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Staff Scientist Position in Neurosurgery Unit for Pituitary and Inheritable Diseases at NINDS
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Neurosurgery Unit for Pituitary and Inheritable Diseases (NUPID), Surgical Neurology Branch (SNB)
A Staff Scientist position is available in Dr. Prashant Chittiboina’ s laboratory, the Neurosurgery Unit for Pituitary and Inheritable Diseases (NUPID) of the Surgical Neurology Branch at NINDS. NUPID is a translational research lab with a focus on central nervous system (CNS) tumors. With a keen interest in understanding the formation and progression of CNS tumors, the lab employs a multi-omics approach, integrating genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics data. This comprehensive approach is further validated using in-vitro models, ensuring a holistic understanding of CNS tumor dynamics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Investigate molecular biological mechanisms and signal transduction pathways in brain tumors.
- Perform single cell and nucleus isolation, establish primary cell lines, and investigate phenotypic reprogramming in brain tumors.
- Collaborate with laboratory staff and core facilities for mRNA microarray analysis, protein expression profiling, and bioinformatics analysis.
At NIH, the “Staff Scientist” is a central member of research teams, who typically runs the scientific and teaching aspects of a Principal Investigator’s (PI) research program. He/she would provide direct supervision for 3-4 students and/or postbacs. Together with the PI, he/she would steer the long-term direction of the research group. The opportunity also exists for the Staff Scientist to conduct his/her own studies in the above research area. See https://research.ninds.nih.gov/chittiboina-lab for further information.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent in molecular biology, cell biology, cancer biology or cancer genomics. Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and time management skills are requisites. Applicant should have experience in supervising trainees in laboratory research and must have a track record with prior publications. Appointees may be US citizens or resident aliens. The position is subject to a background check.
SALARY/BENEFITS: The successful candidate will be offered salary and benefits commensurate with experience and accomplishments. The appointment will be a Staff Scientist and would be through the Title 42 mechanism - http://hr.od.nih.gov/benefits/pay/default.htm.
TO APPLY: E-mail a single PDF document to Prashant Chittiboina (prashant.chittiboina@nih.gov) containing the following:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least 3 references
Deadline for applications: Review of applications is expected to begin on October 1, 2023, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers
Staff Scientist 1 - Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment (SCCN)
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment (SCCN)
Affiliation to NINDS
While this position is with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Chief of the Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment (SCCN), Dr. James Bourne, holds a joint appointment as an Adjunct Investigator with NINDS.
Program Overview
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a significant research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for a Staff Scientist position in the Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment (SCCN).
Neurodevelopment is an often-understudied area of neurobiology in determining the origins of diseases and disorders. However, SCCN is conducting a whole gamut of cutting-edge studies on the development of circuits and behavior in the primate brain This includes but is not limited to, molecular, cellular, behavioral, and physiological approaches to understanding how the complex and highly reproducible architecture of the brain emerges, in addition to how minor perturbations during specific epochs of brain development can lead to significant manifestations in adulthood, including neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders.
Position Duties
Responsibilities for this position include:
The successful applicant will be responsible for performing independent and cutting-edge research on studies related to the role of thalamocortical circuits in the development of cortical networks and function. They will be expected to broaden the technical and intellectual capacity within SCCN and develop cutting-edge tools and resources. In addition, the individual will support and train lab members, establish and conduct collaborative research, attend and present at national and international meetings, and assist in writing manuscripts.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related discipline and significant postdoctoral experience in at least one of the following fields: biological psychiatry, molecular neuroanatomy, molecular biology, cognitive behavior, nonhuman primate neurobiology, MRI, and electrophysiology. Experience and capacity to implement techniques such as transcriptomics, optogenetics, and cell/ slice culture are also preferred.
How to Apply
The position is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of research interest, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. James A. Bourne via e-mail at: james.bourne@nih.gov.
The position is subject to a background check.
Please submit applications between July 10, 2023 to August 9, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Benefits
The Staff Scientist 1 will be appointed at a salary commensurate with their qualifications and experience. In addition, full federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and saving plan (401K equivalent), are available.
HHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers
The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs and encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Staff Clinician, Neuroimmunology Clinic
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
The NINDS Neuroimmunology Clinic oversees clinical research for a variety of neuroimmune and neuroinfectious diseases, with a particular focus on multiple sclerosis, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, and tropical spastic paraparesis, and specializes in early-phase clinical trials and natural history studies.
The Neuroimmunology Clinic seeks a Staff Clinician who will assist in oversight of the research protocols, participate in patient management, teach clinical fellows and other trainees, and closely interact with other programs in NINDS and other NIH Institutes. Within the Neuroimmunology Clinic, the Staff Clinician will direct a team composed of nurses, fellows, and other trainees. Some effort will be protected for research and teaching. This position represents a unique and exciting opportunity for a neurologist looking to expand and deepen their expertise in these areas, in part through collaboration at the NIH Clinical Center.
Applicants must be neurologists with fellowship training or equivalent experience in neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, and/or neuroinfectious disease. Experience with the differential diagnosis and management of such disorders is critical. The ideal candidate will also have training and experience in clinical research.
Applicants must hold an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree, as well as a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. They must further meet all requirements to be credentialed at the NIH Clinical Center.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. A full civil service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available.
