Research Scientist II & Adjunct Professor: 3D Bioprinting & Organ-on-Chip

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) seeks a Research Scientist II to support Dr.

Philip Jordan's lab in the Department of Biochemistry, USU School of Medicine in Bethesda, MD. The role includes directing research, teaching, and coordinating education while advancing organ-on-a-chip technologies. Responsibilities include mentoring students, preparing scholarly publications, and contributing to graduate education compliance.

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level training in education to include training in research design, qualitative analysis, and quantitative analysis.
• Knowledge of and experience with teaching graduate level students in a research or academic setting.
• Experience with 3D printing and organoid technologies is required.
• Must be willing to work with animal models (mice), training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Direct research as a Primary Investigator (PI) or sub-award PI on federal or sponsored grants (e.g., NIH, DoW), and developing Microphysiological Systems (MPS), 3D bioprinted tissues, and organ-on-a-chip models to assess radiation and toxic exposures.
• May teach courses/workshops consistent with areas of expertise, specifically biochemistry and bioengineering.
• Contributing to manuscripts for publication in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and developing presentations for scholarly conferences from the research data generated.
• Preparing materials for presentation, providing trainee supervision in lab research, and reviewing trainee performance.
• Serving on research committees, serving as a peer referee for academic journals, and helping with administrative tasks related to research.
• Advise learners for masters and PhD research projects.
• Conduct own program of research.
• Serve on committees and help with administrative tasks related to teaching and research.

Skills

MPS research

3D bioprinting

Organ-on-a-chip

Animal models

Independent initiative

Education

Doctoral degree in Materials Science or Biochemistry

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) seeks a Research Scientist II to support Dr.

Philip Jordan's lab in the Department of Biochemistry, USU School of Medicine in Bethesda, MD. The role includes directing research, teaching, and coordinating education while advancing organ-on-a-chip technologies. Responsibilities include mentoring students, preparing scholarly publications, and contributing to graduate education compliance.