Staff Scientist, Neuro-Oncology Branch - NCI




Staff Scientist
Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI
Deadline: open-ended

The Neuro-Oncology Branch, a trans-Institute program of the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health, is recruiting a Staff Scientist to work in the area of stem cell and/or cancer stem cell genomics and biology. Laboratory projects include the molecular and genetic study of primary glial neoplasms and neural and glioma stem cells for the purpose of identifying stem cell associated signal transduction mechanisms responsible for stem cell self renewal, proliferation, and differentiation. The successful candidate should have a M.D. or Ph.D. degree and at least 3 years of post-doctoral training in molecular and cellular biology. Experience in cancer and/or stem cell biology would be desirable.

Please send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and two letters of reference to: Howard A. Fine; Chief

Neuro-Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute; 9030 Old Georgetown Rd., Rm. 225; Bethesda, MD 20892; or smithj9@mail.nih.gov. Candidates may be U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or nonresident aliens. DHHS, NIH, the National Cancer Institute, and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers that value and foster diversity throughout the entire organization.