Join the HJF Team!
ThisPostdoctoral Fellowposition in the School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (Bethesda, Maryland) will be responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team, under the direction ofDr. Regina Armstrong, Chair of the. The person selected for this position will conduct research in experimental models and human postmortem brain tissues to screen therapies to promote regeneration and plasticity to protect against neurodegeneration and chronic symptoms associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and related clinical conditions.
This position will be located in the School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Theresearch team values a collaborative environment that supports diverse team members conducting multi-disciplinary research. We are examining mechanisms of neuroregeneration and neurodegeneration to identify therapeutic targets for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and evaluating candidate therapeutics for repurposing to TBI as a new clinical indication. Strong applicants will be able to bring expertise in state-of-the-science techniques and neuroscience research experience to complement our ongoing transcriptomic, neuropathological, biochemical, behavioral and neuroimaging approaches in experimental models of TBI and human postmortem brain tissues.
The position is with the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF). HJF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
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Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
HJF administers innovative medical research, supports education and training, and facilitates collaborations between the military and private medical communities. We provide comprehensive management and scientific services for more than 1,000 basic, clinical and applied research projects conducted around the globe. We also support continuing medical education programs for more than 160 military medical research and treatment facilities, and military medical organizations.