Postdoctoral Fellow (HIV and COVID-19)
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF)
- Location: Bethesda, MD
- Job Number: 7189054
- Posting Date: 3 months ago
Job Description
Join the HJF Team!
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.
HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support the Department of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU, https://www.usuhs.edu/) in Bethesda, Maryland. There is an immediate opportunity to join a research team in the Department of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, to provide the molecular underpinnings of the adaptive immune responses to HIV-1 and SARS-Cov-2 with the ultimate goal of developing new protein/antibody-based therapies and new vaccines. Strong research interests and experience in structural biology/ immunology, including molecular cloning, protein/antibody/envelope glycoprotein expression, protein engineering, X-ray crystallography and/or Cryo-EM are required for this position. Qualified candidates should have a doctorate in structural biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or a closely related field. Candidates at any career stage are invited.
Note: This work site requires that Non-US Citizen incumbents have lived in the US three out of the past five years.
Responsibilities
Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development.
Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.
Performs specialized laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which involves specialized procedures.
Collects and handles samples and keeps detailed records of experiments.
Assists with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data.
Experience in protein engineering and structural biology/immunology, including molecular cloning, protein/antibody/envelope glycoprotein expression and engineering are required.
X-ray crystallography and Cryo-EM experience highly preferred.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Physical Capabilities
Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
Qualifications
Work Environment
This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.
Education and Experience
Doctoral degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology or a closely-related field required.
Minimum of 0-5 years experience required.
Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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.
HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support the Department of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU, https://www.usuhs.edu/) in Bethesda, Maryland. There is an immediate opportunity to join a research team in the Department of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, to provide the molecular underpinnings of the adaptive immune responses to HIV-1 and SARS-Cov-2 with the ultimate goal of developing new protein/antibody-based therapies and new vaccines. Strong research interests and experience in structural biology/ immunology, including molecular cloning, protein/antibody/envelope glycoprotein expression, protein engineering, X-ray crystallography and/or Cryo-EM are required for this position. Qualified candidates should have a doctorate in structural biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or a closely related field. Candidates at any career stage are invited.
Note: This work site requires that Non-US Citizen incumbents have lived in the US three out of the past five years.
Responsibilities
Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development.
Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.
Performs specialized laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which involves specialized procedures.
Collects and handles samples and keeps detailed records of experiments.
Assists with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data.
Experience in protein engineering and structural biology/immunology, including molecular cloning, protein/antibody/envelope glycoprotein expression and engineering are required.
X-ray crystallography and Cryo-EM experience highly preferred.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Physical Capabilities
Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
Qualifications
Work Environment
This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.
Education and Experience
Doctoral degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology or a closely-related field required.
Minimum of 0-5 years experience required.
Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.