Postdoctoral Fellow
3 weeks ago
Responsibilities
- Providing technical expertise in the areas of immunology and preclinical mouse studies.
- Leads and performs enteric infection challenge studies in mice.
- Performs cellular and humoral immunology assays to characterize responses to vaccination, infection and product treatment in animal and human specimens to include ELISA, ELISPOT and T cell and B cell multiparametric flow cytometry.
- Develops new technologies and protocols. Demonstrates expertise and applies independent judgement and expert knowledge in performing pre-clinical and clinical studies. Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Plan, processes and interprets experimental data. Formulates experimental hypotheses and designs experimental protocols. Analyzes and interprets data.
- Collects and handles samples. Makes scientific observations, maintains detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensures documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. Maintains clear and accurate laboratory records, inventories and logbooks. Performs data entry for research projects and maintains databases.
- Interacts and communicates with colleagues and collaborators. Coordinates with other technical and professional staff.
- Assists with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals. Writes technical reports, summaries and protocols.
- Coordinates and contributes to new grant and funding applications.
- May train and supervise technical staff.
- 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.
- Knowledge of appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Knowledge of applicable complex scientific procedures and techniques.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures.
- Ability to work independently and may supervise others.
QualificationsWork Environment
- This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.
- Doctoral degree
- Minimum of 0-5 years experience required.
About Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine:
HJF is a 501(c)(3) 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.
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