Investigator Recuitment in Genetic Disease Research
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Human Genome Research Institute
The Genetic Disease Research Branch (GDRB) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
provides unparalleled opportunities for investigators to develop world-class research programs in genetics
and genomics. The Branch is pleased to announce that it is seeking to recruit a new tenure-track
investigator to pursue innovative, independent research as part of this group of highly interactive and
supportive investigators.
The successful candidate should have an interest in developing a research program that integrates clinical
research with genetic or genomic approaches to understand the mechanisms of developmental processes
or human disease. We welcome applications from clinicians with a wide range of backgrounds and
disciplines.
Current GDRB faculty members use a variety of approaches to study the regulation and function of genes
involved in development and homeostasis in humans and model organisms, with the goal of providing
insight into human diseases. We welcome applicants with human disease-oriented research interests and
approaches that complement those of our current Branch faculty.
The successful candidate will take advantage of interactions with a highly collegial group of scientists
within NHGRI and on the NIH campus as a whole. In addition, they will have access to NHGRI's outstanding
core laboratories and the unparalleled resources of the NIH Clinical Center. This position includes a
generous start-up allowance, an ongoing commitment of research space, laboratory resources, and
positions for personnel and trainees.
Candidates should have an M.D., an M.D.- Ph.D., or equivalent degree, as well as advanced training and a
record of accomplishments. Candidates with Ph.D.s who have experience organizing or supervising
integrated basic and clinical research projects are also eligible. Such candidates should contact the Search
Committee Chair or Branch Chief prior to submitting a formal application.
Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a three-page description of proposed
research, and three letters of recommendation through our online application system at
http://research.nhgri.nih.gov/apply [research.nih.gov]
Applications will be reviewed starting Monday, November 23, 2009 and will be accepted until the
position is filled.
For more information on GDRB and NHGRI's Intramural Program, please see www.genome.gov/DIR.
Specific questions regarding the recruitment may be directed to Dr. William Pavan, the Search Chair, at
bpavan@nhgri.nih.gov. Questions may also be directed to Dr. Leslie Biesecker, the GDRB Branch Chief, at leslieb@nhgri.nih.gov.
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage applications from women and minorities.
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