Senior Scientist (50225)

Frederick, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 200000 - 228000

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Public Health

Job Summary

Description

Position Objective: The Senior Scientist will provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The PI-2 Core has the principal focus of developing and executing an independent research program focused on understanding aspects of infection pathogen replication or pathogenesis to support the mission of the IRF-Frederick and NIAID.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide research services to support animal studies such as assisting the Federal Task leader to manage a team of scientists and technical staff to perform virology research that is focused on high-risk (BSL-3 and/or BSL-4) viral pathogens.
Assist with developing research program that takes advantage of IRF-Frederick resources to increase understanding of the pathogenesis of high consequence pathogens to include the use of animals models.
Effectively work with the other staff members assist the Federal Task Leader with manuscripts to be published in peer-reviewed ideally high impact national and international journals.
Assist the Federal Task Leader with leading and managing an independent virology research group
Design develop and execute cutting edge virology research projects that utilize unique IRF-Frederick resources
Develop collaborations with NIH intramural and extramural researchers
Submit peer-reviewed publications preferably in high impact journals.
Support the NIAID research effort by serving on any appropriate NIH or NIAID committees or workgroups.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of a PhD or similar from an accredited college or university with a focus on virology molecular biology cell biology immunology or a related field
Completion of a post-doctoral fellowship with a focus on virology
Experience managing teams of junior scientists
Strong publication record
Previous recent BSL-4 experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive (>8 years) virology research experience with a focus on Risk Group 3 or 4 viruses preferred
Strong communication skills both oral and written.
Analytic organizational and time management skills.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job email us at . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionPosition Objective: The Senior Scientist will provide services in support of the overall functions of the Office of Chief Scientist - Integrated Research Facility (OCSIRF) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The PI-2 Core has the principal focus of developing...