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Posted 6/28/24
Postdoc Research Fellow
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Dr. Augustin Luna of the NLM/NCI Intramural Research Programs seeks postdoc research fellows interested in applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to cancer precision medicine. There are two open positions: Cancer Computational Biologist and Data Science/NLP/Computational Researcher. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Posted 6/28/24
Data Scientist or Program Specialist
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
NLM has two job opportunities for recent grads! Join our team as a Data Scientist or Program Specialist. Applications will be accepted June 24 through June 28. For more information, and to apply, please go to: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/careers/Careers_For_Recent_Graduates.html
Posted 6/5/24
Emerging Leaders in Data Science Fellowship
NIAID
This fellowship addresses a critical need at NIAID for expertise in data science and ability to apply those skills to the NIAID mission. It aims to establish a cadre of talented data scientists (i.e., expertise in biomedical informatics, computational biology, epidemiology, computer science, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, or related fields) with a keen interest in applying their knowledge and skills to advance NIAID’s research mission. This fellowship is managed by NIAID's Office of Data Science and Emerging Technologies (ODSET).
About the Fellowship
The fellowship is project-oriented; fellows will participate in various data science related projects. This is a one-year fellowship and may be renewable for a second year. Projects will involve collaborations between the ODSET and NIAID intramural and extramural Divisions and Offices. NIAID also encourages fellows to participate in a variety of developmental opportunities during their fellowship to broaden their perspectives on NIAID's research mission and data science needs, strengthen technical competencies, and further develop leadership abilities.
Fellows will receive training and hands-on experience in data analytics, informatics strategies, computational platforms, and software development to study infectious diseases and immune-mediated disorders in NIAID’s intramural and extramural programs. They will receive training at the intersection of disease-oriented and data-intense research efforts.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must have a master’s or doctoral degree earned within the past 5 years or anticipated prior to appointment date.
Degree should be in computer sciences; engineering; physical sciences; or life, health, or medical sciences.
How To Apply
The program is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) that manages the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) and has been established through an interagency agreement between the Department of Energy and NIAID.
Applications Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis and selections made as projects for participation become available.
Posted 6/5/24
Computational Scientist I
Leidos Biomedical Research Inc.
Job ID: req3948
Employee Type: exempt full-time
Division: Clinical Monitoring Research Program
Facility: NIH
Location: NIH Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
The Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.
Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Within Leidos Biomedical Research Inc., operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, the Clinical Monitoring Research Program Directorate (CMRPD) provides high-quality comprehensive and strategic operational support to high-profile domestic and international clinical research initiatives sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and several other institutes within NIH. CMRPD’s ability to provide rapid responses and high-quality solutions, and to recruit and retain experts with a variety of backgrounds, allows the directorate to facilitate strategic support to the growing clinical research portfolios of NCI, NIAID, and other NIH divisions/offices/centers. CMRPD’s support services are aligned with the program’s mission to provide comprehensive clinical trials operations and program/project management services to advance scientific clinical research that complies with applicable regulations and guidelines, maintains data integrity, and protects human subjects. CMRPD services include clinical trials monitoring, regulatory affairs support, clinical safety oversight, protocol navigation/protocol development, and programmatic and project management support to facilitate the conduct of more than 400 Phase I, II, and III domestic and international trials annually. These trials investigate the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, influenza, HIV, infectious diseases and emerging health challenges like Ebola virus and COVID-19, heart, lung, and blood disorders, parasitic infections, and rare and neglected diseases. CMRPD’s collaborative approach to clinical research support and the expertise and dedication of staff to the continuation and success of CMRPD’s mission has contributed to improving the overall standards of public health on a global scale.
The Clinical Monitoring Research Program Directorate (CMRPD) provides essential program/project management expertise to support the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Data Science and Sharing Team (DSST).
The Data Science and Sharing Team (DSST) (http://cmn.nimh.nih.gov/dsst) is responsible for leading and supporting data-intensive scientific projects within the NIMH Intramural Research Program (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/labs-at-nimh/index.shtml) (IRP). The DSST works closely with the Machine Learning Team (http://cmn.nimh.nih.gov/mlt) who develop and apply new analyses to better understand complex brain function and disease.
DSST also works to implement the Office of Science and Technology Policy’s (OSTP’s) (https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/) policy guidance (“Ensuring Free, Immediate, and Equitable Access to Federally Funded Research”, (https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2022/08/25/ostp-issues-guidance-to-make-federally-funded-research-freely-available-without-delay/) to increase public access to federally funded research, foster greater collaboration and innovation, and strengthen public trust.
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with a team of researchers and developers to build and deploy data processing pipelines in collaboration with NIH investigator. NIH High Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster (https://hpc.nih.gov/) resources will be available at your disposal as well as cloud compute infrastructure through the [STRIDES Initiative] (https://datascience.nih.gov/strides). Everything created is open source and freely distributed.
- Works to bolster data science skills within the NIH by teaching courses to scientists on best data practices (e.g. Software and Data Carpentries (https://carpentries.org/), BrainHack Global (https://brainhack.org/global2023/). Must have a dedication to open science concepts.