Applicants should send a CV (including bibliography), a statement of research interests, and a list of three references, to Dr. Lauren Reoma (lauren.reoma@nih.gov). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Staff Clinician, Section of Infections of the Nervous System
Staff Clinician, Section of Infections of the Nervous System, NINDS
Job Contact: Avi Nath, M.D., Clinical Director, Division of Intramural Research
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking an outstanding neurologist to serve as a Staff Clinician in the Section of Infections of the Nervous System within the Division of Neuroimmunology and Neurovirology in the Division of Intramural Research (DIR). Staff Clinicians in NINDS conduct basic, translational, and clinical research, provide care for patients at the NIH Clinical Center, train junior investigators, and collaborate within NINDS and across other institutes and extramural collaborators. More detailed information about the NINDS Division of Intramural Research may be found at: https://dir.ninds.nih.gov/ninds/Home.html
Staff Clinicians can have a wide range of responsibilities relating to oversight of a clinical intramural research program. The Staff Clinician will lead the Clinical research program in the Section of Infections of the Nervous System and will be responsible for providing clinical care and consultation on patients who demonstrate neurologic complications of rare neuroinflammatory, neuroinfectious diseases and emerging infections. This includes management of HIV clinical research protocols. Duties include development of laboratory and/or clinical research protocols, collaborative research efforts with investigators in the Division of Neuroimmunology and Neurovirology and across NINDS, mentorship and education of trainees, data analysis and evaluation, and publication of results.
The successful candidates must be an M.D./D.O. or M.D./Ph.D. and be a board-certified neurologist with relevant training or clinical and research experience in neuroimmunology and/or neuroinfectious diseases; hold a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and meet the requirements to be clinically credentialed at the NIH Clinical Center.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. A full civil service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available.
Please include in your curriculum vitae (CV) a description of your mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women and persons from racial/ethnic or other groups that are underrepresented in biomedical research. Applicants should send their CV, including bibliography, statement of research interests and names of three referees to: Barbara Jaruga (barbara.jaruga@nih.gov).
Any questions regarding the position can be addressed to Dr. Irene Cortese, Chair of the search committee (irene.cortese@nih.gov) or Dr. Avindra Nath, Chief of the Section of Infections of the Nervous System (avindra.nath@nih.gov)
Advertisements will run and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Appointees may be US citizens or resident aliens.
Director, Neurology Consultation Service
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Intramural Research Program is seeking a Staff Clinician to lead the Neurology Consultation Service at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The Neurology Consultation Service provides neurological evaluations and advice on the care of primarily adult and some pediatric inpatients and outpatients who are enrolled in clinical protocols at the Clinical Center. The NIH Clinical Center is the largest research hospital in the world and conducts early-phase clinical trials and natural history studies of rare disorders.
The candidate will direct a consult team composed of nurses, fellows, and other trainees. Some effort will be protected for research, teaching and administration. Experience with the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of neurological problems, particularly related to oncological, immunological, and genetic disorders, is important. This is also a unique and exciting opportunity for a neurologist looking to expand and deepen their expertise in these areas.
The successful applicant must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and be a board-certified Neurologist. Expertise in neuroimmunology is preferred. The applicant should hold a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and meet the requirements to be credentialed at the NIH Clinical Center. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated leadership ability, and relevant training in clinical care and research.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. A full civil service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available.
Applicants should send curriculum vitae, including bibliography, statement of research interests and a list of three references to: Katy Finnell, NINDS/NIH/DHHS, 10/2A23, 10 Center Dr., MSC 1430, Bethesda, MD 20892 or via email: finnellk@nih.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Appointees may be US citizens or resident aliens.
Staff Scientist, Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment
Staff Scientist I, Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment, NIMH, NIH, HHS
Job Contact: Dr. James A. Bourne at james.bourne@nih.gov.
Affiliation to NINDS
While this position is with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Chief of the Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment (SCCN), Dr. James Bourne, holds a joint appointment as an Adjunct Investigator with NINDS. The NINDS supports and fosters collaborations between the SCCN and other NINDS labs, as well as provides access to shared NINDS research resources.
Program Overview
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a significant research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for a Staff Scientist position in the Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment (SCCN).
Neurodevelopment is an often-understudied area of neurobiology in determining the origins of diseases and disorders. However, SCCN is conducting a whole gamut of cutting-edge studies on the development of circuits and behavior in the primate brain This includes but is not limited to, molecular, cellular, behavioral, and physiological approaches to understanding how the complex and highly reproducible architecture of the brain emerges, in addition to how minor perturbations during specific epochs of brain development can lead to significant manifestations in adulthood, including neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders.
Position Duties
Responsibilities for this position include: The successful applicant will be responsible for performing independent and cutting-edge research on studies related to the role of thalamocortical circuits in the development of cortical networks and function. They will be expected to broaden the technical and intellectual capacity within SCCN and develop cutting-edge tools and resources. In addition, the individual will support and train lab members, establish and conduct collaborative research, attend and present at national and international meetings, and assist in writing manuscripts.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a related discipline and significant postdoctoral experience in at least one of the following fields: biological psychiatry, molecular neuroanatomy, molecular biology, cognitive behavior, nonhuman primate neurobiology, MRI, and electrophysiology. Experience and capacity to implement techniques such as transcriptomics, optogenetics, and cell/ slice culture are also preferred.
How to Apply
The position is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of research interest, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. James A. Bourne via e-mail at: james.bourne@nih.gov.
The position is subject to a background check.
Please submit applications between July 10, 2023 to August 9, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Benefits
The Staff Scientist 1 will be appointed at a salary commensurate with their qualifications and experience. In addition, full federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and saving plan (401K equivalent), are available.
HHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers
The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs and encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
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