EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SCIENTIST I
Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a non-profit consortium of universities, has an immediate opening for an entry level scientist in its Division of Space Life Sciences (DSLS) working at the NASA Johnson Space Center in support of the Space Radiation Health Project. This is a full-time appointment to conduct research at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, using expertise in mammalian cell response to DNA double strand breaks induced by low and high LET radiation, including checkpoint activation and DNA repair and the relationship between DNA damage response and signal transduction.  Some travel may be required.

Applicants must have a recent Ph.D. in the area of biology or medical research with emphasis on DNA repair, or a similar field, with a focus on experimental biology approaches related to radiation cancer risk.  Excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong publication record are required.

UNIVERSITIES SPACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please reference job # SS-C, and send your cover letter and curriculum vitae to: recruitment@dsls.usra.edu.  E-mailed applications are preferred.

USRA DSLS; 3600 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX  77058; fax: 281-244-2006.

Post-doctoral Position Available
Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a non-profit consortium of universities, has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral appointment, not to exceed a maximum of three years dependent on funding.  This appointment will be in the area of Space Radiobiology in the Division of Space Life Sciences.  This is a full-time, entry level appointment to conduct research in support of the Radiation Biophysics Laboratory at the NASA Johnson Space Center to advance the understanding of the mechanisms of biological damage that underlies radiation health risks.  The successful candidate must be a citizen of the United States and will be expected to support ongoing analysis of data on radio-protective properties of nano-particles and assist with experiments to study heavy ion-induced chromosomal damages and gene mutations using in vitro cellular or animal models. Some travel may be required.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in radiobiology, radiation biophysics or a related science field, along with knowledge of specialized computer software relevant to scientific research activities.  Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

UNIVERSITIES SPACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please reference job # S-WRad, and send your curriculum vitae to: recruitment@dsls.usra.edu.  E-mailed applications are preferred.

USRA DSLS
3600 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX  77058
Fax: 281-244-2006

Last updated
September 24, 2009