The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow II to support the Enteric Diseases Group in the Department of Preventative Medicine and Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to USU. Responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with Drs. David Tribble and Mark Riddle.
Responsibilities:
1. Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development.
2. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.
3. Uses appropriate software packages to analyze whole genome sequencing, functional gene array, and proteome array data from high throughput technologies.
4. Collects and handles data and keeps detailed records of experiments.
5. Assists with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.
6. Assists with training staff as needed.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of biological network analysis; Proficiency in R, BioPerl, UNIX, and other related languages; Understanding of host:pathogen interactions
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: PhD in computational biology, biostatistics, computational science, microbiology, or related field
Minimum Experience: 2-4 years
Physical Capabilities: Long periods of sitting; intricate work with hands
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Provide guidance to laboratory staff
Work Environment: Office environment; may require working evenings and weekends
HJF is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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