Postdoctoral Fellow - Immunology

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This position will be in support of the Deployment Associated Infections Division, Operationally Relevant Infections Department at the Naval Medical Research Command to provide scientific support to the Immunology Branch. The Immunology Branch evaluates products under development for combating antimicrobial resistant enteric infections. The Branch establishes and utilizes techniques and methodologies, including preclinical enteric animal models to serve as tools, and supports a number of products under clinical evaluation. The Immunology Branch aids in identifying vaccine targets, developing new ways to fight diarrheal diseases caused by bacteria, as well as supports a number of products under clinical evaluation, such as immune prophylactic strategies. As a member of the Deployment Associated Infections Division, the incumbent will work directly under the programmatic and scientific supervision of the principal investigators (Dr. Dilara Islam and Dr. Frederic Poly (Department Head, ORI)) to develop, conduct and manage research projects targeting interventions like vaccines and immunoprophylactic products for the prevention of diarrhea caused by bacterial enteropathogens including Campylobacter jejuni and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC). The candidate will investigate the feasibility of applying a wide variety of immunological and microbiological scientific principles and concepts to products under development.

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.