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GAP Solutions Inc Bioinformatics Scientist (Computational Biochemist) in Bethesda, Maryland
Position Objective: Provide services as a Bioinformatics Scientist (Computational Biochemist) in support of the overall functions of the Structural Bioinformatics Core within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilize computer simulation expertise such as molecular dynamic and monte carlo simulations to solve protein structures’ dynamics and mechanism of protein-protein interaction.
Develop and apply in silico tools to design vaccine and therapeutic products against diverse pathogens, including HIV-1, Influenza, or Malaria.
Develop methods to study vaccine-elicited immune responses, including antibodies’ sequence and structural analysis.
Develop and apply custom-made AI/ML tools to analyze vaccine outcomes.
Serve as expert to identify critical/biological findings of experimental data and collaborate with other scientists.
Utilize High performance computing (HPC) to bring the state-of-the-art techniques such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning to vaccine target protein design.
Co-lead on projects, including (but not limited to) HIV-1 Malaria, Influenza and Lassa) and coordinate with scientists from other organizations or institutions involved in similar or related research projects.
Provide scientific expertise to facilitate protein and vaccine design.
Mentor interns and postbaccalaureate scientists.
Publish the findings and analysis in peer-reviewed journals.
Basic Qualifications:
Ph.D in Computational Biology/Chemistry or a related field and 2-3 years of postdoctoral experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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This position is contingent upon contract award.
Requisition ID: 7212