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Chairman, Department of Radiobiology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Scientific Director, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute. The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) School of Medicine and the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) invite applications and nominations for a dual appointment as Chairman, Department of Radiobiology (USUHS) and as Scientific Director (AFRRI). An individual is sought with an M.D. or Ph.D. degree with a distinguished reputation and extensive state-of-the-art basic and applied research and teaching experience in radiation biology, health physics or a related discipline. Applicants must have outstanding interpersonal skills and managerial experience with the potential to lead a multimillion-dollar applied research and development program working with a multidisciplinary staff of scientists and technicians focused on medical countermeasures against radiation injuries. Applicants must also be able to establish and lead a new Department of Radiobiology, recruit new faculty and graduate students, develop curricula leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, and attract outside funding to support basic research as well as manage the daily operations of the department within the School of Medicine. Review of applications will begin on July 1, 2001. Letters of nomination and application should be sent to: Search Committee, Department of Radiobiology/Scientific Director, c/o Dr. G. David Ledney, Chairman, Radiation Medicine Department, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bldg 42, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889-5603. USUHS and AFRRI are equal employment employers. Additional information is available on the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences website (http://www.usuhs.mil/chr/vacancies.htm). Resident Associate Chief of Research, Radiation Effects Research Foundation: The U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is seeking a Resident Associate Chief of Research for the Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) in Hiroshima, Japan. RERF is a cooperative US-Japan research foundation with approximately 290 employees in laboratories in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. The Foundation is funded by the Government of Japan, through the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and by the U.S. Government, through the NAS with funds from the Department of Energy (DoE). RERF is managed by citizens of the two countries. The position of Associate Chief of Research is a senior leadership position with responsibility to assist in the direction of the research activities conducted at RERF on the long-term follow-up of late health effects among the survivors of the atomic bombs. The Associate Chief of Research assists three RERF Directors, all of whom live in Japan, in the day-to-day management of the Foundation. Qualified candidates for this position must be U.S. citizens and have an M.D. or Ph.D with extensive experience in basic research (genetics, molecular biology, cellular biology, epidemiology, immunology, etc.) and management of multi-disciplinary research programs. The Associate Chief of Research is an employee of the United States National Academy of Sciences and RERF. The salary will be commensurate with experience and will be supplemented by relocation, housing, and cost-of-living benefits. Typical NAS appointments are for two years with possible reappointment. Please send your resume and the names and addresses of at least three references to: Dr. Evan B. Douple, Board on Radiation Effects Research, (NAS 342-ED), National Academy of Sciences, 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20418. Fax: (202)334-1639; e-mail: edouple@nas.edu Radiobiology Section Head, Department of Radiation Oncology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine: The Department of Radiation Oncology and the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University have unparalleled opportunities available for an individual at the level of associate professor or professor for the position of Radiobiology Section Head with an appointment in the Department of Cancer Biology. The individual selected will direct the growing basic and translational research efforts of the Radiobiology Section, which will include up to 5 PhD basic scientists and 3 MD/MD-PhD clinician-investigators, and as well as facilitating collaborative/translational research efforts within the Basic Science component of the Cancer Center. The Section Head will have the authority to recruit at least two new faculty members to complement the research interests of the Radiobiology Section. This position includes an outstanding resource package and access to excellent research facilities: New laboratory space including 3500 sq. ft. of "open design" wet lab space, 1000 sq. ft. support space, and >500 sq. ft. office space which occupy one-half floor of a new research building. Outstanding recruitment package including space, equipment, lab techs, post-docs, graduate students, and discretionary funds. Generous salary/benefits package. Department of Radiation Oncology has 23 total faculty: treats >1500 patients per year in 3 sites; state-of-the-art treatment modalities include Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery, high dose rate brachytherapy, prostate brachytherapy, 3-dimensional conformal radiation, and intensity modulated radiation. