Position Available

Postdoctoral Fellow

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Bethesda, MD

(posted 3/5/2010)

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support the Health Disparities Program located at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, MD.  HJF provides administrative and management support to USUHS. 

The Uniformed Services University is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. They provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good.
 
USUHS serves the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service and consultation; they are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine and military medical readiness.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development.

2. Investigate the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.

3. Perform specialized laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which will involve specialized procedures such as DNA cloning and sequencing, Southern blotting, molecular analysis of specific RNA transcripts by quantitative RT-PCR or Northern analysis, animal injections, bleedings and immunizations.

4. Collect/handle samples and keep detailed records of experiments.

5. Assist with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.

6. Assist with training laboratory staff as needed.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Knowledge of appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data

Minimum Education/Training Requirements:  PhD in a related scientific discipline

Physical Capabilities:  Long periods of standing and sitting; intricate work with hands; carrying of light and moderately heavy laboratory equipment

Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls:  May provide guidance to laboratory staff

Work Environment:  Laboratory environment; may involve working with biohazardous materials; may require working evenings and weekends

Position No:  1202
FLSA Status:  Nonexempt
Grade:  4
EEO Category/Job Group: B/203

How to Apply:

Please apply on-line at www.hjf.org/careers. Click “Advanced Search” and enter job number 205171 in the Job Opening ID box. OR fax your resume to 240-314-7334. Please specify title and job number on fax.

About HJF:

HJF administers innovative medical research, supports education and training, and facilitates collaborations between the military and private medical communities. We provide comprehensive management and scientific services for more than 1,000 basic, clinical and applied research projects conducted around the globe. We also support continuing medical education programs for more than 160 military medical research and treatment facilities, and military medical organizations.

HJF is a nonprofit medical research organization that provides support services to the military medical community and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. AA/EEO

For a comprehensive list of our benefits, please visit: http://www.hjf.org/careers/benefits.html

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