Postdoctoral positions are open in the Tulane Cancer Center of the Tulane University. Research focuses on the identification and characterization of risk factors for carcinogenesis and cancer progression, with a special focus on prostate cancer. Ongoing projects include the genetic and molecular characterization of genomic instability and tumor heterogeneity of prostate and other types of tumors. The immediate goal is to measure the effect of genomic instability (measured as somatic variation rate) in outcomes research.

Tulane Cancer Center provides an intellectually stimulating environment with opportunities for collaborations and cross-disciplinary training. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or MD and a background in genetics or molecular biology. Knowledge of next-generation sequencing is beneficial. Please send CV including bibliography and names of three references to Nick Makridakis, Ph.D., Tulane Cancer Center, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA.

How To apply

Email: nmakrida@tulane.edu

http://www.tulane.edu/

Employer: Tulane Cancer Center/ Nick Makridakis, Tulane University of Louisiana
Location: New Orleans, LA, United States
Expires: February 19, 2010

The Department of Health Studies and Cancer Research Center at the University of Chicago jointly seeks candidates for two fully-funded postdoctoral fellow/scholar positions in the area of Cancer and Molecular Epidemiology. Applicants will have a doctoral degree in epidemiology or an MD with academic training in quantitative research (e.g., Master’s degree in epidemiology or biostatistics). (ABD applicants will be considered but must complete degree before position can be offered.)

Successful candidates are expected to work on several integrated molecular epidemiologic studies investigating genetic susceptibility, environmental exposures, and gene-environment relationships in the development and progression of lymphoma and other hematopoietic cancers. The fellow/scholar will have an active role in ongoing studies, including opportunities to initiate new projects, analyze existing data, and/or develop grant proposals.

Experience with nutritional epidemiology is particularly desirable for one of the positions. The University of Chicago offers outstanding training opportunities for multidisciplinary Cancer and Molecular/Genetic Epidemiology research. We provide state-of-the-art research resources encompassing a large number of faculties involved in epidemiological, molecular, and statistical aspects of genomic and gene-environment research. Also included is access to high throughput genomic facilities and related biostatistical/bioinformatics support, and clinical data/biospecimen repositories from multiethnic populations. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply:

Please send a letter including a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three references to: Dr. Brian Chiu, The University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2007, Chicago, IL 60637 or e-mail the information to epijobs@health.bsd.uchicago.edu.

Please include the phrase “Cancer Epidemiology and Molecular Epidemiology” in your materials. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.

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Postdoc: Neuroimaging Studies of Cognitive Decline and Resilience, Dr. Susan Resnick

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is recruiting postdoctoral fellows with interest in cognitive and brain aging in the Laboratory of Personality and Cognition (LPC).

Since 1994, we have been performing serial structural and functional (PET-CBF) brain imaging studies of participants in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. More recently, these studies have included PET studies of amyloid deposition in vivo. Extensive databases of medical, neuropsychological, and imaging data are available to test novel hypotheses on predictors of cognitive decline in older adults and factors that may accelerate or protect against cognitive decline and impairment (e.g., genetic, hormonal, nutritional, medication use). In addition, resources are available for the development of novel projects using structural and functional MRI methods to investigate age differences in particular cognitive domains. Our program involves extensive collaboration with the Johns Hopkins University neuroscience and imaging communities and the image processing group of Dr. Christos Davatzikos of the University of Pennsylvania.

The successful candidate will have research interests in the related fields of psychology/neuroscience, experience with analysis of neuropsychological or neuroimaging data, and strong writing skills. Fellowship duration is typically 3-4 years. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. in psychology/neuroscience with less than five years of postdoctoral research experience. The position is located in Baltimore, MD, a city with a stimulating scientific and cultural environment. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments (http://www.training.nih.gov/stipends.asp). Initial appointment is one to two years, with extension up to five years. Positions are open until filled.

To apply, click on the link below, or send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, relevant publications, and contact information of three references to Susan Resnick, Ph.D., Acting Chief, Laboratory of Personality and Cognition at Susan.Resnick@nih.gov or mail to: Biomedical Research Center, 251 Bayview Blvd, Suite 100, Room 4B335, Baltimore, MD 21224-6825. Additional information regarding the NIA IRP and the LPC are available at the following web sites: http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov and http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov/branches/lpc/lpc.htm.

HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers

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

To apply: Apply on the NIH web site

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• 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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