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.

This position will be in support of Diagnostics and Surveillance Department within the Directorate of DoD Infectious Diseases located at the Naval Medical Research Center, Silver Spring, MD.

HJF is seeking a Research Associate I or II to perform research and/or development in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff. May exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. May provide limited guidance to lower-level Research Associates. 

Our research activities include the study of the immune response to infectious diseases, as well as the development and evaluation of novel vaccines and therapeutics. We also support large scale immunological surveillance studies monitoring exposure and immune response to viral diseases. Our focus is on vector borne viral diseases such as Dengue as well as on respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

We are looking for a motivated individual with an interest in immunology and infectious diseases, who is comfortable working in an interdisciplinary environment as part of a team as well as individually. This position provides an excellent opportunity for learning and growth in fields of infectious disease and immunology.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)