Computational Research Scientist - HIV (Remote)

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HJF is seeking a Computational Biologist who designs and executes computational and statistical analysis of transcriptomic and viral sequence data obtained from HIV-1 infection and vaccine studies to advance HIV-1 prevention and therapeutic applications.

This position will be in support of Animal Models & Viral Persistence Section of the Military HIV Research Program. This Section is led by Dr. Diane Bolton, a senior immunologist and virologist within MHRP. Specific research projects will investigate transcriptional signatures of immune responses and infected cells to inform HIV-1 vaccine and therapeutic strategies against viral infections. This includes assessment of virus-specific T cells and their relationship to antibody responses and virus control in the setting of infection and vaccination. Data sets are generated using cutting-edge immunology and flow cytometry measurements and next-generation gene expression modalities.

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.

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• Evaluates, analyzes, and customizes next generation sequence analysis protocols, e.g. HiSeq Analysis Software, Genome Analysis Toolkit (GATK), open source software, for a variety of sequencing applications.
• Develops new RNA-seq, Exome seq, genome analysis pipelines and procedures.
• Conducts data-driven and hypothesis-directed genomics research.
• Assists with the report of experimental results for publication in technical and peer-reviewed journals. Contributes and edits data, text, and figures in program publications.
• Presents research in oral communications at internal meetings and at international scientific conferences.
• Collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members.
• May supervise junior informatics staff.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required trainings for role.

Education and Experience

• Doctoral Degree in Computational Biology or Bioinformatics.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Research experience in computational genomics or biostatistics demonstrated through publications; programming ability in R (or other statistical language).
• Scripting language (Perl, Python, or comparable), and (C/C++, Java or comparable language).
• Experience with next-generation sequencing analysis, i.e. alignment, quality assessment, variant detection, statistical inference.
• Experience with pipeline development and implementation on compute clusters.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and capable of writing abstracts, manuscripts, and reports.
• Understanding of clinical and immunologic data is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $73,800 - $89,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

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.