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, NC, in the west central Piedmont region of the state. Within 1 hour of the Blue Ridge Mountains and 4 hours of the Atlantic Ocean, the climate in Winston-Salem encourages year-round activities. Winston-Salem has excellent public, private, and parochial schools as well as a strong arts community. Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to: Edward G. Shaw, M.D., Professor and Chairman, Department of Radiation Oncology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1030. Phone: (336)716-4647; Fax: (336)716-7837; e-mail: eshaw@wfubmc.edu Additionally, please contact Steven G. Swarts, Ph.D., Associate Professor and acting Section Head, Department of Radiation Oncology (same address and fax as Dr. Shaw), Phone: (336)716-6110; e-mail: sswarts@wfubmc.edu. Positions available at the Department of Radiation and Stress Cell Biology, University of Groningen, the Netherlands for a Molecular biologist (post-doc). For more information see http://www.oprit.rug.nl/kampinga/webpage7.htm. For inquiries, send an e-mail to h.h.kampinga@med.rug.nl, Harm H. Kampinga, PhD., Department of Radiation and Stress Cell Biology, University of Groningen, A. Deusinglaan 1, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands. Telephone: 31503632903; Fax: 31503632913. Health Physicist/Radiochemist: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has an immediate opening for a Health Physicist/Radiochemist to provide full time support to the National Tritium Labeling Facility (NTLF). The incumbent will carry out research on methods to optimize tritiation process efficiency, containment, and safety while reducing environmental emissions and waste. The incumbent will also support NTLF activities to meet EH&S regulatory compliance requirements. This individual will work with community and regulatory stakeholder groups, providing information about laboratory activities. The complete position description is posted at http://www.lbl.gov/CJO/ehs011084ehs.html Faculty Appointment in Molecular Radiobiology, Taussig Cancer Center and The Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation: The Departments of Radiation Oncology and Cancer Biology invite outstanding applications for a faculty position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. The successful candidate, with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and postdoctoral experience, is expected to develop an independent extramurally funded research program. Generous start-up funds, modern laboratory space in the newly opened Taussig Cancer Center, and access to oustanding core facilities in The Lerner Research Institute are provided. Areas of interest include: DNA damage response, cell cycle control, and other fundamental research which may lead to new approaches to radiation treatment. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively at the interface of basic science and clinical problems and be involved in basic and clinical collaborative projects. Those interested can learn more about our programs by visiting our Websites: http://www.lerner.ccf.org/depts/cancerbio.html and http://www2.clevelandclinic.org/radonc/radoncccf.htm. Applications including a curriculum vitae, summary of research interests, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Alex Almasan, Ph.D., Department of Cancer Biology NB-40, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195; Fax (216)445-6269, e-mail: almasaa@ccf.org (only inquiries). The Cleveland Clinic Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Radiation Biologist, Oregon Health Sciences University Department of Radiation Oncology: The School of Medicine and Oregon Cancer Center at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) invite applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the Department of Radiation Oncology and membership in the OHSU Oregon Cancer Center. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. and have sufficient research background and experience to develop and maintain an independent, extramurally funded program in radiation biology and to teach radiation biology to radiation oncology residents and radiation therapy students. Successful applicants will be expected to organize a translational research program of radiation biology research, and encouraged to develop collaborative activities with both clinical research groups and basic scientists involved in fields of DNA damage and repair, control of radiation-induced molecular responses, stem cell biology, apoptotic signaling pathways, Fanconi anemia protein function, chaperone/co-chaperone function, cell cycle checkpoint control, or other related fields now well-represented on our campus. Please send curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interest, and names of three references to: John M. Holland, M.D., OHSU Department of Radiation Oncology, L337, 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Pk Rd, Portland, OR 97201-3098. Telephone: (503)494-8756; e-mail: hollanjo@ohsu.edu. The Oregon Health Sciences University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Post-Doctoral Position, Division of Experimental Therapy, Netherlands Cancer Institute: Molecular biologist at the post-doc level needed for one year to participate in a project on genetic manipulation of radiosensitivity