美國亨利.杰克遜軍事醫(yī)學發(fā)展基金會2024年招聘博士后
Postdoctoral Fellow, HIV
Employer
Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF)
Location
Silver Spring, Maryland
Salary
$48,000 - $75,000 + benefits
Closing date
Mar 12, 2024
Discipline
Life Sciences, Immunology, Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
PhD Fellowship, Postdoc, Postdoc Fellowship
Organization Type
Non-Profit
Join the HJF Team!
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.
HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to be responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team. Pursuits research along a focused line of inquiry and has a manuscript in development.
The position is in the Adjuvants and Formulation Section of the Laboratory of Adjuvant and Antigen Research, US Military HIV Research Program at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. The postdoctoral researcher will conduct basic laboratory research in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, and immunology of liposomes and adjuvants. In addition, the postdoctoral researcher will conduct research on the development of novel liposome formulations to be used as adjuvants for HIV-1 and other infectious disease vaccine candidates, and development of lipid nanoparticles for mRNA-based vaccines.
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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.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data
Physical Capabilities
Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
Work Environment
This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.
Education and Experience
Doctoral degree
Minimum of 0-5 years experience required.
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. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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 60-1.35(c)
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
