The Clinical Genetics Branch (CGB), within the Human Genetics Program (HGP) of NCI’s Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), is seeking 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.

Programmatic opportunities are broad; 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 is to develop evidence-based strategies to improve the quality of life and survival of persons at increased  genetic risk of cancer.

The successful candidate will develop independent research programs, collaborate on current human cancer genetics projects, as well as provide mentoring to clinical cancer genetic trainees  and supervise junior staff.

The Human Genetics Program currently includes 10 Tenured, 5 Tenure-Track, and 7 Staff Clinician investigators, plus numerous post-doctoral scientists and fellows. The DCEG research portfolio includes biostatistics, and environmental, hormonal, radiation, occupational, nutritional and viral epidemiology, with laboratory and high-throughput genotyping support. Molecular epidemiologic research strategies are integral to most Division studies. Collaboration among all Division scientists is strongly encouraged.

Salary & benefit packages are commensurate with experience.  Candidates may be eligible for a Tuition Reimbursement Program. Appropriate space and resources will be provided. Interested individuals should send a 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, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, 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, but 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.

Type of employment: Full Time