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National Institutes of Health

29 April 2008

Statistical Genetics Director
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Institute on Aging
Statistical Genetics Director
The National Institute on Aging, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Department of Health and Human Services, is recruiting for a Staff Scientist-Facility Head who will serve as the Statistical Genetics Director of the Laboratory of Genetics (LG) of the Intramural Research Program (IRP).

The incumbent will be responsible for collaborating in and coordinating statistical genetic and epidemiological analyses of aging-related human conditions
and diseases. The collaborative research includes the adaptation or development of new analytic programs with participation in an interactive group studying genetic and epidemiological data for selected agingrelated phenotypes in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging; in other outbred populations; and in the Sardinian "founder population". Accordingly, the duties of this position require the applicant to hold a Ph.D. and have at least 2 years of additional postdoctoral experience in statistical genetics or comparable epidemiological statistics. Applicants must have a record of scientific accomplishments, including excellence in statistical analyses and qualifications to develop, update, and manage statistical staff and analysis software.


Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. The salary range for Staff Scientists is $79,397 - $159,657. A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available. Applicants must send curriculum vitae, bibliography, and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, LG Staff Scientist — Statistical Genetics Search Committee; Vacancy # NIA-IRP-08-06; c/o Peggy Grothe, Intramural Program Specialist; Office of the Scientific Director, National Institute on
Aging, 251 Bayview Blvd, Suite 100, Room 04C221 Baltimore, MD 21224. Applications must be received before May 31, 2007. If additional information is needed, please call 410-558-8012 or email: grothep@grc.nia.nih.gov.

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