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Position Title: Tenure/Tenure-Track, M.D./Ph.D.
Contact Name: Mirna Martinez
Contact Phone: 301-496-7776
Contact Fax: 301-480-1434
Contact E-mail: martinezm4@mail.nih.gov
Branch/Laboratory/Program: Molecular Imaging Program
Investigator's Home Page: http://ccr.cancer.gov/staff/staff.asp?profileid=5555
Number of Positions Available: 1

Research Area Key Words:

 Pre-clinical imaging, Photochemistry, Mol Bio
CV Required? Yes
Number References Required: 3
Publications List Required? Yes
Position Description: The Molecular Imaging Program (MIP), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), National Cancer Institute (NCI), invites applications to fill a tenure-eligible Principal Investigator position.

The Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is an intramural research component of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). CCR?s enabling infrastructure facilitates clinical studies at the NIH Clinical Center, the world?s largest dedicated clinical research complex; provides extensive opportunities for collaboration; and allows scientists and clinicians to undertake high-risk, high-impact laboratory- and clinic-based investigations. Investigators are supported by a wide array of intellectual and technological and research resources. For an overview of CCR, please visit http://ccr.cancer.gov/ .

The MIP is dedicated to accelerating the discovery of new treatments for cancer using advanced imaging methods. The MIP?s current research includes: activatable optical imaging, photoimmunotherapy, and the development of novel radionuclide and MR imaging agents.
Experience Required: Candidates must have a Ph.D., or M.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field with post-doctoral experience and an extensive background in pre-clinical imaging including MR and optical imaging, photochemistry and molecular biology. Applicants with interest in these or any complimentary areas, and who have a proven ability to conduct innovative research, are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information: The incumbent will receive research support for developing a state-of-the art laboratory that includes sufficient space, equipment, and a supply budget to sustain a research program. Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments.

This position is not restricted to U.S. citizens.

Interested applicants should submit a CV and bibliography, a brief statement of research interests (no more than two pages) to Murali Cherukuri, Ph.D., Search Chair, c/o Mirna Martinez, Building 10, Room B3B69, Bethesda, MD 20892. Also at the following link: http://irp-positions.nih.gov/job/MIP-PI
The search will remain open until a qualified applicant is found. Review of applicants will begin on or about February 2013. (60 days after Ad is posted.)
Location: NCI-Bethesda
   
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