The National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research announces an opening for a Veterinary Pathologist dedicated to *investigative/comparative pathology, translational research in cancer biology, and graduate research training* in the Molecular Pathology Unit (MPU), Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics. This career position within the National Cancer Institute Intramural Research Program encompasses many exciting aspects of an academic appointment and is housed within the resource-intensive environment of the nation’s premier medical research agency. *The successful candidate will contribute to two broad initiatives: * 1. *Investigative pathology and comparative translational research within the NCI Center for Cancer Research (CCR).* The CCR encompasses a vibrant, multidisciplinary research community that supports innovative, high-impact research with substantial support for research technologies, shared research resources, and availability of a broad range of scientific and clinical expertise. CCR comprises nearly 250 teams conducting basic, translational, and clinical research in the NCI intramural program – an environment supporting innovative life science discovery aimed at improving human health. 1. *Training, mentorship, and program operations for the NIH Comparative Biomedical Scientist Training Program (CBSTP).* The CBSTP is an NCI-supported Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP) that provides graduate veterinarians with advanced research and specialty training. This multidisciplinary experience combines training in veterinary pathology and graduate education at an NCI Partner University with training in comparative biomedical research and computational and molecular pathology at the NIH, that leads to the PhD degree. Trainees prepare for careers as comprehensively trained DVM, PhD clinician-scientist investigators, experimentalists, pathologists, and research collaborators. In cooperation with its university partners, the CBSTP has trained investigative veterinary pathologists for twenty years. More information about the CBSTP may be found here: https://nih-cbstp.nci.nih.gov/ *Example position responsibilities in support of the above initiatives include:* 1) *Function as an investigative pathologist in comparative translational research:* · Apply and expand current digital and molecular pathology capabilities, advanced microscopy techniques, computationally based tissue image analysis, and computer-assisted diagnostic decision support research particularly focused on in-depth tissue-context disease interrogation · Perform phenotyping of mouse and other animal models to improve mechanistic understanding and predictability for human disease · Build and sustain individual and collaborative research capabilities undertaken by MPU within CCR 2) *Provide training and mentorship within the CBSTP:* · Assist in the administration of the CBSTP combined diagnostic and PhD research training program · Recruit, train, and mentor CBSTP fellows during diagnostic pathology and PhD programmatic phases in cooperation with CBSTP leadership and staff · Collaborate with CBSTP leadership and staff to create and deliver curricula supporting advanced pathology training initiatives and preparation for pathology board certification (ACVP) This position is located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, in close proximity to northern Virginia and Washington, DC. The DC-Maryland-Virginia nexus offers a thriving and diverse urban to suburban environment featuring numerous outstanding restaurants, shopping areas, entertainment venues, and arts and culture districts. Primary and secondary schools within the area are highly rated both locally and nationally. Employment is through an NIH Title 42 appointment mechanism used to appoint most doctoral level NIH staff. This is a federal full-time equivalent position, and a comprehensive benefits package is available. DHHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers. The NIH NCI encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. *Full application details, qualifications, salary and benefits, directions on how to apply, and commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity are described in the attached position description.* Questions and requests for additional information may be addressed to Drs. Mark Simpson and Heather Shive at *ncimolpathol@mail.nih.gov* <ncimolpathol@mail.nih.gov>*.* Heather R. Shive, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Co-director, NIH Comparative Biomedical Scientist Training Program Molecular Pathology Unit, Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics Center for Cancer Research 37 Convent Drive, NIH Building 37 National Cancer Institute heather.shive@nih.gov Pronouns: she/her/hers