Postdoctoral Fellow - DCB

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HJF invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow within the Research, Assessment and Development (RAD) laboratory of the Diagnostics and Countermeasures Branch at CIDR, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The role focuses on developing and implementing molecular assays and next generation sequencing to detect and quantify pathogens of national interest.

The incumbent will work in a multidisciplinary team with US Military, government, academic, and international collaborators to

Responsibilities

• Initiate and carry out research projects in collaboration with a research team.
• Develop, validate, evaluate, and implement molecular assays and NGS for pathogen detection and quantification.
• Adapt existing assays to improve performance, sensitivity, and specificity.
• Apply molecular biology and sequencing techniques to clinical research initiatives.
• Collaborate with US Military, government, academic, and international partners.

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow who is 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.

This position will be in support of the Research, Assessment and Development (RAD) laboratory in the Diagnostics and Countermeasures Branch (DCB), within the Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The incumbent will be responsible for the development, validation, evaluation, and implementation of molecular assays and next generation sequencing for use in the detection and quantification of pathogens of US Military and National interest. The incumbent will be a part of a dynamic scientific team to develop and improve diagnostic assays exploring novel ideas and approaches to detect infectious agents. Adapt existing assays, improving performance, specificity/sensitivity and detection and quantification of pathogens of clinical and clinical research significance. The incumbent will be expected to apply molecular biology techniques, next generation sequencing techniques, scientific principles, and concepts to support clinical research initiatives and develop improved diagnostic assays. The incumbent will work within a multidisciplinary environment consisting of US Military, US Government, academic, and international collaborators.

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.