- Interfaces with specific neuroimaging repositories (e.g., The Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Project, OpenNeuro, UK Biobank, The NIMH Data Archive).
- Implements and contributes to projects throughout the world that are building standards and tools for open and reproducible neuroscience (e.g., OpenMicroscopy (https://www.openmicroscopy.org/), BIDS (http://bids.neuroimaging.io/), Neurodata Without Borders).
- Codes in modern languages currently used in data-intensive, scientific computing (e.g., Python or R) and version control systems like git.
- This position is located in Bethesda, MD. This position is hybrid with 2-3 days on-site, in Bethesda, MD. Flexibility required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Possession of a PhD degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
- No work experience required with a Doctorate degree
- Motivation to develop and research their own ideas
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
- One to two (1-2) years of relevant work experience
- Experience with distributed, high-performance computing tools such as Docker (https://www.docker.com)/ Singularity (https://singularity.lbl.gov) and batch processing systems such as SLURM (http://slurm.schedmd.com/)
- Experience with data management of microscopy and/or medical images
- Experience with front-end development and visualization with JavaScript
- Ability to provide concrete examples of code, ideally checked in to an online repository like Github or BitBucket and any associated publications or pre-prints
Commitment to Diversity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Posted 5/7/24
Biotechnology and Life Science Lab co-director
Thomas Jefferson High School
Job Responsibilities
The Biotechnology and Life Science Lab co-director will mentor students through independent research projects during their senior year. Students develop research proposals during the first quarter, participating in anonymous peer review and revision. The Lab Director provides feedback, mentoring, budget management guidance and support students through data analysis, research papers, and tjSTAR presentations. TheLabDirectorisresponsiblefororderingnecessaryreagentsforeachstudentproject and orders general and specific supplies, manages biohazardous waste, and equipment maintenance. The Lab Director may take students out into the field for sample collection, depending on the project, and facilitate collaborations with outside professionals and institutions. The Lab Director is responsible for lab prep for both elective courses and senior research and working collaboratively with the Co-Lab Director.
Content Knowledge
The Lab Director is also responsible for teaching DNA Science 1 and 2 electives. DNA Science 1 is a prerequisite for acceptance into the Biotechnology and Life Sciences Lab. A successful candidate should have experience in most of the project areas below and be willing to learn new skills as needed, as well as have experience working either in an academic or research setting.
Projects may include but not limited to the following:
- Mammalian tissue culture (eukaryotic cell biology/proliferation assays/gene expression)
- Microbiology (prokaryotic cell biology/biofilm/bacteriophage)
- Molecular biology (DNA/RNA/protein extraction, recombination, detection, gel electrophoresis, etc.),
- Imaging (confocal microscope)
- Next generation sequencing (16S/ITS, etc.)
Skills Desired
Collaborator, Ability to Plan, Multitasking, Manage Research Lab, Facilitate Lab Experiments, Project-Management, Budget Management
Content-related Skills
Micro pipetting * basic microbiology methods (streaking plates, overnight cultures) * micro-Bradford assay* restriction digestion *gel electrophoresis * bacterial transformation * ligation *miniprep *PCR, qPCR * SDS-PAGE* ELISA * CRISPR * Image Analysis*
Interested applicants should email a resume to Yaara Crane, Assistant Principal, at ykcrane@fcps.edu.
Posted 3/27/24
Scientist Position
USGS
The USGS Reston Microbiology Laboratory, within the Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center in Reston, VA, conducts environmental microbiology research aimed at understanding the role of microorganisms in contaminated and pristine ecosystems. We carry out a diverse array of research including projects aimed at understanding (1) microbial degradation of hydrocarbons at crude oil spill sites; (2) biodegradation of PFAS compounds; and (3) ecological responses of microbes to impacts from oil and gas production. In our work, we use methods from microbiology, molecular biology, and biogeochemistry, such as DNA-based sequencing and anaerobic and aerobic cultivation.
We are seeking a highly motivated scientist that is interested in interdisciplinary, environmental microbiology research. Candidates with expertise in environmental microbiology, biogeochemistry, biology, geomicrobiology, or bioremediation would be a good fit. Expertise in DNA extractions, PCR assays, as well as bioinformatics for analysis of 16S rRNA gene amplicon data sets (e.g., mothur and/or QIIME2, R) are required.
Position Details:
- Pay Scale & Grade: GS-11 (full performance level, GS-12); Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: $82,764.00 to $107,590.00 / Per Year
- Location: Reston, Virginia (telework eligible and requires occasional travel)
Key Requirements:
- Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation, and possess a valid state driver's license & safe driving record.
- Combination of a degree and/or experience in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
To Apply:
- Apply online at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/783135100.
- Applications will be accepted starting Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 5, 2024, OR until 50 applications are received.
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted and no extensions.
Posted 3/1/24
Innovation Fellowship
Darpa
A 2-year Fellowship at DARPA for early career scientists, who received their Ph.D. within the last 5 years. Fellows develop and manage the Advanced Research Concepts (ARC), a portfolio of high-impact exploratory efforts to identify breakthrough technologies for the Department of Defense.
Why become an Innovation Fellow?
