WRAIR - Genetics and Parasite Biology Research Fellowship Job at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Silver Spring, MD

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  • Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
  • Silver Spring, MD

Job Description

WRAIR - Genetics and Parasite Biology Research Fellowship

Join to apply for the WRAIR - Genetics and Parasite Biology Research Fellowship role at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.

Organization

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Reference Code

MRDC-WRAIR-2025-0013

How To Apply

Click on Apply at the bottom of the opportunity to start your application.

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is offering a Post Bachelors, Post Masters, or currently pursuing Bachelors or Masters internship at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

What will I be doing?

As the selected candidate, you will participate in research using molecular biology assays and bioinformatic tools to analyze malaria parasite genomes to select genetically diverse strains from different geographic areas to use for controlled human malaria infection (CHMI) to support anti-malaria drugs and vaccines testing. You will engage with internal and external researchers on the culture adaptation and cloning of field malaria parasite strains.

Why should I apply?

You will gain extensive educational experience including hands-on work with malaria parasite cultures at different development stages under cGMP conditions, microsatellite analysis, targeted sequencing, SNP analysis and WGS analysis. You will use software and bioinformatics tools such as DNASTARs Genomics Suite and GeneMapper.

Location

Silver Spring, Maryland

Anticipated start date

The WRAIR is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates determined at selection; applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Appointment Length

This appointment is twelve months, with possibility of renewal. Extensions depend on funding, project assignment, program rules, and participant availability.

What are the provisions?

Participants will receive a stipend determined by WRAIR. Other benefits may include:

  • Health Insurance Supplement (participants may purchase health insurance through ORISE)
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Training and Travel Allowance


Qualifications

The qualified candidate will be currently pursuing or have earned a bachelors or masters degree. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date. Preferred disciplines include Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Microbiology, or Cell Biology. Related disciplines will be considered.

Highly competitive applicants will have education and/or experience in one or more of the following:

  • Knowledge of basic laboratory skills (sterile technique is a plus)
  • Good documentation abilities
  • Desire to learn
  • Organized with attention to detail



Application Requirements

A complete application consists of:

  • Zintellect Profile
  • Educational and Employment History
  • Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)
  • Resume (PDF)
  • Transcripts/Academic Records - unofficial transcript acceptable
  • One Recommendation


Questions: ARMY-MRMC@orise.orau.gov. Please list reference code MRDC-WRAIR-2025-0013R in the subject line. Do not send materials to email. Apply via the bottom Apply button.

Point of Contact

Kimberly

Eligibility Requirements
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
  • Degree: Bachelors or Masters within the last 60 months or currently pursuing
  • Discipline(s): Life Health and Medical Sciences (Bioinformatics, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Genetics including Genome Sciences, Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Microbiology)



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Job Tags

Internship, Immediate start, Relocation package,

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