Dear All,
A postdoc position is available in a newly formed Structural Biology Section,
part of the US Military HIV Research Program, WRAIR in Silver Spring, Maryland,
USA.
The position involves the application of structural biology to understanding
viral glycoproteins and the immune response following vaccination or natural
infection.
Interested and qualified individuals can apply through the following official
link at Job ID: 212324 at the Henry M Jackson Foundation careers website:
http://www.hjf.org/careers/open-jobs.
Applicants must be US citizens or have lived in the US for at least 3
consecutive years.
Please feel free to contact me at gjo...@hivresearch.org if you have any
questions.
Best wishes,
Gordon
HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support the Military HIV Research
Program (MHRP) located at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in
Silver Spring, Maryland. The incumbent will be responsible for initiating and
carrying out scientific projects, under the supervision of senior scientists
and in collaboration with other research scientists. The position involves the
characterization of the humoral immune response to HIV-1 infection and HIV-1
vaccines using X-ray crystallography. The incumbent will be responsible for
conducting and publishing research in HIV structural biology. The incumbent
will work within a multidisciplinary environment consisting of military,
government, academic, and international collaborators.
Responsibilities:
Conducts independent research and learns techniques required to conduct the
research.
Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific
research and/or products.
Develops a thorough understanding of the scientific literature relating to the
research topics.
Collects and handles samples and keeps detailed inventory and records of
experiments by maintaining up to date, clear, and accurate laboratory notebooks.
Executes projects related to biochemical and structural characterization of
antibodies, vaccine candidates and their complexes.
Analyzes experimental data, applying relevant statistical and bioinformatic
models.
Presents data at scientific meetings and publishes original research in
peer-reviewed journals.
Assists with training laboratory staff and collaborates with labs within and
outside of MHRP.
Follows all MHRP and WRAIR safety procedures and completes required training in
a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: PhD in structural biology or related
area with significant experience in X-ray protein crystallography. Knowledge of
appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data. Experience
and proficiency in protein purification, protein characterization, X-ray
crystallography including up-to-date knowledge of relevant programs including
CCP4, and Phenix packages. Experience with project planning, implementation,
and data analysis. Experience in presenting at scientific meetings and writing
manuscripts for scientific journals. Practical knowledge of electron
microscopy, molecular modelling or structure-based mutagenesis and design is an
advantage.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Ph.D. in structural biology, molecular
biology, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry or related discipline.
Minimum Experience: 0-2 years of postdoctoral experience
Physical Capabilities: Long periods of standing and sitting; intricate work
with hands; carrying of light and moderately heavy laboratory equipment. Job
performance requires movement around and between several laboratories, and long
periods of sitting at laboratory bench. Fine motor coordination in manipulation
of laboratory materials is essential.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: May provide guidance to laboratory staff.
Work Environment: Laboratory environment; may require working evenings and
weekends. The incumbent will be expected to practice safe handling of
hazardous chemicals. This laboratory is densely populated and requires good
interpersonal skills for effective job performance. This position requires
working and occasional travel to US synchrotron facilities. This Postdoctoral
Fellow will support the US Military HIV Research Program, located at The Walter
Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, MD.
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.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums,
require the prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.
M. Gordon Joyce, Ph.D.
Chief, Structural Biology Section
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.
(HJF)
US Military HIV Research Program (MHRP)
Walter
