Post Doctoral Fellow
- Employer
- Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Start date
- Aug 12, 2019
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- Discipline
- Science/R&D, Bioanalytical Services, Biology, Cell Biology, Research, Molecular Biology, Virology
- Required Education
- Doctorate/PHD/MD
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Job Details
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Postdoctoral Fellow will be involved in:
- Production of replication competent recombinant virus encoding multiple class drug resistance.
- Characterization of SNPs in HIV genome in viral fitness and drug sensitivity and pathogenesis.
- Publishing paper(s) and presenting the findings in international or domestic scientific conference(s).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
- No experience required with a Doctorate degree.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- General molecular biology techniques (long RT-PCR, cloning of genes, genomic DNA isolation, construction of expression plasmids), tissue culture (cell lines and primary human cells: T cells and macrophages), DNA, RNA or protein transfection, qRT-PCR, western blotting, Immunol precipitation (pull down) assay, native or recombinant protein isolation using FPLC.
- Handling of replication competent HIV virus and lentivirus, NGS analysis, gel-shift (EMSA) assay.
EXPECTED COMPETENCIES
- Strong background in molecular virology and HIV virology. The ability to challenge and establish new assay system(s).
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) | Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) | Drug Free Workplace (DFW)
Company
A rewarding career with global impact
Whether you’re an expert in your field or just starting out, we have a career opportunity for you. We’re always looking for people to join us in fulfilling the mission of the Frederick National Laboratory: discovery, innovation, and success in the biomedical sciences.
Our team of 2,400+ scientists, technicians, administrators, and support staff work at the forefront of basic, translational, and preclinical science, with a focus on cancer, AIDS, and other infectious diseases.
We collaborate with colleagues across the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and others throughout the National Institutes of Health. We also engage with extramural investigators in academia, government and industry.
Your path to joining our team begins with the desire to work for the only national laboratory dedicated to biomedical research. Our employees share a common desire to help make a difference in cancer research and public health concerns. As you search for a career that fits your education, skills, and abilities, explore the core values that guide us and emphasize work-life balance.
Discover why joining the Frederick National Laboratory team could be the most important career step you take
- Website
- https://frederick.cancer.gov/
- Phone
- 301-846-1000
- Location
-
8560 Progress Drive
Frederick
MD
21701
US
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