using retroviral vectors, with a view to developing methods to increase the efficacy of radiotherapy. The person would work in a team with two scientists and two technicians. The division is housed in an eight-floor research wing comprising divisions of molecular biology, tumor biology, molecular carcinogenesis, molecular genetics, immunology, and others, with good core facilities for molecular and cellular studies, including sequencing, flow cytometry and image analysis. Amsterdam is a very acceptable place to spend a year! The position is available now. For more information, contact Dr. A.C. Begg, Division of Experimental Therapy, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plasmanlaan 121, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Telephone: 31-20-512-2036; Fax: 31-20-512-2050; e-mail: abegg@nki.nl Post-Doctoral Position: Stanford University is seeking an individual to study radiation-induced apoptosis, oncogenes, ion channels/pumps, Calcium fluxes and signal transduction pathways. The applicant should have a working knowledge of basic molecular and cellular biological techniques. To apply, please send a curriculum vitae and the names of three references to Susan J. Knox, Ph.D., M.D., Dept. Radiation Oncology, Room A093, Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Dr., Stanford, CA 94305. Fax: (650)725-8231; e-mail: knox@reyes.stanford.edu. Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer. Post-Doctoral Position Studying DNA Damage Clusters, Biology Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory: Postdoctoral position for recent Ph.D., studying molecular aspects of induction and repair of DNA damage clusters in mammalian cells. {See recent publications: Sutherland et al. (2000) DNA Damage Clusters Induced by Ionizing Radiation in Isolated DNA and in Human Cells, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 97:103-108; Sutherland et al., (2000) Clustered Damages and Total Lesions Induced in DNA by Ionizing Radiation: Oxidized Bases and Strand Breaks, Biochemistry, 39:8026-8031}. New position in highly interacting, multi-expertise group of Betsy Sutherland, Biology Department, Brookhaven National Lab, in collaboration with Jacques Laval, Institut Gustav Roussy, France. Requires Ph.D. or equivalent in radiation biology/biochemistry or molecular biology. Good communication skills and ability to interact with scientists, professional staff and students of a wide variety of backgounds essential. Potential for participation in NASA-funded Heavy Ion Radiobiology program at BNL. Must be willing to travel to collaborating institutions. One year initial appointment, with possibility of renewal. For more information, contact Betsy Sutherland, E-mail: bms@bnl.gov; Telephone: (631) 344-3380; Fax: (631) 344-3407. To apply, send your C.V., description of your research experience and interests, and names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references to Dr. Betsy Sutherland, Biology Department, Brookhaven National Lab, Upton, Long Island, New York 11973 or by e-mail to bms@bnl.gov. BNL is an equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Post-Doctoral Position: The Edwin L. Steele Laboratory for Tumor Biology currently has openings in post-doctoral and faculty positions for outstanding applicants with diverse backgrounds including biomedical engineering, physics/biophysics, molecular pathology, mathematical modeling, immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, and physiology. For details visit http://steele.mgh.harvard.edu/steele/positions.html Questions regarding this request should be directed to Professor Rakesh Jain at (617)726-4083 or jain@steele.mgh.harvard.edu Post-Doctoral Positions in Cellular/Molecular Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School: Two post-doctoral positions are available immediately. One is to study radiation- and endogenous free radical-induced cell signaling pathways in cell and tissue explant systems. The project aims to determine the relationship between signaling pathways involved in the response of cells to low doses of ionizing radiation and those involved in oxidative stress responses. The radiation studies will involve using unique targeted radiation sources (microbeams) and will be done in collaboration with the Cell & Molecular Biophysics Group at the Gray Laboratory Cancer Research Trust, just outside London in the UK. It is expected that 50% of the position will be based at the Gray Lab as a visiting fellowship. The second position involves investigation of the pathways involved in induction of apoptosis by oxidative stress and thiol-containing compounds. The research project seeks further elucidation of an apparently novel apoptotic pathway elicited by thiols, that is independent of mitochondrial involvement. Both positions will suit a post-doctoral scientist with a background in cellular/molecular biology who has experience in cell signaling studies, particularly related to oxidative stress. A working knowledge of cell signal transduction and/or apoptosis pathways, oncogenes and in situ cytometry is essential. To apply, please send curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three references to Kathryn D. Held, Ph.D., Department of Radiation Oncology, Cox 302, Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114. Fax: (617)724-8320; e-mail: kheld@partners.org. Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School is an equal opportunity employer. Post-Doctoral Position in DNA repair, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. A position for 2-3 years is available to produce and characterize knockout mutations in genes of the pathways of homologous recombination, base excision repair, and cell-cycle checkpoint functions in hamster CHO cells. This is an ongoing, highly interactive project involving several investigators. The construction of an arrayed CHO BAC-clone library has greatly simplified the cloning of hamster genes for preparing gene-targeting vectors. Our research is focussed on understanding molecular mechanisms of DNA repair pathways at the gene and protein level, and determining the quantitative contribution of genes and pathways in cellular responses to radiation damage. The studies involve techniques in molecular biology, cell culture, molecular genetics, and cytogenetics. Duties include participation in weekly meetings of the DNA Repair Group and presentation of results at national meetings. Background desired: Ph.D. degree and experience in molecular genetics, mammalian cell culture, and/or chromosome analysis; experience and knowledge of the literature in the field of DNA repair with emphasis on mammalian systems; ability to work with minimal supervision and to learn new techniques as need to accomplish defined goals. Contact: Larry H. Thompson (Team Leader of DNA Repair Group), BBR Program, L441, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, P.O. Box 808, Livermore, CA 94551-0808, Telephone: (925)422-5658; Fax: (925)422-2282; e-mail: thompson14@llnl.gov Post-Doctoral Position, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Position available on NIH funded PO1 to study cell cycle alterations after irradiation. The lab is interested in determining the effects of radiation on the progression from G2 into M and is exploring the effects of radiation on cyclin B1 expression, gene expression in general and G2 and mitotic checkpoints. We are also exploring strategies for using this information to design therapeutic agents. Please contact Ruth Muschel, MD, PhD, Rm 269 John Morgan Bld., 3620 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Phone: (215)898-8401; Fax: (215)573-4243; e-mail: muschel@@xrt.upenn.edu Post-Doctoral Position, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. We have recently developed a novel strategy for studying metastasis involving direct visualization of tumor cells in the pulmonary circulation. This approach has led to a new model for metastasis (Nature Med 6: 100, 2000) that focuses upon the attachment of tumor cells to the pulmonary endothelium and the regulation of apoptosis thereafter. A postdoctoral position is available to use this new methodology to pursue the implications of the model. Please contact Ruth Muschel, MD, PhD, Rm 269 John Morgan Bld., 3620 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Phone: (215)898-8401; Fax: (215)573-4243; e-mail: muschel@@xrt.upenn.edu Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Radiation Research, New Jersey Medical School. Postdoctoral fellowships are available in an NIH funded group studying the biological effects of radiation. Research topics include: 1) effects of irradiated cells on unirradiated bystander cells, 2) biological effects of nonuniform distributions of radioactivity in mammalian tissue, and 3) development of computer models to predict biological effects of radioactivity. A variety of experimental approaches are employed in the research including cell culture, traditional cell survival and mutation assays, comet assay, flow cytometry, fluorescent activated cell sorting (FACS), western blots, and confocal microscopy. State of the art computing facilities are available for theoretical modeling. Candidates should have a recent doctoral degree in the biological sciences or experimental physics. Computer programming experience is desirable. Interested individuals are encouraged to speak with faculty and staff in the Department of Radiology, New Jersey Medical School: Roger W. Howell, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Radiology. Helene Z. Hill, Ph.D., Professor of Radiology. Edouard I. Azzam, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Radiology. Anupam Bishayee, Ph.D., Post-doctoral fellow. Please send CV and a list of at least three references to: Roger W. Howell, Ph.D., Department of Radiology, MSB F-451, UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School, 185 S. Orange Ave., Newark, NJ, 07103, USA. rhowell@umdnj.edu. Post-Doctoral Associate, University of Iowa. An NCI funded postdoctoral position is available from July 1 2000 to study the role of peroxisomal proliferator-activator receptor (PPAR) ligands in regulating catalase expression in normal rat brain cells and in glioma cell lines. A Ph.D. in biomedical sciences is required. Experience in tissue culture and a strong background in molecular and or cellular biology is essential. Experience in transcriptional reporter assays is a plus. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Iowa is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resume and three letters of reference to Mike Robbins, Ph.D., Free Radical & Radiation Biology Program, B180-B Medical Laboratories, Department of Radiology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242. Phone: (319)335-8014; e-mail: mike-robbins@uiowa.edu. Post-doctoral position, Duke University Medical Center.
