Associate Research Scientist (PREP0004151)

Description

PREP Research Associate

 

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research. 

 

Research Title:

Viral Measurement Tools and Reference Materials

 

The work will entail:  

The Material Measurement Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking qualified persons (U.S. Citizens preferred) to contribute to cutting-edge research projects aimed at developing viral measurement tools and reference materials in service of expanding the NIST portfolio of microbial measurement assurance to better serve stakeholder. A successful applicant will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team working with cutting-edge technologies in the NIST Complex Microbial Systems Group. They will contribute to a growing program supporting technology development in the areas of biosurveillance and microbiome.

 

U.S. Citizen Preferred

 

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for maintaining (onboarding, culturing, characterizing) a portfolio of diverse viruses (up to BSL-2) to meet varied stakeholder needs 

• Perform viral and eukaryotic cell culture, plaque assays, optimization and develop of viral culture protocols

• Consult and work with stakeholders in the microbiome and pathogen detection communities

• Keep accurate and organized electronic records

• Present results of the work in the form of reports, manuscripts, oral presentations

 

Qualifications

·       Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology, Virology, Microbiology or a related field.

·       A minimum of 5 years of relevant laboratory experience.

·       Experience measuring cytopathic effect using plaque assays.

·       Experience developing viral infectivity assays.

·       Experience measuring the infectivity of non-cytopathic viruses.

 

·       Strong oral and written communication skills.

 

 

 

Application Instructions

Please upload the following with your application:

 

·       CV/Resume

*Please limit C.V to 3 pages only and ONLY include a valid email address for your contact info. Your resume will not be considered if the following information is included on your CV/resume.

·       Self portraits

·       Phone number

·       Home address/Country

·       Citizenship status

·       Languages spoken

·       Sex/Gender

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Privacy Act Statement

Authority:  15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)

Purpose:  The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the  Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor’s degree holders, graduate students, master’s degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.  

PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.

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