Position For Clinical Fellow at NICHD, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Bone and Extracellular Matrix Branch

Where – NICHD, NIH Bethesda, MD, USA - Bone and Extracellular Matrix Branch

What – Clinical Fellow (MD or MD, PhD) Initial 2yr appointment

Open – October 1 2010

The Osteogenesis Imperfecta program is a well-established NICHD program for translational investigation of OI. The clinical program is managed by PI, clinical fellow and nurse practitioner and conducts interventional and natural history trials. The clinical program coordinates with an active basic laboratory program.

Position Description
The clinical fellow will actively participate in management of pediatric population with osteogenesis imperfecta and in the design and execution of research protocols. Protocols focusing on natural history, bishosphonates and growth hormone are ongoing. Protocol on metabolism/obesity is planned. The ideal candidate is a pediatrician with background in endocrinology or genetics. This position may be undertaken as a 2nd fellowship. Entry in US Genetics Board-certifying program is also a possibility.

Salary - $46,000-$60,000

Contact: Joan Marini, MD PhD
Chief, BEMB, NICHD
oidoc@helix.nih.gov

Please email CV along with inquiries.

Dr. Marini is attending the ECTS Meeting
Contact after presentation Tuesday June 29, 9-10am Clyde Auditorium or by
email oidoc@helix.nih.gov for discussion at meeting