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Postdoctoral Fellow (Remote-US) - Infectious Disease Epidemiology

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.

HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program (IDCRP) at the Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland. The Postdoctoral Fellow initiates and carries out research projects in collaboration with a research team along a focused line of inquiry and has a manuscript in development. This individual will support clinical research studies on the epidemiology, treatment and/or prevention of acute respiratory infections (ARIs), including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, adenovirus, RSV, and other medically important respiratory pathogens, including emerging or re-emerging epidemics. This involves providing epidemiologic guidance and performing advanced statistical analysis on surveys, cross-sectional studies, case-control studies, cohort studies (e.g., observational, longitudinal cohort) and/or clinical trials, as well as laboratory studies related to ARI among US military personnel and their beneficiaries.

The candidate will be hired as a post-doctoral fellow for a 2-year period and may be eligible for an academic appointment (Instructor) in the USU Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics. The position will be hired through the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF), which provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to IDCRP. 

The Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program (IDCRP) is a collaborative research effort with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Established at USU in 2005, this unique program aims to strengthen infectious disease clinical research in the U.S. military. It brings together a network of clinical scientists at military treatment facilities who are focused on conducting patient-based research on a wide range of infectious diseases relevant to the military and the broader medical communities.

Note: This site requires that the incumbent has lived in the US for three out of the past five years. 

Responsibilities:

• Develops, executes, and supports clinical research projects with mentorship from the ARI Epidemiologist and the Research Area Director and Deputy Director.
• Develops statistical analysis plans; works with databases and programming staff to develop data sets; and conducts analyses for the clinical research projects.
• Prepares and presents research findings at conferences, through publication in peer-reviewed medical journals, and in reports to USU, DoD, sponsors, and others.
• Assists in the preparation of new clinical research protocols and amendments.
• Assists with ARI program direction and management activities.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include participation in required training for role.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree required.
• Minimum of 0-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in the design, conduct, and analysis of epidemiologic (e.g. observational, longitudinal cohort) studies; statistical analysis of longitudinal data; SAS, STATA, or R proficiency required.
• Knowledge of biomedical science and clinical research; prior experience in infectious diseases preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form; ability to make effective presentations.
• Publication in peer-reviewed medical journals preferred. Ideal candidate will have an interest in data visualization.

Work Environment:

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

Compensation 

• The likely salary range for this position is $50,100-$64,000 annually based on a 40-hour work week. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. 
• Final salary will be determined based on market analysis, experience, and education.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

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.

HJF is a 501(c)(3) 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.

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