Drive technological innovation
Fellows have the opportunity to influence the direction of defense research through developing ARC topics, evaluating proposals, making funding decisions, and assessing the impact of further investment on problems of importance to national security.
Engage with prominent scientists
Fellows travel across the country to visit leading researchers at top university, industry, and government labs and learn about the revolutionary research they are conducting.
Strengthen your transferable skills
Fellows work across a broad range of scientific fields and gain a deep understanding of the big-picture scope of the state of the art of science and technology.
Advance your career opportunities
Join an extraordinarily rich, technologically-focused network of DARPA Program Managers, military service members, and scientific and technical experts.
For more information on the Fellowship visit:
https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/darpa- innovation-fellowship
To apply submit CV/resume and cover letter to: fellowship@darpa.mil
Posted 2/26/24
Biostatistician Position
NEI (NIH)
Under this BPA Call, the objective is to provide statistical services and deliverables through performance of a Biostatistician (for Masters level).
Applicants should email Jason Blaine (jblaine@astrixinc.com) with their CV
TASKS/SERVICES:
- Perform statistical analyses, i.e., plan, execute, interpret, troubleshoot, and refine statistical analyses for research projects related to eye disease, using a variety of statistical approaches
- Perform statistical programming using appropriate languages (e.g., R or SAS) and prepare comprehensive reports of study results
- Perform data management, i.e., the acquisition, handling, curation, and secure sharing of diverse datasets
- Perform data cleaning in preparation for analyses, implement appropriate handling of missing data, and perform exploratory data analysis using graphical visualizations and tables
- Consult with and advise clinicians and scientists on the selection of study design, power calculations, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results, for ophthalmic research projects, including clinical trials
- Oversee the work of other staff members or trainees carrying out parts of research projects and assist with their supervision and training
- Assist with the drafting and revision of scientific manuscripts, particularly figures, tables, and text descriptions of statistical methodologies
- Assist with research projects related to machine learning and deep learning applications in ophthalmology
- Assist with bioinformatic analyses for research projects related to metabolomics, genomics, and multi-omics
- Assist with project management, including detailed record-keeping throughout the phases of each research project
- Attend regular research group meetings
- Deliver oral and written progress updates to the Principal Investigator and other clinicians and scientists
DELIVERABLES:
Upon request, the contractor shall provide documentation evidence of any and/or all work products below, including, but not limited to, the following work products and documents related to:
- Results of statistical analyses (including detailed reports)
- Statistical programs, code, and scripts
- Figures, tables, and text
- Slideshow presentations
- Oral project progress updates
- Curated datasets
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER EXPERTISE REQUIRED:
- Masters in Biostatistics or a related discipline
- Experience of working in applied biostatistics
- Proven track record of productivity, judged by peer-reviewed publications
- Ability and experience to perform the tasks described above, including statistical analysis, statistical programming, and data management
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written, in reporting the results of statistical analyses to clinicians and scientists
- Excellent analytical thinking, organizational, time management, and problem solving skills
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
The place of performance is: Room 10D45, Building 10, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892.
This work may also be performed remotely at the discretion of the IC, NEI.
OPERATIONAL HOURS:
Work will be performed 5 days per week Monday-Friday, during normal business hours, excluding Federal holidays.
SAFETY ISSUES:
Work is performed in an office setting. No special safety precautions are required.
GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, BADGE, KEYS AND/OR FACILITIES PROVIDED:
Workspace, computer (including access to high-performance computing), telephone, and other electronic equipment as necessary will be provided.
SECURITY CLEARANCE.
Work under this BPA call is: Unclasified
OTHER DIRECT COSTS (TRAVEL, CONFERENCES, TRAINING, OR VISA PROCESSING):
Travel/Conference, Training, and VISA Processing all Apply
Posted 1/23/24
Postdoc Position
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
A Post-Doctoral Scientist position is available at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) in New Haven, Connecticut. The position is being funded through a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grant focused on testing novel nanocomposites using phosphorus from agricultural wastes, particularly animal bones and manures, on plant health and the phytobiome. Collaborators at the University of Delaware and National Research Council of Italy will develop the materials; the hired Post-Doctoral Scientist will work with CAES staff test the materials in greenhouse and field studies with a broad range of plant species, including an evaluation of impacts on the soil and rhizosphere microbiome. Familiarity with molecular techniques related to soil microbiome characterization (i.e. 16S rRNA gene, metagenomic, and transcriptome sequence analysis) and plant growth under greenhouse and field conditions is needed; experience with extraction/digestion procedures; analytical instrumentation such as ICP-MS, GC-MS/LC-MS; and electron microscopy is desirable. The duration of the position is for 2.25 years, starting as early as 5/1/2024. The starting salary is $55,592/yr. with medical and dental benefits. Interested candidates should submit the following by 2/15/2024: resume/c.v., cover letter summarizing qualifications, graduate transcripts, and the names, address, telephone number, and email addresses of at least 2 references.
Applications can be sent to either: Jason C. White, Ph.D., Director, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06511, tel. 203-974-8440, fax. 203-974-8502, Jason.White@ct.gov or
Blaire Steven, Ph.D., The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, blaire.steven@ct.gov.