Postdoctoral Fellow; Remote-US - Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Postdoctoral Fellow (Remote-US) – Infectious Disease Epidemiology

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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.

Note:

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

• Develop, execute, and support clinical research projects with mentorship from the ARI Epidemiologist and the Research Area Director and Deputy Director.
• Develop statistical analysis plans; work with databases and programming staff to develop data sets; and conduct analyses for the clinical research projects.
• Prepare and present research findings at conferences, through publication in peer‑reviewed medical journals, and in reports to USU, DoD, sponsors, and others.
• Assist in the preparation of new clinical research protocols and amendments.
• Assist 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 the role.

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

• 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.

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

• 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,…