Postdoctoral Fellow - Enteric Diseases Division

• Actively contributes to the discovery and development of prophylactic products targeting military relevant enteric bacterial pathogens.
• Develops and trouble-shoots the production, purification, and characterization of native or recombinant antigens from Campylobacter jejuni, pathogenic E. coli, or other enteric bacteria and executes in vitro biochemical assays for functional analysis of prophylactic products.
• Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development. Formulates hypotheses and designs detailed experimental protocols.
• Performs specialized laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which include cloning, expression, purification, and characterization of enteric proteins, evaluation of functionality of anti-diarrheal prophylactics and countermeasures.
• Collects and handles samples and keeps detailed records of experiments. Maintains clear and accurate laboratory records, inventories and logbooks. Analyzes and interprets data. Performs data entry for research projects and maintains databases.
• Works in a multidisciplinary team and interacts and communicates with colleagues and collaborators. Coordinates with other technical and professional staff.
• Writes technical reports, summaries, and protocols.
• Assists with the preparation and presentation of data for the NMRDC team, as well as for key collaborators, scientific conferences, and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Coordinates and contributes to new grant and funding applications.
• May train and supervise technical staff.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance at and participation in required training for role.

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to be responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team supporting pre-clinical research and development of immunoprophylactics for the military.

The position is immediately available for a highly motivated, team-oriented candidate to work directly with the highly collaborative Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Branch of the Enteric Diseases Division within the Military Relevant Bacterial Diseases Department, headed by Dr. Frédéric Poly, at the Navy Medicine Research and Development Command. The incumbent will work with a team in the field of enteric diseases to develop and evaluate diarrheal immunoprophylactic and countermeasures against military-relevant enteric pathogens, including pathogenic E. coli and Campylobacter jejuni.

Specifically, the incumbent will conduct research in the fields of biochemistry and microbiology with a focus on protein purification, bacterial genome engineering, and development and characterization of immunoprophylactic products. Incumbent will work closely with the principal investigators and other scientific and technical staff and will be responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in partnership with a diverse research team.

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.