Research Associate - Pathogen Genomics & Biosecurity

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine in Dayton, OH invites applications for a Research Associate to perform independent research supporting pathogen-agnostic characterization of biological samples using molecular, microbiological and genomic techniques.

You will design and execute experiments, analyze complex datasets, develop innovative methods and collaborate across disciplines to assess known and emerging threats in support of biodefense and public health.

Qualifications

• Independent research experience in biology or related field.
• Experience with molecular biology and genomic techniques.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and develop methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to characterize biological samples.
• Analyze datasets and develop innovative characterization methods.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess threats.

Skills

Independent research

Molecular biology

Genomics

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Next-Gen Sequencing

Bioinformatics

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine in Dayton, OH invites applications for a Research Associate to perform independent research supporting pathogen-agnostic characterization of biological samples using molecular, microbiological and genomic techniques.

You will design and execute experiments, analyze complex datasets, develop innovative methods and collaborate across disciplines to assess known and emerging threats in support of biodefense and public health.