MICROBIOLOGIST TO WORK IN VIRAL, BACTERIAL, AND/OR TOXIN THERAPUETICS AND PATHOGENESIS

DUTIES:    An experienced Electron Microscopist is required to plan, conduct, and provide the technical management of the electron microscopy portions of USAMRIID studies and in the interpretation of ultrastructural changes in study materials at the cellular and tissue levels.  Most studies involve research on the pathology of bacterial and viral pathogens and toxins of interest to the military. A successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to provide expertise in the planning and execution of electron microscopy methodologies and the ability to interpret normal and abnormal ultrastructural tissue and cellular changes related to a variety of conditions.  The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong project management skills, and the ability to work cooperatively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment. 

LOCATION OF POSITION:  USAMRIID, Division of Pathology, Fort Detrick, MD  21702-5011

TYPE OF POSITION:  Term Position (Not to Exceed 5 Years, with option to become PERMANENT POSITION)

SALARY:  DB-0403-03, Microbiologist, (salary range is $86,927 to $133,543 annually)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: MD, DVM, PhD, or related degree in the biological sciences (Microbiology, Immunology, Virology or other related specialty) to include 3 or more years of relevant experience in electron microscopy involving animal or human tissues

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years experience as a Post Doctoral Fellow.  
• Familiarity/experience with writing animal use protocols.

The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) is a major subordinate command of the U.S. Army Medical Command. Our vision is to deliver the best medical solutions, for today and tomorrow, to enhance, protect and treat the war fighter for the Nation. To achieve that vision, USAMRMC employs military, civilian, and contractor personnel that are assigned to the headquarters and subordinate units. This position is located at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), which is a subordinate unit of USAMRMC.  USAMRIID is the lead medical research laboratory for the U.S. Biological Defense Research Program. 

Fort Detrick is located within the boundaries of the city of Frederick, Maryland, which offers modern housing, schools, recreation areas, excellent utilities, and access to major metropolitan areas. Situated between Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C., Frederick County, Maryland adjoins Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. For additional information about USAMRIID, Fort Detrick, and USAMRMC, please visit http://www.usamriid.army.mil, http://www.detrick.army.mil, and https://mrmc.amedd.army.mil.  Please apply for this position at:  http://acpol.army.mil/employment/. 

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