National Cancer Institute, HIV Drug Resistance Program Frederick, MarylandThe stipend starts at $50,400, commensurate with experience.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW -- HIV REPLICATION, RETROVIRAL RNA PACKAGING, and VIRUS ASSEMBLY

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Center for Cancer Research (CCR)

A postdoctoral position is available in the Viral Recombination Section (VRS), HIV Dynamics and Replication Program (HIV DRP), Center for Cancer Research (CCR).

The VRS studies retroviral replication using human immunodeficiency viruses and other retroviruses, with a particular emphasis on the mechanisms of specific RNA packaging, virus assembly, and HIV replication. Molecular tools and advanced imaging approaches are used to dissect various aspects of viral replication mechanisms. The VRS is interested in both basic science and clinical aspects of viral replication.  A more complete description of the projects can be found at http://home.ncifcrf.gov/hivdrp/Hu_res.html.

Interested candidates must have a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree and have less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience in a related field.   Candidates who are enthusiastic about making advances in HIV biology and have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or virology are encouraged to apply.  The stipend starts at $50,400, commensurate with experience. This is a time-limited, renewable appointment.

To apply, send a cover letter, CV including bibliography, and contact information for three references to the following address:

Dr. Wei-Shau Hu

Viral Recombination Section

HIV Dynamics and Replication Program

Center for Cancer Research

National Cancer Institute

P.O. Box B, Building 535, Room 336

Frederick, MD 21702-1201

E-mail: wei-shau.hu@nih.gov

This position is subject to a background investigation.
 
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