What are the responsibilities and job description for the WRAIR Adjuvant and Preclinical Research Fellowship position at U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)?
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), DoD's premier research enterprise for infectious diseases, brain health, and performance optimization, is offering a post-bachelor's level research fellowship.
What will I be doing?
As the selected applicant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers focused on determining the presence of antibodies in preclinical samples and/or from human clinical trials using a variety of biochemical and immunological methods to include surface plasmon resonance, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), flow cytometry, Western blots, and Meso Scale Discovery (MSD).
Why should I apply?
Under the guidance of a mentor, you will learn about and gain experience in innovative scientific research aimed at addressing significant gaps in military medicine. As such, this fellowship provides you the opportunity to learn:
- General laboratory techniques including preparing buffers and reagents for experiments, tissue culture, purification of proteins, virus growth and purification, ELISA, cytokine/chemokine assays.
- Techniques for preparing and characterizing adjuvant and vaccine formulations.
- Data collection, data analysis, preparation of graphs and/or tables, and statistical analysis of the data.
- Documenting experiments and results in a clear, detailed, and accurate way.
- Developing scientific writing skills and presenting results at laboratory meetings.
Where will I be located?
Silver Spring, Maryland
What is the anticipated start date?
WRAIR is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.
What is the appointment length?
This is a twelve-month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.
What are the provisions?
- Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
- Training and Travel Allowance
About WRAIR
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army requirements. WRAIR conducts basic science, applied science, and animal and human subjects research to deliver lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the Warfighter. Areas of focus include tropical infectious diseases and HIV, medical care on the battlefield and post-traumatic stress disorders. For more information about the WRAIR, please visit www.wrair.army.mil.
About ORISE
This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.