WRAIR - Genetics and Parasite Biology Research Fellowship

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Supplement

Relocation Allowance

Training and Travel Allowance

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education offers a Post-Bachelor's or Post-Master's internship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, Maryland. Candidates will engage in research involving molecular biology and bioinformatic tools to analyze malaria parasite genomes. Preferred candidates should have a recent degree in relevant fields such as Molecular Biology or Bioinformatics. This position includes benefits like a stipend, health insurance supplement, and training allowance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree earned within the last five years or currently pursuing.
• Preferred disciplines: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology.
• Sterile technique is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research using molecular biology assays.
• Engage with researchers on culture adaptation of malaria strains.
• Perform analyses using bioinformatics tools.

Skills

Strong laboratory skill set

Good documentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

DNASTAR’s Genomics Suite

GeneMapper

Job description

Job Overview

The Department of Defense (DoD) is offering a Post-Bachelor's or Post-Master's internship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, Maryland for candidates who are currently pursuing or have earned a bachelor's or master's degree.

Responsibilities

As the selected candidate you will:

• Participate in research using molecular biology assays and bioinformatic tools to analyze malaria parasite genomes, selecting genetically diverse strains for controlled human malaria infection (CHMI) studies.
• Engage extensively with internal and external researchers on culture adaptation and cloning of field malaria parasite strains.
• Perform analyses using state-of-the-art software and bioinformatics tools such as DNASTAR’s Genomics Suite and GeneMapper.

Benefits & Provisions

• Stipend determined by WRAIR based on academic standing, discipline, experience, and location.
• Health Insurance Supplement (eligible to purchase through ORISE).
• Relocation Allowance.
• Training and Travel Allowance.

Appointment Length & Start Date

Appointment is twelve months with possibility of renewal; appointments may be extended depending on funding, project assignment, and program rules. The start date will be determined at the time of selection; the position is open to start immediately.

Location

Silver Spring, Maryland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree earned within the last five years or currently pursuing.
• Preferred disciplines: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Cell Biology (related disciplines also considered).
• Strong laboratory skill set including sterile technique is a plus.
• Good documentation skills and a desire to learn.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen only.
• Degree: Bachelor's or Master’s degree received within the last 5 years or currently pursuing.
• Disciplines: Life, Health, and Medical Sciences including Bioinformatics, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Genetics (Genomic Sciences), Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Microbiology.