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Postdoctoral Opportunities
in Radiation Biology


This program is supported by the National Cancer Institute to provide research training in modern Radiation Biology (T32 CA09078).

The program covers a broad array of subjects conducted in internationally recognized laboratories:
  • cell biology of radiation effects
  • cellular responses to free radicals
  • checkpoint activation by DNA damage
  • development of novel radiotherapy agents
  • oncogenic and genotoxic stress signaling mechanisms
  • mouse models approaches for stress signal transduction
  • radiation functional genomics and toxicogenomics

The training program is based in the Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases of the Harvard School of Public Health, but preceptors are also located at the Medical School, representing the Department of Nuclear Medicine, at the Dana-Farber Cancer Center, and at the Massachusetts General Hospital, representing the Department of Radiation Oncology.

A major strength of this program is the diversity of its faculty and the opportunity for fellows to interact with world-class scientists and physicians in the Harvard biomedical research complex. In addition, the Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School provide a unique environment with state-of-the-art core facilities for cellular and molecular analysis, data processing, and outstanding libraries and other support services. The Boston area is an excellent location for young scientists, with top colleagues in all disciplines and visiting lecturers from around the world.

Applicants must have a PhD in biology, biophysics, or related sciences, or an MD, DVM, or other suitable degree. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States (i.e., need a "Green Card"). The training program consists of 2-3 years of laboratory research and training under one of the preceptors, including opportunities to present research accomplishments at local, national, and international meetings. Past trainees have obtained leadership positions in academic, government, and industrial research.

Please contact a preceptor directly or send a curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three references to:

Professor Bruce Demple, Director
Radiation Biology Training Program
Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases
Harvard School of Public Health
665 Huntington Avenue, I-509
Boston, MA 02115
E-mail: bdemple@hsph.harvard.edu
         
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