POST DOCTORAL POSITION FOR COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGIST AND BIOSTATISTICIAN AT NIAMS/NIH

POST DOCTORAL POSITION FOR COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGIST AND BIOSTATISTICIAN  AT NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF ARTHRITIS MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SKIN DISEASES, BETHESDA, MD AND SURROUNDING AREA

The Office of the Clinical Director of the National Institutes of Arthritis Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking an outstanding biostatistician or statistician to support: efficient study designs for cohort and case-control studies, genetic association studies based on modern genotyping and sequencing technologies, identifying and describing interactions among genetic and environmental factors. Ongoing projects include the exploration of signaling and transcriptional networks that govern cell differentiation, analysis of signaling networks, microRNAs and other factors governing development or severity of autoimmune, musculoskeletal and skin diseases, and studies on proliferation and migration in immune cells as well as in other normal tissue such as, for example skin and muscle.

The Office is also currently involved in several clinical studies aimed at the treatment of autoimmune, autoinflammatory and immune-mediated diseases.We seek qualified applicants with interest in both basic and clinical studies enhancing the scientific and public health effort of our research in autoimmune diseases and other disorders within the NIAMS mission.

Requirements:

Applicants should have a doctorate in biostatistics, statistics or a related field, knowledge of the basic approaches used in epidemiology (preferably with experience in autoimmune, musculoskeletal or skin diseases), and knowledge of biostatistical theory and methods. A record of publications demonstrating an ability to conduct or support research on statistical methods is required. Publications documenting collaborative research in epidemiologic, clinical, biomedical, or biological sciences are highly desirable.

To Apply:

Applications should include a personal statement of clinical and research experience and interests, a current curriculum vitae with complete bibliography, and the names, addresses (including email) and telephone numbers of 3 references. Applications from women and individuals in minority and disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged.

Applications will be reviewed beginning May, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information concerning this position, contact Ms. Susan Bozak (bozaks@mail.nih.gov ) or Dr. Massimo Gadina, Director, Office of Science and Technology, at 301-443-5457 or email: gadinama@mail.nih.gov . Applications should be sent to: 

Ms. Susan Bozak 

NIAMS/NIH 
10 Center Drive, MSC 1616 

Rm. 6N-204 

Bethesda, MD 20892-2350 

E-mail: bozaks@mail.nih.gov