. Emphasis will be placed on the applicants’ demonstrated track record of high-quality research and the originality and promise of their future plans. Clinical training in rheumatology or another medical sub-specialty relevant to autoimmune or rheumatic diseases is desirable. Successful applicants will receive a tenure-track appointment as an investigator in the NIAMS intramural research program, including full salary, laboratory and clinical research support. Successful candidates will be expected to develop energetic, creative, independent research programs within the highly interactive scientific environment in NIAMS, the NIH IRP, and use the resources of the NIH Clinical Research Center, located in Bethesda, Maryland.

This position is located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. NIAMS and the NIH offer tremendous depth and breadth of intellectual and technological resources, as well as opportunities for collaboration with investigators both within and outside of the NIH. The candidate will also have full access to core resources in animal research, imaging, and genomics in NIAMS, and also the NIH Clinical Research Center, a state-of-the-art research hospital on the campus of the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. The research environment is highly conducive to advancing basic and translational research, as well as multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team science.

The mission of NIAMS is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases. Applicants should submit a cover letter that includes a short research interest statement (two page maximum), a curriculum vitae and complete bibliography, along with complete contact information of three referees. Applications will be reviewed beginning August 22, 2016 but will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position should be sent to Richard Siegel, M.D., Ph.D, Clinical Director, NIAMS. rsiegel@nih.gov. Applications should be submitted to Susan Bozak, 10 Center Dr., Rm 6N204, Bethesda MD 20892, or bozaks@mail.nih.gov.

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Lasker Clinical Scholars
NIH-wide
(deadline: August 26)

The NIH Office of Intramural Research is happy to announce the 2016-17 NIH-Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program (Si2/R00). The program supports a small number of exceptional clinical researchers in the early stages of their careers, to promote their development to fully independent positions. Lasker Scholars are appointed as independent investigators in the NIH Intramural Research Program for 5-7 years, followed by 3 years of independent financial support at an extramural research institution or by continuation in the Intramural Research Program. Candidates must have a clinical doctoral degree and a professional license to practice in the United States, and must have completed their core residency program by June 2006 or more recently. Researchers currently employed at the NIH are eligible, assuming they meet the other eligibility requirements. This includes Assistant Clinical Investigators and Investigators. The application deadline is August 26, 2016. For more information, refer to the Lasker Scholar website, http://www.nih.gov/science/laskerscholar/. Address inquiries to Dr. Charles R. Dearolf, Asst. Director for Intramural Research, email LaskerScholar@nih.gov.

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Newly Advertised
Tenure-Track/Tenure-Eligible Position
Laboratory of Molecular Biology, NIDDK
(deadline: September 1)

A tenure track or tenure-eligible position is available for an individual who is interested in developing an independent research program, or has a demonstrated track record of research excellence, in an area of modern mechanistic molecular biology. Current research in this laboratory includes such diverse areas as chromatin-based gene regulation, DNA recombination and repair, bacterial cell division, muscle development, protein trafficking, and structural biology in a wide spectrum of systems.

The laboratory is located on the main campus of the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC. This Laboratory (http://www.niddk.nih.gov/research-funding/at-niddk/labs-branches/LMB/Pages/about.aspx) is part of the intramural program of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (http://www.niddk.nih.gov/research-funding/at-niddk/labs-branches/Pages/default.aspx) and provides a highly interactive environment with expertise in molecular, cellular, biochemical and biophysical techniques. NIDDK supports a wide range of basic biomedical research, including several state of the art core facilities. The NIH intramural research program offers many advantages, including stable funding, the ability to do high risk research, and access where desired to clinical collaborators.

Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree and have demonstrated expertise and a record of achievement. Applicants may be U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or non-resident aliens with, or eligible to obtain, a valid employment-authorization visa. Interested applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and list of publications, copies of no more than 5 publications, and a separate document that combines a summary of graduate and postdoctoral research accomplishments with a plan for future research. Senior applicants should also mention independent research accomplishments. Numerical indices such as impact factors or citation numbers will not be taken into consideration, and should not be included in the application. Applicants should also have three letters of reference submitted. All material should be emailed as pdf files to: Dr. Gisela Storz, Chair, Laboratory of Molecular Biology Search Committee; C/O Linda Robinson, LindaR@intra.niddk.nih.gov.

