Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education ยท 1 week ago
Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellowship, Viral Immunology Branch
Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
0+ years expThe Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a Post-Baccalaureate Research Fellowship in the Viral Immunology Branch for recent graduates seeking experience in host-virus interactions and vaccine development. The role involves conducting research in high-containment laboratories and collaborating with various sectors to address global health challenges.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Participate directly in high-containment BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories, utilizing cutting-edge in vitro and in vivo techniques
Engage in projects involving partnerships with government, industry, and academia, contributing to impactful research that addresses global health challenges
Interact with a broad research portfolio that includes therapeutics and vaccine development, pathogen surveillance, and host-virus interactions
Qualification
Required
Completed a bachelor's degree within 24 months of the appointment start date
Strong multitasking abilities
Excellent communication and organization skills
Willingness to learn
Enthusiastic, team-oriented, and passionate about contributing to impactful research
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Bachelor's Degree received within the last 24 month(s)
Discipline(s): Life Health and Medical Sciences (Immunology, Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Microbiology, Virology)
Preferred
Basic laboratory assays (i.e. ELISA, flow cytometry, western blots, cell culture or other molecular and cellular biology methods)
Immunological/virological assays (i.e. neutralization assays, plaque assays, IFAs, real-time PCR, and viral propagation)
Familiarity with in vivo infection models (i.e. mouse, hamster, guinea pigs)
Benefits
Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
Relocation Allowance
Training and Travel Allowance
Company
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is a U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase