Postdoctoral Fellow

The Geneva Foundation • Silver Spring, MD

5h

About The Position

The Post-Doctoral Fellow I assists the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, and Research Staff with research studies, including enrollment targets when applicable, protocol adherence, monitoring visits, regulatory and administrative details, data management, and project close-out.

The project addresses the global burden of malaria and the growing resistance of parasites to standard antimalarial treatments. It uses a pathogen-agnostic messenger RNA (mRNA) platform to develop adaptable anti-infection solutions, with malaria as a benchmark disease model. The research evaluates the immunological efficacy and protective durability of vaccine constructs targeting early-stage infection, with the goal of establishing a modular, rapid-response approach adaptable to other infectious threats.

The salary range is $72,000–$82,000. Salary is determined based on factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

• PhD or MD.
• Experience with molecular engineering.
• Experience with mRNA in vitro transcription (IVT) and purification processes.
• Proficiency maintaining mammalian cell cultures under sterile conditions.
• Competence in oral and written communication.
• Organization, attention to detail, and a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and interact with employees, clients, and sponsors at all levels.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with strict deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Intermediate-level computer skills, including Excel and other Microsoft Office software.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of medical research project management experience is strongly desired, preferably with the Department of Defense.
• Knowledge of the military system.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and assist the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, and research team in performing the research study.
• Contribute to drafting and submitting abstracts, manuscripts, and reports for dissemination.
• Prepare research progress reports as required.
• Analyze data and write up results.
• Present complex information effectively to a range of audiences.
• Provide data management assistance.
• Provide project close-out support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree