RAP opportunity at U.S. Army Medical Research & Materiel Command AMRMC
Project Implementation Team - Emerging virus animal model development and countermeasure testing and evaluation
Location
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, US Army Medical Research Insti Infec Diseases
| opportunity |
location |
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| 97.20.00.C0810 |
Fort Detrick, MD 217025011 |
Advisers
| name |
email |
phone |
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| Sara Christine Johnston |
sara.c.johnston2.civ@health.mil |
301-619-4695 |
Description
1. A research opportunity is available for individuals interested in working on programs to both develop and characterize animal models, and perform countermeasure (vaccine and therapeutic) testing and evaluation for BSL-3 (Orthopoxviruses) and BSL-4 (Filoviruses, Henipaviruses) viruses. The research will focus on pathogenesis of the disease, mechanisms of action of therapeutics, and vaccine correlates of immunity. The candidate would be involved in all activities associated with a project in a containment laboratory, including animal manipulations, assay development, bench work and study documentation.
2. Relevant References
“Detailed analysis of the pathologic hallmarks of Nipah virus (Malaysia) disease in the African green monkey infected by the intratracheal route” PLoS One. PLoS One 10:e0117817.
“Delayed Disease in Cynomolgus Macaques Exposed to Ebola Virus by an Intranasal Route” Front. Immunol. 12:709772. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.709772
“A SARS-CoV-2 Spike Ferritin Nanoparticle Vaccine Is Protective and Promotes a Strong Immunological Response in the Cynomolgus Macaque Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Model” Vaccines. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10050717
key words
virus; animal; vaccine; therapeutic; filovirus; henipavirus; orthopoxvirus; primate; rodent; model
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and non-U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral and Senior applicants
Stipend
| Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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| $73,000.00 |
$3,000.00 |
$3,000 Supplement per year of participation in DTRA CBD-supported NRC tenure at USAMRIID
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Experience Supplement:
Postdoctoral and Senior Associates will receive an appropriately higher stipend based on the number of years of experience past their PhD.
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