The Tumor Microcirculation Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology has a post
doctoral position available for studies focused on oxygen transport in tumors. The
laboratory seeks applicants who are motivated to work in a multidisciplinary environment
with emphasis on team interactions to address complex issues in tumor microcirculatory
physiology. The purpose of the work is to examine the features of tumor physiology
that lead to defective oxygen transport and to use this knowledge to: (1) understand
microenvironmental control of gene expression and (2) design methods to ameliorate
hypoxia. The general approach utilizes the combination of experimental measurements and
theoretical models to examine issues of oxygen and other solute transport in tumor
tissues. Examples of methods that are currently in use in the laboratory include
skin fold window chambers, phosphorescence lifetime imaging for pO2 measurement,
bioluminescence imaging (for ATP, lactate and glucose concentration measurements in
tissues), microelectrodes and confocal microscopy. In addition, the laboratory has tumor
cell lines stably transfected with reporter genes to explore the relation between the
microenvironment and gene regulation, in situ. Applicants must have a PhD, MD, DVM
or equivalent, appropriate experience and demonstrated ability to work independently as
well as in a team environment. Duke University is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants should send a C.V., names and addresses of three individuals willing to provide
a recommendation and a personal statement to: Mark W. Dewhirst, DVM, PhD; Director
Tumor Microcirculation Laboratory; Box 3455; Duke University Medical Center; Durham, NC
27710. Phone: (919)684-4180; Fax: (919)684-8718; e-mail: dewhirst@radonc.duke.edu. For further
information see Post-doctoral positions in Molecular Genetics of Pulmonary Injury, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Positions are available for interested postdoctoral fellows to work on NIH funded research on the genetics of pulmonary injury. The laboratory uses recently developed tools and methodology for identifying genetic susceptibility loci regulating pulmonary injury after radiation and chemotherapeutic agents in well-established experimental mouse genetic models of pulmonary injury. Genotyping methodology, gene expression microarrays, and bioinformatic tools are used to identify regulatory genetic loci. Required experience includes a PhD or equivalent degree. Training in genetics, bioinformatics, genomics or pulmonary pathobiology is preferred. Interested individuals should send their resume and a letter supporting their candidacy to Dr. Elizabeth Travis, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. – 066, Houston, TX 77030. Alternatively you may e-mail to etravis@mdanderson.org or fax to (713)794-5369. Training grant opportunities are available. Post-doctoral Position, Ontario Cancer Institute, University of Toronto. A post
doctoral fellow is sought to work on a National Cancer Institute of Canada funded project
exploring functional genomics approaches to understanding normal tissue radiation
responses. Applicants should have a recent PhD in Genetics or Molecular Biology. The
research is being conducted within the Division of Experimental Therapeutics at the
Ontario Cancer Institute (http://medbio.utoronto.ca/faculty/faculty.oci.html) in collaboration
with the Toronto Centre for Modeling Human Disease Post-doctoral Position in DNA Repair; Ontario Cancer Institute/Princess Margaret Hospital. A Post-Doctoral Fellow is required for a newly funded position to investigate the molecular basis of DNA-dsb repair in the carcinogenesis and therapeutic response of human prostate tissues. The successful applicant will join a research team with interests in mammalian cell-cycle checkpoint control, DNA repair and translational studies pertaining to the radioresponse of prostate cancer. In particular, the position will address the role of the homologous versus non-homologous pathway of DNA-double strand break repair in determining the response of stromal versus epithelial tissues to DNA damaging agents both in vitro, and in vivo, in model systems. Methodology may include flow cytomtery, cell transfection, immunofluorescent confocal microscopy, primary stromal and epithelial cell culture and DNA microarray analyses.The applicant should be Post-PhD or Post-MD/MD-PhD (with relevant research experience) and have a strong background in molecular biology (PCR-DNA sequencing, DNA/RNA/protein preparation/probing and cell transfection). A strong background in mammalian cell culture and prior experience with animal models is desirable. Salary will be comensurate with experience. Web-site: http://medbio.utoronto.ca/faculty/bristow.html Please send curriculum vitae and research interests/accomplishments to: Dr. R. Bristow, MD, PhD, FRCPC; Assistant Professor (Univ. Toronto) and Associate Scientist (OCI); Princess Margaret Hospital-UHN; Department of Radiation Oncology; 610 University Avenue; Rm 5-923 Toronto, Ontario, CANADA M5G 2M9. Phone: (416)946-2128; Fax: (416)946-4442; e-mail: rob.bristow@rmp.uhn.on.ca Post-doctoral Positions; Thomas Jefferson University. A position is currently
