Postdoctoral Fellow - Pediatrics

• Performs and designs original laboratory research projects consistent with the laboratory mission, including collection and organization of data. Makes detailed observations about experiments.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries, and protocols.
• Formulates experimental hypotheses and designs experimental protocols.
• Plans, conducts and completes investigations under the supervision of the head of the laboratory.
• Maintains clear and accurate laboratory records, inventories and logbooks.
• Performs data entry for research projects and maintains databases.
• Participates in meetings regarding experimental design and development.
• Presents scientific findings in oral and written format; writes technical reports and scientific papers for peer reviewed journals.
• Assists the principal investigator to prepare grants/contracts and proposals.
• Will handle research animals (mice) and run various experiments.
• Assists the principal investigator to provide experimental and technical supervision of one or more technician, graduate student and/or clinical fellows.
• Maintains supplies in the laboratory and keeps the laboratory area clean.
• Ensures systems are in place for efficient planning of lab supplies, records and document management as well as experimental protocols and data, and coordination of good lab practices and lab safety.

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Host Defense in the Department of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Maryland.

Dr. Malloy heads the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases and Host Defense and her research focuses on respiratory mucosal immunity against RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2, as well as, emerging respiratory viral pathogens. Dr. Malloy's research applies small animal models and human model systems using innovated flow cytometric and sequencing technologies to define functional and genetic markers of immune protection. The goal of the research is to develop next generation immunoprophylactic approaches to respiratory viral prevention.

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.