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    Postdoctoral Fellow - Silver Spring, United States - Henry M. Jackson Foundation

    Henry M. Jackson Foundation
    Henry M. Jackson Foundation Silver Spring, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Join the HJF Team


    HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team.

    Pursues research along a focused line of inquiry leading to development of manuscript(s).

    This position will be in support of research conducted in the laboratories of Dr. Morgane Rolland at the U.S.

    Military HIV Research Program in the Viral Genomic Section and Systems Serology Core:
    Dr. Rolland's Lab. We're looking for someone who is organized and detail-oriented who enjoys working with a supportive and inclusive team. Great opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to exciting research

    The lab focuses on understanding infectious disease dynamics, particularly for HIV-1, and translating this knowledge to develop vaccines. The applicant will conduct laboratory assays.


    Relevant skills desired include some of the following: 1) PCR amplification and sequencing (Sanger or deep sequencing); 2) molecular cloning; 3) bacterial or mammalian cell culture.

    The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine.

    We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.

    Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners.

    HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.


    Note:
    This site requires that non U.S. Citizens reside in the United States for three of the five recent years.

    Responsibilities


    • Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development.
    • Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.
    • Performs specialized laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which involves specialized procedures.
    • Collects and handles samples and keeps detailed records of experiments.
    • Assists with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.
    • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
    Qualifications

    Education and Experience


    • Doctoral degree in life science.
    • Minimum of 0-5 years experience required.
    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


    • Has performed and developed specialized laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which will involve specialized procedures such as extraction of nucleic acids, molecular analysis of specific RNA transcripts by quantitative RT-PCR, endpoint/SGA/ real-time PCR, conventional and deep sequencing, DNA cloning and generating infectious molecular clones.
    • This position requires that you obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.
    Work Environment


    • This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.
    Physical Capabilities


    • Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
    Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.


    Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

    However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

    41 CFR c)


    Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

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