Fellowship Positions at the
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
National Center for Environmental
Health
Division of Laboratory
Sciences
The Protein Biomarker- Lipid Reference Laboratory at the
National Center for Environmental Health, CDC is performing research in the
areas of human biomonitoring and chronic disease biomarkers. This research
involves the development of analytical methods to measure biomarkers such as
steroid hormones, lipids, and trans-fatty acids, which have been linked with
chronic disease. Information obtained from this research will be used to
determine the extent of exposure in the population as well as to identify normal
ranges for chronic disease biomarkers. Findings will be used to help to
identify population subgroups with increased exposure or risk, and to assess
possible associations between exposure, risk, and health effects.
The research involves activities such as sample preparation
using automated equipment, analysis of samples by mass spectrometry, data
processing and analysis, and presentation of results. The candidate will
perform these tasks in compliance with CDC and CLIA policies and regulations,
which requires record keeping activities and performing administrative
tasks.
This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain
hands-on experience in human exposure research as well as laboratory medicine,
using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and procedures, working in a CLIA
regulated environment, and in biomonitoring related public health
activities.
We are seeking candidates at the Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. levels
with a degree in science (Minimum GPA: 3.0) and experience in chemical and
analytical laboratory work.
At the Doctoral level, the following skills are
desired:
·
The
ability to conceive, organize and carry out basic and applied research directed
towards expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of human measurements
of lipids and/or chemistry principles associated with clinical
measurements.
·
The
aptitude to review scientific literature, formulate research plans, conduct
laboratory experiments, interpret and evaluate results and other findings, and
write reports describing the results and conclusions.
·
The
ability to interact with professional and technical laboratory personnel
detailed to assist in accomplishing specifically designated program
activities.
·
Experience
with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation is required.
At the Master’s level, the following skills are
desired:
·
The
ability to organize and carry our basic and applied research directed towards
expanding scientific knowledge and understanding of human measurements of lipids
and/or chemistry principles associated with clinical
measurement.
·
The
aptitude to review scientific literature, formulate research plans, conduct
laboratory experiments, interpret and evaluate results and other findings, and
write reports describing the results and conclusions.
·
Experience
with HPLC, GC, and MS instrumentation is required.
At the Bachelor’s level, the following skills are
desired:
·
Experience
conducting routine laboratory tasks.
·
HPLC,
GC, and MS instrumentation experience.
·
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office applications.
This fellowship is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute
for Science and Education (ORISE) (visit http://orise.orau.gov/cdc/ for further
information). The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed for up
to four year. The participant will receive a monthly stipend depending on
educational level and experience and following the federal salary tables (GS
tables). The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
Participants do not become employees of CDC or the program administrator, and
there are no fringe benefits paid.
Applications should be emailed to Heather Kuiper, Ph.D.
(HKuiper@cdc.gov) by December 23rd, 2014. The application
should include a curriculum vitae or resume, copy of transcripts, current pay
stub or salary on letterhead (if applicable) and two letters of recommendation
(letters by E-mail are sufficient).
