Postdoc: Animal Model Research in Radiation Countermeasures

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 52,800 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings and retirement plans

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow - Animal Model Research in Bethesda, Maryland. The successful candidate will initiate and conduct research on medical countermeasures for Acute Radiation Syndrome, collaborating closely with Dr. Vidya Kumar.

This role requires a doctoral degree and involves significant hands-on laboratory work, requiring expertise in molecular techniques and animal handling. A competitive salary range of $52,800 - $70,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required.
• Minimum of 0-5 years of experience required.
• Knowledge of molecular and cell biology and laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Radiation Countermeasure Development in mice exposed to radiation.
• Present new ideas to understand the mechanism of action of promising Radiation Countermeasure Drugs.
• Perform specialized laboratory research using experimental protocols.

Skills

Molecular and cell biology knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Research expertise in DNA/RNA extraction

Animal handling and injections

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

GraphPad Prism

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow - Animal Model Research in Bethesda, Maryland. The successful candidate will initiate and conduct research on medical countermeasures for Acute Radiation Syndrome, collaborating closely with Dr. Vidya Kumar.

This role requires a doctoral degree and involves significant hands-on laboratory work, requiring expertise in molecular techniques and animal handling. A competitive salary range of $52,800 - $70,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits.