Two predoctoral and three postdoctoral trainees who desire an academic career in investigative dermatology or basic skin/mucosa research with a strong clinical translational component will be selected. Criteria will include potential for independence, letters of recommendation, publication record and evidence of potential for impact in dermatology.

To apply please e-mail cover letter, statement of research (current and future interests and aims), CV and three letters of reference to Molly Kulesz-Martin, Ph.D., at dermtraining@ohsu.edu. Applications are accepted continuously. Note: To be eligible for a predoctoral slot, candidates must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program at OHSU.  To be eligible for a postdoctoral slot, candidates must first identify mentor(s) in our program and join their lab(s).

Trainees supported by this training grant must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants from diverse backgrounds that may be underrepresented in academics and science are especially encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral stipends are paid at standard NIH levels, predoctoral stipends at OHSU graduate research assistant levels. For more information contact:

Skin/Mucosa Research Training Program
Dept. of Dermatology, L468R
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, Ore. 97239-3098
Voice: 503 418-4273
Fax: 503 418-4266
E-mail: dermtraining@ohsu.edu