Join the HJF Team!
HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) at the Department of Psychiatry, Uniformed Services University (USU). HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to USU in Bethesda, Maryland.
The laboratory is interested in using and developing zebrafish behavioral screening assays to investigate candidate therapeutic agents for the treatment of PTSD. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for initiating and conducting experiments with zebrafish in collaboration with a multidisciplinary project team. This position requires US Citizenship.
The initial appointment for this position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year.
Responsibilities:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of appropriate scientific area (pharmacology, neuroscience, physiology, molecular biology, etc.); ability to analyze and interpret data. Prior experience in zebrafish biology and/or behavioral studies in animal models is preferred.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: PhD in a related scientific discipline
Minimum Experience: 0-2 years
Physical Capabilities: Long periods of standing and sitting; intricate work with hands; carrying of light and moderately heavy laboratory equipment
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: May provide guidance to laboratory staff
Work Environment: Laboratory environment; may involve working with biohazardous materials; may require working evenings and weekends
Background: US Citizenship required. Candidates must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) clearance.
HJF is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.