Post-Baccalaureate Researcher - Center for Prostate Disease Research

at  The Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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The Shafi laboratory at the Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) is seeking a highly motivated Post-Baccalaureate Researcher with strong interest in translational cancer biology research to join a dynamic research team. Current projects focus on nuclear receptor signaling on tumor progression, cancer biology, circadian dysfunction, DNA damage repair, and cell cycle deregulation. Specific projects are aimed at elucidating the role of CBP/p300 to promote lethal cancers by providing first-in-field analysis of tumor associated CBP/p300 and the impact of targeting this dual function molecule in human disease. Additional projects are focused on discerning how circadian factor regulation impacts therapeutic resistance and delineating the role of CRY1 mediating DNA repair.
The Post-Baccalaureate will be responsible for performing research in collaboration with a research team consisting of scientific and clinical investigators. Candidates should have interests in molecular biology and in identifying novel ways to attenuate cancer signaling pathways. Incumbent exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Performs limited analysis and interpretation of results. Career building opportunities include development of scientific presentation, technical research skills, experimental design, and writing skills.
This position will be in support of the Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP) and the Center for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) located at the Rockledge Offices in Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to the MCCRP and CPDR.
About CPDR:
CPDR is an interdisciplinary translational prostate cancer research program of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Department of Surgery and the John P. Murtha Cancer Center Research Program at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Established in 1992 (Public Law 102-172), CPDR’s mission is fulfilled primarily through its three principal programs: (1) the Clinical Translational Research Center; (2) the Basic Science Research Program, and (3) the Multicenter National Prostate Cancer Database to encompass its clinical research work with participating military medical centers.
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Performs duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator including experimental design, ability to analyze data, and interpret results.
• Candidate should have knowledge of relevant molecular & cellular biology skills/techniques, cancer signaling pathways, and cell culture work.
• The laboratory works with large-scale omic data explore cancer networks. Background in cancer cell biology/models, molecular biology, biochemistry, epigenetics, and mouse models is desirable.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques, ability to follow detailed instructions, and meet project deadlines is required.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Good communication and analytical skills.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 0-2 years’ experience required.

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

• Performs research projects, including the collection and organization of data. Follows instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Performs data entry in accurate, timely, and efficient manner. Maintains clear and accurate data collection records and inventories in accordance with Good Clinical and/or Good Laboratory practices.
• Maintains supplies in the laboratory and ensures proper cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with Good Clinical and/or Good Laboratory practices.
• Creates, collects, disseminates, and maintains appropriate study data.
• Assists in the preparation of technical reports, summaries, and protocols. Creates and communicates detailed observations on experiments.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role