Genetic Epidemiology of Skin Cancer, Postdoctoral Fellowship
Work with Dr. Michael Sargen
Michael Sargen
Michael Sargen, M.D., Lasker Clinical Research Scholar in the Clinical Genetics Branch of the NCI Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow interested in conducting multi-omics and epidemiologic studies of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer.
Potential opportunities include:
- Identify genomic factors contributing to pediatric melanoma and high-risk precancerous lesions, to inform early detection and prevention strategies. This work will involve analyzing multi-omics data from the NCI Atypical Spitzoid Tumor Study.
- Contribute to chemoprevention trials for melanoma at the NIH Clinical Center.
- Lead descriptive epidemiology studies evaluating novel risk factors for melanoma, sebaceous carcinoma, and other skin cancers.
- Conduct genotype-phenotype analyses of melanoma predisposition syndromes using data from the NIH Familial Melanoma Study and population genomics databases (UK Biobank, Geisinger MyCode)
DCEG is a research division of the NCI, one of the focal points for cancer research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Division is the world’s largest cancer epidemiology research group. Its renowned epidemiologists, geneticists, and biostatisticians conduct population and multidisciplinary research to discover the genetic and environmental determinants of cancer and new approaches to cancer prevention.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctoral degree or expect to soon complete a doctoral degree program in epidemiology, bioinformatics, genetics, or related field. Individuals with training in epidemiologic methods or bioinformatics, strong analytic thinking skills, and an understanding of biological and molecular processes are encouraged to apply.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Candidates are subject to a background investigation. Department of Health and Human Services, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers and dedicated to building a diverse community in their training and employment programs.
Learn more about the advantages of being a DCEG fellow, including our distinctive research environment, mentorship, professional development, compensation and benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
To Apply
Applicants should submit their applications through the NCI Future Fellows Database and email Dr. Sargen of their intent to apply. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about this position, contact Dr. Sargen.