The review of applications will begin on or around September 1, 2016. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the experience of the applicant. DHHS, NIH, and NIDDK are equal opportunity employers.

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Newly Advertised
Clinical Investigator Development Program
Center for Cancer Research, NCI
(deadline: September 20)

The Center for Cancer Research (CCR), a Division of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is pleased to announce its annual call for applications for the Clinical Investigator Development Program (CIDP). This is an exciting training opportunity intended for physicians interested in dedicating their careers to clinical research. Come join a vibrant, multidisciplinary research community featuring: flexible funding that supports innovative, high-impact bench-to- bedside research, access to the largest hospital in the world devoted exclusively to clinical research, extensive shared research resources, and availability of a broad range of scientific and clinical expertise. The CIDP assists board-eligible/board-certified translational researchers to transition from a mentored position to that of an independent investigator in laboratory-based or patient-oriented research in academia, or comparable positions in government and industry. Potential areas of interest include: medical oncology, pediatric hematology- oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, pathology, neuro-oncology, urology and dermatology. Program objectives are to: develop competence and skills in study design, protocol development and patient-oriented research; acquire knowledge related to the ethical and regulatory issues of conducting clinical research involving human subjects; gain direct experience with the collection and management of research data; and learn about function, development, organization and leadership of a multidisciplinary clinical research team.

Who We Are: The CCR is nationally recognized as a premier training organization for clinical research, which is conducted in the state-of-the-art NIH Clinical Research Center in Bethesda, MD. Successful applicants will join a cadre of 250 talented independent investigators conducting research on the campuses of the NCI in Bethesda and Frederick, Maryland.

About the Program: Selectees will be appointed as “Assistant Clinical Investigators” for a three-year period at a competitive salary commensurate with subspecialty training and experience. They will be assigned dedicated space, provided with an independent budget including travel and training funds, and given access to an extensive infrastructure including research nursing, data-management support, animal facilities, core services and advanced technologies such as imaging/microscopy, protein chemistry and purification, mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, genomics and transgenic and knockout mice. An attractive Federal government employee benefits package includes health and life insurance coverage, a retirement savings program and relocation expenses. Student loan repayment is possible through the NIH. Program participants must: successfully complete coursework including Principles and Practice of Clinical Research, Clinical Pharmacology, and Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research; develop a research proposal within the first six months in collaboration with a mentor; and apply for an NIH Career Development Award (K mechanism) by the end of the second year. Research progress will reviewed annually.

Eligibility: Candidates may be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or possess (or be eligible for) the appropriate work visa and must have successfully completed subspecialty training at a U.S.-accredited institution in an appropriate field. How to Apply: Applicants should initially submit a current curriculum vitae, complete bibliography, three letters of recommendation, academic transcripts, U.S. citizen/permanent residency documentation or documentation of visa eligibility, evidence of board certification or board eligibility and a description of research interests and goals and as they relate to the chosen field. Apply online at http://irp-positions.nih.gov/apply/. Applications must be submitted on or before 11:59 p.m. EST, September 30, 2016. Paper applications will not be accepted. Questions may be directed to:ApplyCIDP@mail.nih.gov. HHS, NIH, and NCI are equal opportunity employers.

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Newly Advertised
Staff Scientist, Investigative Veterinary Pathologist
Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics, NCI-CCR
(deadline: open-ended)

The National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research has an opening for a veterinary pathologist in the Molecular Pathology Unit, Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics. The Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics is a research laboratory within the National Cancer Institute Intramural Research Program. This position combines many exciting aspects of an academic appointment, with its focus on research, training and education, within the resource intensive environment of the nation’s medical research agency. The Staff Scientist, working under the direction of a senior scientist within the laboratory, will have responsibilities for (including but not limited to):

•Contributing to development and application of molecular diagnostics and digital pathology
•Research investigations and animal model validation
•Training in comparative and molecular pathology for veterinarians in the Comparative Biomedical Scientist Training Program, an NCI-administered NIH Graduate Partnership Program
•Interactions among physician and veterinary pathologists and among investigators to improve extrapolations from animal models to human diseases.
The Staff Scientist will conduct and support research, instruct others in collaborative research, develop and apply molecular diagnostics, and perform other experimental pathology laboratory investigations. He/she will design and execute in-life studies and analyze disease mechanisms in animal models of human disease. His/Her research will support the development of methods and basic discoveries while fostering research translation from preclinical models to clinical applications. The staff scientist will possess, and shall continually enhance, professional capabilities and reputation commensurate with those of modern pathologists. The position does not include service pathology responsibility, although opportunity for diagnostic pathology case exposure exists.

