The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Milit...
Location
Bethesda, MD | United States
Job description
Join the HJF Team!
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 Computational Biologist III will serve as a lead analyst for CMPH in the Data Science Division. They will analyze sequencing data generated at our genome center in order identify pathogenic variants, subtypes and genetic signatures associated with specific diseases through bioinformatics and machine learning methods. Sequencing data to analyze will include spatial sequencing, single cell sequencing, whole genome, bulk RNA sequencing. This is an exciting opportunity to be a lead analyst for genomics studies, make primary contributions to genome research publications, and have opportunity for scientific and career growth.
This position will be in support of the Center for Military Precision Health (CMPH) located at Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to CMPH.
Note: This work site requires that Non-US Citizen incumbents have lived in the US three out of the past five years.
Work Environment
Education and Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check
Supervisory Responsibilities
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, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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