| Laboratory of Clinical Investigation Postbaccalaureate Training Opportunity at the NIH | |
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| Cartilage Tissue Engineering: One or more positions will be available starting in Summer, 2008, in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy Section (Richard Spencer, M.D., Ph.D., Chief) of the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health, located in Baltimore, Maryland. The work will center on tissue engineering protocols and characterization of engineered tissue, and the postbac fellow will also have the opportunity to learn modern magnetic resonance (MRI and NMR) techniques. Information about the laboratory can be found at: http://www.grc.nia.nih.gov/branches/lci/nmr/nmr.htm | |
| Candidates should have or be close to obtaining a degree in biomedical engineering, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related areas. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week is required, although a schedule of up to 40 hours/week is available. In addition, a commitment of 6 months to a year or more is required. This appointment can be renewed for a total of two years and can be taken up either concurrently with undergraduate studies (part time) or after completion of the Bachelor's degree (full time). | |
| Candidates should apply electronically at the NIH Research and Training web site http://www.training.nih.gov/student/pre-irta/previewpostbac.asp. After completing the on-line application, candidates should send an email to the investigator noting their interest in the position. | |
| Richard Spencer, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy Section NIH/National Institute on Aging 5600 Nathan Shock Drive Baltimore, MD 21224 Telephone: 410-558-8226 Email: spencer@helix.nih.gov | |
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