Job Opportunity: USAMRIID Human Pathogenic Virus Medical Countermeasure Development Fellowship
Description
The Department of Defense (DoD) is offering a post-doctoral fellowship at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command – Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRDC MRIID).
What will I be doing?
As an ORISE participant, you will participate in investigations leading to an understanding of mechanisms of replication, antigenic structures, correlates of protection, and virulence properties of highly pathogenic human viruses, particularly members of the Bunyavirales order. The overarching goal is to prevent or treat severe disease caused by these pathogens. Current efforts include (1) developing immunotherapeutics targeting viruses (2) identifying immune (innate and adaptive) components necessary for host-control of viral infection (2) understanding virus-induced innate immune responses as potential drivers of pathogenesis caused by hemorrhagic fever viruses (3) identifying virus and host factors important for virulence. BSL2, BSL3, and BSL4 containment laboratories are used as required to conduct these studies.
Why should I apply?
Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands-on experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. Along the way, you will engage in activities and research in several areas. These include but are not limited to:
- Gaining knowledge and experience in research areas including virology, immunology, pathology, and molecular biology.
- Learning from experienced scientists
- Acquiring advanced skills in study design, wet/dry laboratory work, data analysis, interpretation of results, and presentation of research discoveries.
Qualifications
The qualified candidate will have a doctoral degree in immunology, and/or virology and/or microbiology. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.
Highly competitive applicants will have laboratory experience in immunology and virology, and experience in BSL3 or BSL4.
The researcher will conduct research that requires the individual to obtain and hold Biological Personnel Reliability Program (BPRP) enrollment pursuant to the requirements of the Army Biological Surety Program. Individuals must maintain a current certification of enrollment in the BPRP as a condition of eligibility for continued participation. The BPRP is a suitability and reliability program operated by the agency and requires the participant to submit to and satisfactorily complete suitability and reliability screening and analysis. The participant must maintain the standards prescribed for the Army Biological Surety Program. As a condition of participation, participants in this appointment must also be approved by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice for access.
Application Requirements
A complete application consists of:
- Zintellect Profile
- Educational and Employment History
- Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
- Resume (PDF)
- Transcripts/Academic Records – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.
- One Recommendation. Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed until one recommendation is submitted. We encourage you to contact your recommender as soon as you start your application to ensure they are able to complete the recommendation form and to let them know to expect a message from Zintellect. Recommender will be asked to rate your scientific capabilities, personal characteristics, and describe how they know you. You can always log back in to your Zintellect account and check the status of your application.
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