Postdoctoral Fellow

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team. 

This position will be in support of Dr. Kathleen Pratt's lab in the Dept of Medicine located at The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU, https://www.usuhs.edu/) in Bethesda, Maryland. Research in this interdisciplinary lab focuses on proteins and mechanisms of hemostasis, including recently launched studies generating and characterizing iPSC-derived platelets engineered to express supraphysiological levels of clotting or fibrinolytic factors, for potential translation as agents for trauma resuscitation. We are seeking candidates with strong research interests in blood coagulation, platelet and endothelial cell biology, and advanced cell imaging projects. 

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.

• Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.
• Perform specialized laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which involves specialized procedures.
• Collect and handles samples and keeps detailed records of experiments. 
• Make scientific observations, maintains detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensures documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards. 
• Maintain clear and accurate laboratory records, inventories and logbooks. Performs data entry for research projects and maintains databases.
• Assist with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree in molecular or cell biology, biophysical chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 0-5 years' experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following for this position: platelet biology, blood coagulation and hemostasis, microfluidics assays, confocal microscopy. 
• Experience with standard cell culture, flow cytometry and biochemical/biophysical methods.
• Cutting-edge gene editing techniques; microfluidics assays to analyze clotting kinetics; confocal and multi-photon microscopy; and various hemostasis-related assays.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public trust clearance.

Physical Capabilities 

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting. 

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $50,000-$70,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

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. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.