available on an N.I.H T32 Post Doctoral Training grant. The grant is about to complete the
second year of this five-year cycle. It supports 5 post doctoral fellows. An announcement
poster can be viewed at Post –Doctoral Fellowship in Prognostic Radiology; University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas: Immediate opening to join active “Prognostic Radiology” research team at UT-Southwestern. In the light of recent funding success, applicants aree welcome to develop nuclear magnetic resonance investigations of tumor physiology, with particular emphasis on pH, pO2 and blood flow in the prostate. Prior experience in molecular biology or organic synthetic chemistry an advantage. For further information contact Ralph P. Mason, Ph.D., C. Chem.; Associate Professor, Advanced Radiological Sciences; Department of Radiology, E6.238CA; The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard; Dallas, Texas 75390-9058. Phone: (214)648-8926; Fax: (214)648-2991; e-mail: Ralph.Mason@UTSouthwestern.edu. Web info: http://swnt240.swmed.edu/radiologicalsc/ Post-Doctoral Positions, NIH. Three Postdoctoral Positions are available with the Nuclear Medicine Department, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD to study the molecular and cellular effects of ionizing radiation. Current research interests include DNA repair mechanisms, particularly DNA double-strand break repair, structural analysis of radiation induced DNA damage, and methods for production of positioned radiation damage in nucleic acids. Candidates should possess a recent Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree (5 or fewer years postgraduate). Experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, or nucleic acid chemistry is a plus. Please send a CV with the names and contact information for 3 references, along with a brief description of your research experience to: Dr. Thomas A. Winters, Bldg. 10, Room 1C401, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892-1180, e-mail: twinters@mail.nih.gov; Fax: (301)480-9712. Research Associates, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute. Regular and senior research associateship opportunities are available in a number of research areas. Information is available from the AFRRI webiste (http://www.afrri.usuhs.mil). The Laboratory Program Representative is Dr. William F. Blakely, Applied Cellular Radiobiology Department, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bldg 42, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20889-5603. Telephone: (301)295-0484; e-mail: blakely@afrri.usuhs.mil Postdoctoral, research associate and research assistant positions, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre. The Radiation Biology Laboratory at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) invites applications for positions at postdoctoral, research associate, and technician levels. Experience in cellular and/or molecular biology is required. Applicants for postdoctoral and research associate positions should have a PhD, MD or equivalent degree. Applicants for research assistant positions should have a bachelor in science or any other qualifying degree. Applicants with experience in cytogenetics are also encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will work as part of a research team studying radiosensitivity, cell cycle, DNA damage and repair, proteins and genes expression in cells derived from radiotherapy patients. Other projects such as cell aging and the effects of electromagnetic fields on human health are under development. KFSH&RC offers competitive tax-free salary with free accommodation and health coverage in addition to many other benefits such as relocation allowance, paid annual leave, 50 days vacations/year etc. To apply, please send your curriculum vitae to: Dr. Ghazi Alsbeih, Biomedical Physics Dept., KFSH&RC P.O. Box 3354, MBC-03, Riyadh 11211, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Telephone: (966-1)442-7891; Fax: (966-1)442-4777; e-mail: galsbeih@kfshrc.edu.sa. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. More information is available upon request. Postdoctoral Position, Radiation Physical Chemistry of DNA; University of Rochester Medical Center. The research program is focused on determining the mechanisms of direct damage to DNA by ionizing radiation. Well-characterized DNA samples, in the form of films and crystals, are used to correlate free radical intermediates with stable end products. Techniques employed include EPR, HPLC, MS, and gel electrophoresis. Experience in radiation and DNA chemistry is important. See web page at http://dbb.urmc.rochester.edu/Bernhard.htm. The initial appointment will be for one year and is renewable. Send a complete curriculum vita, a short summary of research interests, and the names of at least three references. If possible, please use e-mail: William_Bernhard@urmc.rochester.edu. William A. Bernhard, Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics, Box 712, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
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