Post Doctoral Fellow - USU MASH Program

The Geneva Foundation; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision healthcare

403b retirement plan with employer match

Up to 4 weeks of paid time off

Job summary

The Geneva Foundation seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Rockville, MD, to contribute to military medical research. This role involves the development of in silico models and collaboration with a research team, focusing on physiological modeling, trauma care, and emerging medical technologies.

Candidates must possess a PhD or MD and have experience in medical research project management. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and generous paid leave.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of Defense.
• Experience in creating in silico and/or in vitro models of cardiovascular systems.
• Knowledge of military system, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principle Investigator and research team.
• Draft and submit abstracts, manuscripts, and reports.
• Prepare progress reports on research as required.

Skills

Medical research project management

Quantifying motion of flow-diverting stent

Biofidelic silicone phantom fabrication

Triboelectric charge knowledge

Creating in silico models

Hardware/software for micro-shock tubes

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

PhD or MD

Job description

About the Position

The Postdoctoral Fellow will serve as a scientific contributor, executing research activities under the technical direction and mentorship of the Principle Investigator. The Fellow will contribute to the development of in silico physiological models of hemorrhage, integration with large-animal experimental data, and execution of independent verification and validation (IV&V) studies to evaluate emerging medical technologies. This is a highly collaborative role working across the Uniformed Services University (USU) Center for Biotechnology (4DBio³) laboratory and the Battlefield Shock and Organ Support (BSOS) Lab, supporting research at the intersection of computational modeling, translational science, and trauma care innovation. This position is 100% onsite at the Uniformed Services University Offsite 4DBio³ Laboratory in Rockville, MD. A thorough government background check will be administered.

About the Program

The USU Center for Biotechnology develops and applies advanced biotechnologies to enhance the readiness, health, and well‑being of America's warfighters, veterans, and families. It champions a multidisciplinary approach that unites DoD and federal researchers, clinicians, academic collaborators, and industry partners across traditional and emerging scientific fields. The Center's research spans a broad portfolio including advanced imaging, on‑demand blood products, organ‑on‑chip and micro physiological systems, wound care, traumatic brain injury diagnostics, and point‑of‑need medical devices. The Geneva Foundation serves as the nonprofit partner for 4DBio³, managing the federal grants and cooperative agreements that support the Center's research, education and training, and scholarship activities.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD required.
• 1‑2 years medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of Defense.
• Specialized knowledge of quantifying motion of a conformed flow‑diverting stent (FDS) against the aneurysmal vessel wall to analyze whether mechanical interactions could be detrimental to the stability of aneurysms.
• Experience with a biofidelic silicone phantom fabricated based on the digital subtraction angiography of patient’s blood vessel.
• Specialized knowledge of triboelectric charge on particles in helical gas/solids pipe flow systems and the effect of electric charge on particle‑pair relative velocity in isotropic turbulence.
• Experience in creating in silico and/or in vitro models of cardiovascular systems.
• Experience in creating hardware and software for micro‑shock tubes for study of blast overpressure.
• Knowledge of military system, preferred.
• Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication.
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast‑paced, high‑pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects.
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office SoftwarE.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and assist the Principle Investigator, Co‑Investigators and research team in the performance of the research study.
• Contribute to the drafting and submitting of abstracts, manuscripts and reports for dissemination.
• Prepare progress reports on research as required.
• Analyze and write‑up data.
• Present complex information effectively to a range of audiences.
• Provide data management assistance.
• Provide project close‑out support.

Overview

As a leader in military medical research, at Geneva, our professionals develop critical solutions – and build rewarding careers. Our team of more than 400 employees across the world joins forces with some of the world’s leading researchers and innovators, who are committed to the advancement of military medicine worldwide.

Benefits

The Geneva Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Our benefits package includes financial rewards that are a significant part of the employee's total rewards compensation package. Geneva's highly competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision healthcare, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings account, with employer contribution. Coverage is provided for employees and family members including domestic partners. Short‑and long‑term disability, Employee Assistance Program, Life & ADD insurance, 403b retirement plan with generous employer match, flexible leave options, 11 paid holidays per year, and up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year.

Employees may qualify for PSLF as Geneva is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Full‑time positions come with all benefits. Part‑time and intermittent positions may vary.