Job Opportunity: Investigator, Biomedical Research Institute, Rockville, Maryland, MD
The Biomedical Research Institute (BRI) is an independent nonprofit organization which houses the Schistosomiasis Resource Center and the BRI Biorepository. In the 70 years since its founding, BRI has made seminal contributions to the laboratory maintenance of Schistosoma spp. life cycles; S. mansoni schistosomula ultrastructure, and cryopreservation techniques. BRI has supported schistosomiasis research through the distribution of Schistosoma spp. reagents and molecular products to investigators worldwide.
BRI invites applications for a full-time Investigator position in the area of infectious diseases. Applicants must have a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree, and a research program with currently active federal funding. Successful candidates will demonstrate significant research accomplishment and will be able to grow and sustain an independent research program. Areas of interest include parasitology, virology, and bacteriology. Applicants whose research is dedicated to investigating neglected tropical diseases are especially encouraged to apply.
BRI is committed to supporting scientific research that will benefit communities impacted the greatest by infectious diseases. The current recruitment initiative aims to enhance our contribution to neglected tropical diseases research and builds on BRI’s local collaborations with George Washington University, the National Institutes of Health, and industry partners.
BRI offers generous BSL-2 laboratory space and equipment, an AAALAC-approved animal facility and institutional support. Applicants who are committed to establishing a rigorous and independently funded research program are welcome to apply.
Applications consist of the following items, which should be communicated electronically to
jobs@afbr-bri.org
• Cover letter and curriculum vitae (combined into a single pdf) with funding history
• Statement of future research objectives (2 pages maximum)
• Names & contact information of three individuals who will provide letters of reference
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Job location: 9410 Key West Avenue, Rockville, Maryland USA 20850
For more information, visit the website www.afbr-bri.org