A Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Training Program sponsored by NIH/NIDDK 5T32 DK007169

Program Director:  Andrea Dunaif, MD

Program Objectives

The overall objectives of the program are:

1. To train graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the fundamental biology and integrative physiology of endocrinology, diabetes and hormone action in a disease-oriented environment
2. To mentor the next generation of investigators who can work at the interface between the laboratory and clinical medicine to ensure that scientific advances are rapidly translated to improve the care of patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders, including diabetes and obesity.

The combined training of graduate students, PhDs and clinical fellows in endocrinology, diabetes and hormone action research emphasizes these objectives as well as the continuum between fundamental science and patient care.

NUPEDHA is accepting postdoctoral fellowship applications!

NUPEDHA has an available postdoctoral fellowship training opportunity with world-class NIH-supported mentors.  Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for appointment as early as September 2011.

About the Position:
The post-doctoral fellow appointment is for one year with a second year contingent upon performance.  The fellow will receive stipend, travel, research supply, and (if applicable) tuition support.  In addition, he/she will have access to a number of career development resources.  Eligible candidates will have an MD and/or PhD and must devote at least 75% effort to the training program.  Candidates must also be a citizen or possess a current green card.  For more information on award eligibility requirements, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps_2010/nihgps_ch11.htm#_Toc271265099

Application Materials:
1.     CV
2.     Letter of Support from NUPEDHA Mentor
3.     Two letters of recommendation from individuals who know applicant in a professional and/or academic setting. 
4.     Statement of proposed research area/project (1 page max)
5.     Career statement.  Applicant should discuss: a) Background and current position, b) current professional interests, and c) future career plans (1 page max)
6.     OPTIONAL: Additional relevant documents applicant would like to include (e.g. Supporting Publications, additional letters of recommendation, etc.)

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and should be emailed in Word and/or PDF format to:

Melissa Mizwa, Program Coordinator
ad-admin@northwestern.edu
(312) 503-2902