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Postdoc: Genetics of Childhood Onset Psychoses, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The NIMH mission is to reduce the burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior. This public health mandate demands that we harness powerful scientific tools to achieve better understanding, treatment, and eventually, prevention of these disabling conditions that affect millions of Americans.

To fulfill its mission, the Institute:

• conducts research on mental disorders and the underlying basic science of brain and behavior;
• supports research on these topics at universities and hospitals around the United States;
• collects, analyzes, and disseminates information on the causes, occurrence, and treatment of mental illnesses;
• supports the training of more than 1,000 scientists to carry out basic and clinical research; and
• communicates information to scientists, the public, the news media, and primary care and mental health professionals about mental illnesses, the brain, behavior, mental health, and opportunities and advances in research in these areas.

Postdoc: Genetics of Childhood Onset Psychoses, Dr. Judith Rapoport

Description:
The Child Psychiatry Branch conducts research on the etiology, treatment, and neurobiology of severe childhood onset psychiatric disorders. Given the stability of the Intramural Research Program we are able to identify unique populations and obtain long term prospective data. Populations under study include healthy children, children with Childhood Onset Schizophrenia (COS) or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and their families. Current genetic studies include genome-wide SNP arrays for copy number variation (CNV) and association analyses, whole exome and regulome sequencing, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS), and gene expression.

The candidate in this position will be responsible for data management and analysis, interpretation, presentation, and publication of results from genetic studies. Successful applicants must have a strong publication record demonstrating their creativity, expertise, and productivity. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, and demonstrated ability to be self-directed, highly-motivated, and industrious.

Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, human genetics, bioinformatics, population genetics, or related field, with at least two years of subsequent work experience in research or other pertinent activities. Post-doctoral training and experience in genomics are advantageous.

How to Apply:
Click on the button below, or submit resume or curriculum vitae with cover letter to: Judith Rapoport, rapoporj@mail.nih.gov.

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

To apply:

Apply on the NIH web site

Expires: August 02, 2010

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