National Space Biomedical Research Institute Announces Postdoctoral Fellowship

The National Space Biomedical Research Institute seeks solutions to health concerns facing astronauts on long missions. This research also benefits patients on Earth. The NSBRI is soliciting applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship program.

The NSBRI’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides support for Postdoctoral Fellows in any U.S. laboratory carrying out space-related biomedical or biotechnological research. The program is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or persons with pre-existing visas obtained through their sponsoring institutions that permit postdoctoral training for the project’s duration. Funding is for a two-year period with an option for a third year of support.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a Notice of Intent by July 7, 2009. (NOI is not required.)

Applications are due Aug. 4, 2009.

For detailed information on the application process, visit http://www.nsbri.org/Announcements/rfa09-01.html.

Questions about this opportunity should be directed to postdoc@www.nsbri.org.