Scientist I – Immuno-Oncology & Microtumor Systems

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Bethesda (MD); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine seeks a Scientist I to develop and conduct research projects focused on Immune-Integrated Microtumors to Assess Immunotherapeutic Efficacy.

The role advances next-generation microtumor systems that capture complex tumor-immune environments while addressing limitations of conventional organoids. Based at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, this position applies cutting-edge engineering and

Aufgaben

• Develop and conduct research on microtumor models to assess immunotherapeutic efficacy.
• Investigate engineering and immunology approaches to model interventions such as CAR T cells and checkpoint blockades in hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.

Jobbeschreibung

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a highly motivated Scientist I to develop and conduct research projects for the Immune-Integrated Microtumors to Assess Immunotherapeutic Efficacy project. This role focuses on building next-generation microtumor systems that faithfully capture complex tumor-immune microenvironments, overcoming the limitations of conventional organoids. The Scientist I will investigate the feasibility of applying cutting-edge engineering and immunological concepts to model therapeutic interventions (such as CAR T cells and checkpoint blockades) in both hematologic malignancies and solid tumors (including endometrial cancer).

This position will be in support of the John P. Murtha Cancer Center located at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland. This position will support Dr. Geeta Upadhyay, Scientific Director of the Clinical Breast Care Project (CBCP) at the CBCP labs at the Uniformed Services University Health Sciences (USUHS) campus 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD.

The Murtha Cancer Center is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoW Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.

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.