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Chief, Integrative Tumor Epidemiology Branch

Employer
The National Institutes of Health
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Salary
The salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing date
Jan 8, 2017

Department of Health and Human Services

National Institutes of Health - National Cancer Institute

Chief, Integrative Tumor Epidemiology Branch

The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) is recruiting a visionary, senior investigator to serve as Chief of the newly-formed Integrative Tumor Epidemiology Branch (ITEB) within DCEG’s Human Genetics Program.  The position of Chief is equivalent to that of an academic department chair.

The ITEB conducts research to advance our understanding of cancer etiology and progression through integrative analyses of environmental and germline risk factors with data on histological and molecular profiling of tumors and their precursors, including somatic genomic analyses. The Branch develops methods to integrate molecular pathology, somatic and germline genomics, and epidemiology; trains pre- and post-doctoral fellows in integrative epidemiologic research; and participates in and contributes to national and international organizations and consortia to promote integrative tumor epidemiologic research. 

The Branch Chief will shape the research direction of ITEB and oversee all aspects of its development, including recruitment of faculty. She/he will also have resources to conduct an independent program of research.  The Branch currently includes a staff of three tenured investigators, as well as pre- and post-doctoral fellows and administrative staff. Resources available to ITEB include epidemiologic studies with well-annotated tissue collections, including germline genetics, biomarkers and detailed information on environmental risk factors for cancer; access to biorepositories for processing and storage of biospecimens; core laboratory facilities for genotyping, sequencing, and molecular/digital pathology services; and contract support for computer programming and for epidemiologic field studies. In addition to managing these resources, the Chief oversees the administrative management of the Branch, supervises staff members, and mentors tenure-track investigators and post-doctoral fellows.  The Chief will also provide leadership in integrated somatic analyses conducted across DCEG. Other duties include providing consultation to national and international investigators and public health officials, and acting as liaison with agencies and organizations seeking expertise related to the mission of the Branch.

The successful candidate must hold either a medical degree or a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., epidemiology, molecular pathology, cancer genomics, bioinformatics/computational science, or related fields).  Applicants must have a proven track record of scientific excellence at the international level, publish in peer-reviewed scientific or medical journals, and present at scientific meetings, with international recognition for their research contributions. The candidate must also demonstrate administrative experience, including successful mentoring, supervision, and scientific management.

The Chief of the ITEB will be eligible for a tenured appointment at a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Applicants may be U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or non-resident aliens with, or eligible to obtain, a valid employment-authorization visa.  Full Federal benefits including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401k equivalent) will be provided. 

Interested individuals should send a cover letter briefly summarizing research interests, accomplishments, and scientific management experience; curriculum vitae and bibliography; copies of up to five publications or preprints; and the names and addresses of three references to:

Ms. Catherine McClave

Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute

9609 Medical Center Drive, Rm. 7E440

E-mail: NCI-ITEB-CHIEF@mail.nih.gov

Applications received by February 8, 2017 will be considered for a first round of interviews, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers

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