Diversity in Aging Research Post-Doctoral Training Program

Post-doctoral Position:

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is the lead federal agency for aging, age-related disease, and Alzheimer’s disease research. The NIA Intramural Research Program’s (IRP). Diversity in Aging Research Pipeline Program (DARPP) seeks to enhance diversity within the workforce of aging-science researchers. The goal of the program is to provide professional development opportunities within the NIA IRP for underrepresented minorities and those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Opportunities exist in several NIA IRP laboratories pursuing varied types of research. More information about the NIA intramural program and participating faculty can be found at: https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/labs/diversity-aging-research-pipeline-program

Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or M.D.) degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, bio- informatics, genomics, epidemiology, neuroscience, biopsychology or a related biomedical science field. Prior experience in aging research is not required. All applicants must be from a population underrepresented in the biomedical sciences, and have less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience. Candidates may be U.S. citizens, permanent-residents, or foreign nationals. Salary will be commensurate with research experience according to the NIH intramural pay scale.

Interested applicants should e-mail curriculum vitae, a brief description of their research interests, and 3 letters of reference to:

The DARPP Selection Committee c/o Mrs. Taya Dunn Johnson

Send email to: dunnt@grc.nia.nih.gov with Subject Line: DARPP Application – Last Name

Review of applications will begin April 1, 2018.
The application deadline is April 30, 2018. Interviews will be conducted in May 2018.

HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.