Postdoctoral Fellow

About the Position The Post-Doctoral Fellow I provides assistance to the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, and Research Staff. S/he ensures enrollment numbers are successfully met, when applicable, and protocol adherence, monitoring visits, overseeing regulatory and administrative details, data management assistance and project close-out support is provided.

About the Project Every year, malaria afflicts over 200 million individuals globally and causes more than half a million deaths, primarily among young children. In response to mounting parasite resistance to standard antimalarial therapeutics, developing next-generation vaccines is imperative. This research utilizes a pathogen-agnostic messenger RNA (mRNA) platform technology to deliver versatile anti-infection solutions, using malaria as a benchmark disease model.

The primary objective is to evaluate the immunological efficacy and protective durability of vaccine constructs directed against early-stage infection, thereby establishing a modular, rapid-response paradigm capable of rapid adaptation to other infectious threats. Salary Range $72,000 - $82,000. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Qualifications

PhD or MD required Experience with molecular engineering Experience with mRNA IVT and purification processes Proficiency in maintaining mammalian cell cultures under sterile conditions 1-2 years medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of Defense Knowledge of military system, preferred.

Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software Responsibilities Collaborate and assist the Principle Investigator, Co-Investigators and research team in the performance the research study Contribute to the drafting and submitting of abstracts, manuscripts and reports for dissemination Prepare progress reports on research as required Analyze and write-up data Present complex information effectively to a range of audiences Provide data management assistance Provide project close-out support