Research Assistant I - CPDR

Federallabs; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) seeks a Research Assistant I to support the Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) in Bethesda, MD.

The role provides lab and technical support to the research team and contributes to translational cancer projects. You will join the Su laboratory focusing on genomic instability and aneuploidy in prostate cancer, working with multi-modal datasets and developing scientific presentation and writing skills to advance

Qualifications

• Interest in molecular biology and identifying novel biomarkers in prostate cancer.
• Ability to contribute to translational cancer research efforts.
• Experience or interest in experimental design and scientific communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research projects in collaboration with a research team.
• Provide laboratory and technical support to senior staff.
• Develop scientific presentation and writing skills.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biomarker research

Collaborative research

Education

Bachelors degree in a related field

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Research Assistant I to perform research and/or development in collaboration with others for projects. The Research Assistant I provides laboratory and technical support to senior technical and professional staff and solves less complex problems in carrying out research projects in a laboratory environment.

This position will be in support of the Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) within the Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP) located at the Rockledge Offices in Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to the MCCRP and CPDR.

The Su laboratory at the Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) is seeking a highly motivated and talented Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistant with strong interests in translational cancer research to join a dynamic research team. Dr. Su has adjunct appointments and close collaborations with National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Walter Reed Hospital and Uniformed Services University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The lab focuses on how genomic instability and tumor-specific aneuploidy influences prostate cancer development. Current lab projects focus on identifying novel aneuploidy-associated gene candidates in driving the proliferation and progression in cancers and elucidating relevant molecular mechanisms in the field of (but not limited to) DNA damage repair, genomic instability, cancer metabolism and cancer immunology. The Su lab is using multi-modal datasets including single-cell RNA/ATAC sequencing, single-cell DNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomics and epigenomics to interrogate these questions with hope to provide therapeutic implications for treating aggressive cancer types. The overarching goal of these studies is to provide implications for novel therapeutic strategies for cancer patients.

The Research Assistant I will be responsible for carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team consisting of scientific and clinical investigators. Candidates should have interests in molecular biology and in identifying novel biomarkers in prostate cancer. Career building opportunities include development of scientific presentation, technical research skills, experimental design, and writing skills.

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.