DEVCOM-SC Microorganisms Mitigation and Detection Research

Overview

DEVCOM-SC Microorganisms Mitigation and Detection Research Opportunity — full-time fellowship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) in Natick, MA. The opportunity supports research on storage stability of a novel bacteriophage technology under military-relevant environmental conditions.

• Participate in a research study investigating storage stability of a bacteriophage technology in field-relevant conditions.
• Engage in activities related to sampling, data collection and data analysis over time to track study trends.
• Investigate bacteriophage excipient relationships to a mammalian cell culture host model.
• Research mammalian cell cultures and perform RT-qPCR analyzing potential gene expression changes in the host model after exposure to bacteriophage carried in varying excipients.

Natick, Massachusetts

Exact start dates determined at time of selection. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

Twelve-month research appointment, with the possibility to renew for additional periods. Extensions may depend on funding, project assignment, program rules, and participant availability.

• Stipend: $5,833 – $7,333 per month (full-time participation).
• Health Insurance Supplement:
  Participants may purchase health insurance through ORISE.
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance

Not an employment relationship with DoD or any agency; suitability/background investigation required. Any offer is tentative pending favorable investigation outcomes.

The qualified candidate will have a master’s degree or PhD in microbiology, immunology or related eligible discipline, with degree received within five years of the appointment start date. Highly competitive candidates will have education/experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Extensive knowledge of classical microbiology (culturing, maintaining, sampling BSL-2 microorganisms & bacteriophage overlay assays)
• Culturing, passaging and managing 2D mammalian cell culture techniques
• Rt-qPCR

US citizenship is required.

A complete application consists of:

• Zintellect Profile
• Educational and Employment History
• Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
• Resume (PDF)
• Transcripts/Academic Records – upload a transcript for your current or most recent degree program that meets the disciplinary qualifications of the opportunity
• One Recommendation. Contact your recommender(s) early to ensure they can complete the recommendation form.

Questions: army-rdecomu.gov. Include reference code DEVCOM-SC--R in the subject line. Do not send materials to the email address. Apply via the bottom Apply button on the opportunity listing.

About DEVCOM-SC The U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command - Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC) is at Natick Soldier Systems Center, MA, under the Army’s Futures Command. The center focuses on Soldier-related R&D, testing and evaluation and supports field feeding, life support, protective clothing, airdrop systems, and more. More information com.army.mil.

About ORISE ORISE administers this program through ORAU; participants are affiliated with ORISE for administration. Proof of health insurance is required. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program site.

• U.S. citizenship required
• Master’s or Doctoral degree received within the last 60 months
• Minimum GPA: 3.30
• Disciplines:
  Life Health and Medical Sciences;
  Biology (General);
  Cellular and Molecular Biology;
  Food Sciences and Technology;
  Immunology;
  Microbiology

Stipend: $5,833 – $7,333 monthly. Point of Contact:
Richard.