What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post-Doctoral Researcher position at Office of Intramural Training & Education?
The Framingham Heart Study (FHS) was started in 1948 with a focus on unlocking the risk factors behind cardiovascular disease. The Johnson Lab (within NHLBI Intramural) is highly focused on understanding platelets and their role in both bleeding and cardiovascular disease, and how we may improve anti-platelet therapeutics. Trainees in the Johnson Lab have gone onto successful careers in industry and academia, and the Lab has >49,000 citations to its work with a current h-index >110.
About the position
We seek talented and diverse individuals to work with the Framingham Heart Study within NHLBI. The FHS, has a wealth of genetic and OMICs data including whole genome sequence data, transcriptomes (microarray and RNA-seq), methylome, lipidome, metabolome, microbiome and proteome. Additionally, the Johnson Lab has led the collection of the largest global samples to date on platelet function, platelet reactivity and platelet RNA-sequencing both within FHS and other cohort samples. Current analyses include focus on multi-OMICs platelet profiling, longitudinal measures, disease prediction and functional molecular studies. Relevant future research project areas for Fellows include the genetics of platelet function, bleeding disorders, pharmacogenetics of anti-platelet therapy, and the integration of multi-OMICS data, bioinformatics and machine learning to yield new discoveries. We collaborate widely with several Domestic and International Consortia in the area of Hematology (platelet count), Hemostasis (coagulation, hemostatic and fibrinolytic factors), and cardiovascular risk (MI, stroke, VTE).
We are co-leading genetic projects on platelet counts in ~1.2 million individuals in sample size to generate new target genes controlling platelet biogenesis and decay. We also have a molecular lab focused on translating our population discoveries into functional cellular experiments (iPSC, CRISPr, drug compound screening) at the main NIH campus. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The initial appointment will be for a minimum of 2 years, with appointment renewals in 1-year increments. The post-doc must be a US citizen, resident non-US citizen, or nonresident non-US citizen who obtains a valid employment visa. Position placement may be available at either Framingham, MA or Bethesda, MD locations.
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What you'll need to apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting key qualifications and research interests, and curriculum vitae with complete bibliography. 3 Letters of Reference may be requested at a later potential interview stage.
Contact name
Andrew D. Johnson, PhD
Contact email
johnsonad2@nhlbi.nih.gov
Qualifications
Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. and research experience in 1 or more of the following: Bioinformatics, Genomics/multi-OMICs, Statistical Genetics, Epidemiology, Hematology, Platelet Biology, and/or Molecular/Cellular/ Biology. A proven track record of prior publications is expected.
Disclaimer/Fine Print
Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.