Program | Dermatology | ID | 2024-3943 | Category | Scientific/Lab | Position Type | Regular Full-Time | Travel | None | Work Arrangements | 100% on site |
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HJF is seeking a Research Associate II to perform research and/or development in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff. May exercise technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. May provide limited guidance to lower-level Research Associates. This is the second of four levels within the Research Associate series and responsible for research and/or development in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff.
This position will be in support of the Department of Dermatology at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, MD. The Dermatology research faculty advance research through original investigations on campus and through collaborations with leading scientists. This results in earlier diagnoses of life-threatening diseases and better treatments.
Research interests in dermatology span many areas, from skin regeneration and wound healing to melanoma. Researchers at USU make groundbreaking efforts in state-of-the-art and multidisciplinary fields, such as genomics, proteomics, and drug-delivery mechanisms. We are committed to advancing the field of dermatology through clinical expertise, operational input, and research in the Army, Air Force, Navy, and U.S. Public Health Service.
Note: This work site requires that Non-US Citizen incumbents have lived in the US three out of the past five years.
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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Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.