CDC Foundation Fellowship Position
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Environmental Health
Division of Laboratory Sciences
The Clinical
Chemistry Branch (CCB) at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC,
develops and improves methods for assessing disease status associated with and
the risk for selected chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, and hormonal disorders. Part of the work involves hormone steroid
measurement in the U.S. population using the state-of-the art instrumentation
such as LC-MS/MS and automated liquid handling system.
The candidate should have a Bachelor
degree in Chemistry or equivalent (Minimum GPA: 3.0) with extensive laboratory
experience. The following skills are
desired:
·
Experience
with HPLC and MS instrumentation.
·
Excellent
analytical and quantitative skills.
This fellowship will
provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experiences in measuring steroid
hormones, in working in a CLIA regulated work environment, in research using
state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and to learn more about public health
activities.
This fellowship will
be administered through the CDC Foundation (visit www.cdcfoundation.org for
further information), and no visa sponsorship is provided for this position.
The duration of this fellowship appointment is 1 year. The stipend depends on
grade and qualification and follows those stated in federal salary tables (GS
tables). The workplace is located in Atlanta, GA.
Applications should
be sent to Dr. Yuesong Wang (YWang6@cdc.gov) by Dec 15, 2012. The application should include a curriculum vitae or
resume, official transcripts, current pay stub or salary on letterhead (if
applicable) and two recommendation letters (letters sent by email are
sufficient).
Yuesong Wang, Ph. D.
Research Chemist
Clinical
Chemistry Branch
Division of Laboratory Sciences
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4770 Buford
Highway NE, MS F25, Atlanta, GA 30341
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