Educational responsibilities:

•Assist in the administration of our PhD-granting program: recruit, teach, mentor, and guide veterinarians, and veterinary students.
•Participate in mentoring veterinarians for pathology board certification and a PhD.
•Create and utilize training materials to facilitate training.
•Train comparative biomedical scientists to function as investigators and interdisciplinary research team members.
The successful candidate must have a D.V.M. degree or equivalent, formal mentored postdoctoral training in pathology and research, experience with training responsibilities, and evidence of scientific research productivity sufficient to carry out the duties and responsibilities. Candidates with a Ph.D. degree, nationally/internationally recognized board certification in veterinary pathology, and experience as an employed pathologist are strongly preferred. National board certification would be required within a maximum of twenty-four months from entry on to duty. Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and an ability to work cohesively in a team environment are essential. Employment is through a federal Title 42 appointment mechanism. Application review will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Inquiries regarding the position are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Mark Simpson c/o John Hickerson, Program Analyst, by email or by telephone at ncimolpathol@mail.nih.gov (301) 435-6276. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement of relevant background, experience and motivation for seeking the position, and provide complete names and contact information for a minimum of 3 professional references, c/o Mr. John Hickerson, Program Analyst, NIH building 37, room 2007, 9000 Rockville Pike, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda MD 20892; hickersonj@mail.nih.gov. DHHS, NIH, and NCI are equal opportunity employers.

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Staff Clinician
Laboratory of Allergic Diseases, NIAID
(deadline: open-ended)

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports a global program of research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. The Laboratory of Allergic Diseases (LAD) within the NIAID Division of Intramural Research (DIR) is seeking a staff clinician to assist in the development, implementation, performance, and management of clinical research protocols studying immunologic diseases in adults and children, with a particular focus on primary immunodeficiency and immunodysregulatory diseases. The incumbent will contribute to the discovery of new knowledge and publications resulting from this work.

The staff clinician will be responsible for supervising clinical protocols and providing standard medical care at the Clinical Center on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, MD. Direct patient care is central to this position, working in a multidisciplinary environment across NIAID clinical laboratories. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in the clinical care of patients with immunologic diseases, as well as a background in clinical research. Qualified candidates must be licensed physicians who are board certified in pediatrics and/or internal medicine, with additional board certification in allergy and immunology or infectious diseases. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. To apply, send curriculum vitae, bibliography, three letters of recommendation, and a short statement about your skill set and clinical research interests (no more than two pages) to Dr. Dean D. Metcalfe, Chief, Laboratory of Allergic Diseases, at dmetcalfe@mail.nih.gov or 10 Center Drive MSC 1881, Building 10, Room 11C207, Bethesda, MD 20892. Visit Careers at NIAID to learn more about NIAID and how you can play a role in this exciting and dynamic research organization. HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers.

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Staff Clinician
Laboratory of Host Defenses, NIAID
(deadline: open-ended)

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports a global program of research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. The Laboratory of Host Defenses (LHD) within the NIAID Division of Intramural Research (DIR) is seeking a staff clinician to assist in the development, implementation, performance, and management of clinical research protocols studying immunologic diseases in children, with a particular focus on primary immunodeficiency and immunodysregulatory diseases. The incumbent will contribute to the development of novel approaches to hematopoietic cell transplantation and gene therapy.

The staff clinician will be responsible for supervising clinical protocols and providing standard medical care at the Clinical Center on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, MD. Direct patient care is central to this position, working in a multidisciplinary environment across NIAID clinical laboratories. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in the clinical care of children with immunologic and hematologic diseases. Demonstrated productivity in clinical and relevant basic research and experience in hematopoietic cell transplantation or gene therapy is preferred. Qualified candidates must be licensed physicians who are board certified in pediatrics, allergy and immunology, or hematology-oncology. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. To apply, send curriculum vitae, bibliography, three letters of recommendation, and a short statement about your skill set and clinical research interests (no more than two pages) to Diana C. Ciotola at ciotolad@niaid.nih.gov. Visit Careers at NIAID for more information about NIAID and additional opportunities. HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers.

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