Postdoctoral Fellow

Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to be responsible for research and/or development in collaboration with others. The incumbent will conduct research on the project and provide laboratory and research support to other laboratory personnel; meet regularly with Principal Investigator to discuss research and related assignments, which may include attending meetings, conducting literature searches, designing experiments and conducting independent research, generating and analyzing data, operating laboratory equipment, drafting, editing and reviewing manuscripts and other reports, and providing teaching assistance. This position will be in support of the Department of Pharmacology at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI).

The particular research program includes analysis of the role of nucleic acid sensing pathways in the immune response to ionizing radiation and radioimmunopathogenesis at the cellular and organismal level. The incumbent will study the activity of pattern-recognition receptor-associated signaling, specifically the cGAS-STING and RIG-I/MDA5-MAVS axes, in response to ionizing radiation and radiation-related gene expression. The scope of work includes gene expression analysis with a particular interest in retroelement expression, analysis of cytokine profiles, intercellular communication, inflammatory and fibrosis markers. Laboratory experiments will be performed with human and murine macrophages, irradiated wild-type and transgenic mice. The effects of pharmacological modulators of specific pathways in response to pro- and anti-inflammatory signals and stress factors, including ionizing radiation will be analyzed. 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.

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.

Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree required.
• Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology are preferred
• Minimum of 0-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data
• Mice experience is highly preferred, must be okay with euthanasia
• Cell culture molecular biology techniques
• Bioinformatics skills preferred
• Ability to follow general instructions.
• Good communication and analytical skills

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $50,100-$64,356. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more. Security Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check. 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.