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Staff Scientist I

Employer
NIH/NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases)
Location
Bethesda, Maryland (US)
Salary
Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments.
Closing date
May 28, 2019

Staff Scientist Position

Liver Diseases Branch

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

National Institutes of Health

Department of Health and Human Services

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Intramural Research Program, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting a Staff Scientist 1 in the Liver Diseases Virology Section (LDVS) of the Liver Diseases Branch (https://www.niddk.nih.gov/about-niddk/staff-directory/biography/liang-jake).

The overall research goal of the LDVS is to conduct basic and translational research in viral hepatitis, liver pathobiology and liver cancer, with focus on hepatitis B and C virology, viral-host interaction, and pathogenesis of chronic viral hepatitis and related hepatocellular carcinoma. The candidate should be familiar with a variety of techniques including molecular and cell biology, functional omics, genome-wide techniques, high-throughput screen technologies, chemical biology, and cell culture and animal models. The incumbent will have a major role in assisting the Principal Investigator in project management, manuscript preparation, experimental design, training of junior fellows, providing technical assistance, and maintaining research continuity within LDVS. Staff Scientists do not receive independent resources, but they often work independently, lead research projects, and have sophisticated research skills and experience in training junior scientists. 

The candidate should have a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with an extensive scientific background in virology and cell biology and a minimum of 5 years of postdoctoral training in related fields. Experience in bioinformatics is desirable. Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, is required. Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments.  Appointees may be US citizens or resident aliens.  Applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. The position is subject to a background check.

To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, bibliography, and names and contact information of three reference to:

Tanya Brown

NIH/NIDDK

9000 Rockville Pike, Bldg. 10, Room 9B16,

Rockville, MD 20892

tanya.brown2@nih.gov  

Review of applications is expected to begin on May 1, 2019 and the starting date of the position is flexible. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

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

DHHS AND NIH ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS.

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